[img]https://i.imgur.com/JncaQ0Y.jpg[/img] Our fourth major content update, [b]Merlyn[/b], arrives on July 31, bringing a huge number of new features, changes, and improvements to the world of Albion. [h1][b]Faction Warfare[/b][/h1] Open-world warfare comes to the Royal Continent with an all-new [b]Faction Warfare[/b] system. Sign up with one of five factions, then set out into the wilds of Albion to claim outposts, transport valuable goods, and earn exclusive rewards. [list][*][b]Outposts and Trading[/b] - Take down enemy factions' outposts by defeating unique faction bosses with their own strengths, skills, and personalities.[/*] [*][b]Special Faction Rewards[/b] - New faction resources open up alternative crafting recipes, while faction capes and mounts offer exciting new gameplay opportunities.[/*][/list] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcdw7hjwess [h1] [/h1][h1][b]Other Additions and Changes[/b][/h1] [list][*][b]Refining and Crafting Bonuses[/b] - Each of the Royal Cities now has unique bonuses, based on materials that are rarer in that city's biome.[/*] [*][b]Resource Redistribution[/b] - Enchanted resources now appear in greater quantities around the Royal Cities, providing new opportunities for gatherers and transporters.[/*] [*][b]Equipment Overcharge[/b] - Overcharging an item gives it a temporary power boost, at the cost of risking breakage once the overcharge ends.[/*] [*][b]Marketplace UI Improvements[/b] - In addition to a more streamlined UI, players can now view a more accurate average price display and an in-depth sales history.[/*] [*][b]New Dungeon[/b] - The new T5 Group Dungeon, [b]Stoneroot Caverns[/b], pits you against hordes of massive Keepers in a sacred underground cave.[/*] [*][b]New Costumes and Trophies[/b] - New wedding costumes celebrate the first year of Albion Online, and new Laborer Trophies are available for the various gathering nodes.[/*] [*][b]Additional Improvements[/b] - Merlyn also brings balance and skill updates, easier navigation, bugfixes, and much more.[/*][/list] For a more detailed list of everything coming with Merlyn, visit our [b]update page[/b]: https://albiononline.com/en/update/Merlyn