Follow Albion Online’s Progress in a New Development Diary Video
Follow the progress of Albion Online, a new class of MMORPG, as it strides towards launch on July 17, 2017. The game developers have strong ties to their fans and have released this newest entry in a series of development videos that keep early adopters informed, as well as help new players orient themselves in the world of Albion. In this latest log, game director Robin Henkys tackles the redesign of the lawless Outlands area, set to roll out with their Hector update on June 7, 2017.
Development Video Summary:
- Feeling that there was not enough action happening in the Outlands, Sandbox has decided to remove both cities and harbors in the area which weren’t providing enough crafted goods for smaller guilds. Instead, a single central hub will be installed, requiring all current players to remove their funds from Outlands banks else risk losing their money.
- A central portal will be set in the middle of Caerleon, used to jump to Outland exits with cooldowns that allow for balanced gameplay. The entrance can lead to anywhere in the Outlands, with no cost, but will bind players to their chosen gate for a period based on the difficulty and location of said door.
- Being tested is a map feature that allows smaller groups to detect bands of 10+ players to allow for more balanced gameplay. Smaller parties don’t have to worry about being overrun by large groups, giving them the option to skirt around to avoid combat.
- Rewards in the Outlands are increasing to make it a more attractive place to go outside of the Royal Continent. Each section has a greater rate of enchanted resources, the highest being located in the higher Outlands.
- Tier 8 resources will only be available in Watchtower territories, which can be raided by outsiders
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About Albion Online
Albion Online is a sandbox MMORPG from Sandbox Interactive, set in the medieval fantasy world of Albion. Whether playing a hardened fighter, a farmer, a merchant or a master craftsman, in the player-driven world almost every single weapon and building are created by the players. Thanks to a “you are what you wear”-system free of typical class restrictions, a skilled archer can instantly become a powerful mage, and the players define their role within the game world. PvE, PvP guild vs. guild battles, every action in the game has a meaning … as well as consequences. PvP battles in the danger zones of the game world are a “winner takes all” affair. Albion Online is the first PC game to enable the same experience on tablets.
About Sandbox Interactive
Sandbox Interactive is an independent development studio founded in January 2012 and is based in Berlin, Germany, currently employing 50 full-time and nine freelance programmers and designers on their cross-platform sandbox MMO Albion Online. Sandbox Interactive follows the mantra that the creation of your world and interaction with other players are paramount to entertainment and that these ideas are truly brought to life in the sandbox genre. With Albion Online, they are making a game with compelling gameplay and the player’s experience squarely in the foreground.
