Albion Online's Radiant Wilds launches today
Albion Online, the free-to-play fantasy sandbox MMORPG developed by Sandbox Interactive has today launched its new Radiant Wilds update. The update brings a complete visual overhaul to the game which freshens up Albion’s open world whilst keeping the characteristic style, as well as bringing a number of performance improvements and new features.
With Radiant Wilds, each biome of Albion’s open world has been refreshed with improved lighting, textures, water graphics and biome-specific environmental effects to make the world feel more alive. In response to requests from the core community, extensive work has also happened behind the scenes to introduce technical and performance improvements, and going forward large-scale combat in particular will feel smoother and more stable. All of this comes with no increase to required system specs.
Players will also gain access to a brand new feature called The Armory which will provide suggested builds for different gameplay modes based on real data, making it easier for players to find the build best suited for any activity. The Arena, which currently offers a 5v5 mode, has also added a 1v1 mode for players looking to get accustomed to solo PvP in a non-lethal space.
Beginning on 17 April, Albion Online will also be hosting a creator event called The Crucible II. Full details are available on the website, and the event will see a stacked lineup of content creators ready to rally their community and lead a guild to victory. Guilds will earn points by taking part in in-game activities, and major prizes will be available for the champion and runners up.
Finally, on 21 April Albion Online will also take its first step into the console space when it launches on Xbox Series X|S with cross-platform play, meaning players will be in the same world and the same servers, fully adapted for Xbox.
Radiant Wilds Key Features:
Visual overhaul: To bring Albion up to a new visual standard changes include improved lighting, better colouring and contrast, and new visual textures.
The Armory: A brand-new feature which uses player data to recommend builds for different game modes. It can be accessed directly or via other in-game UIs.
1v1 Arena: A new 1v1 version of the existing 5v5 Arena, allowing players to sign up to battle in a timed, non-lethal arena to get accustomed to PvP without losing gear. The Crystal Arena will also receive a new map.
Enhanced Controller Support: Significant changes to controller support will ensure combat and UI navigation are smoother and more intuitive across all platforms.
Performance improvements: Technical improvements have been added aimed at delivering smoother gameplay, especially during large battles.