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Abyssal Depths
Instanced Content
- The Depths have seen strong engagement from both competitive and casual players [list]
- Over 4 million sessions have already been played[/*]
- Players spent over 100 years of collective playtime in the first few weeks[/*]
- The-< Antiquarian’s Den is working well as a hub for hell-themed PvP content [list]
- Increased population across all modes in Hellgates and Corrupted Dungeons[/*]
- Players appreciate the cohesive feel of the entire hell-themed experience[/*]
-<New Player Experience
- Quality-of-life changes are helping new players settle in more smoothly with: [list]
- Clearer progression paths[/*]
- Better onboarding experience[/*]
What’s Next: Faction Warfare Rework
Planned for release this fall, the next major update will bring a significant rework to Faction Warfare. This core PvP system plays a key role in Albion’s open-world activity, and the team aims to build on its foundation to make it more engaging, accessible, and rewarding.
Faction Warfare’s Role
- Acts as a stepping stone between casual open-world content and high-stakes guild warfare[/*]
- Supports meaningful, repeatable PvP activity across the map[/*]
- Drives regional conflict and player circulation, enriching Albion’s dynamic economy[/*]
-<Current Issues
- The frontline system isn’t consistently bringing opposing groups into conflict[/*]
- Long travel times to conflict zones create friction and missed opportunities [list]
- Many players bypass each other, and fights often fizzle out before others can arrive[/*]
-<Areas of Improvement
- Refocus fighting into clearer hotspots to encourage more frequent and predictable PvP [list]
- This includes reducing travel time and making active zones easier to reach[/*]
- Without requiring guild membership, players should still be able to find allies and jump into the action[/*]
