On August 31, a mighty force will be unleashed on the world: Dragonfire. Albion’s next major content update awakens the Dragons of Albion’s ancient past, bringing its most epic battles to date, previously unknown realms to explore, unexpected encounters in the open world, and much more.
To give you a taste of what’s to come, Co-Creative Director Michael Schwahn took the seat for a brand-new Dev Talk.
During the Keeper Uprising, the Ashborn have been constructing strange portals across Albion. These portals lead to a long-forgotten realm: the Ancient Lands.
The Ancient Lands consist of floating islands, connected by further portals.
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The deeper you travel, the more valuable the objectives become. These objectives include:
Within the Ancient Lands, you can also find tradable maps which lead to the Dragon Sanctuary.
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After defeating this boss, you reach the ultimate goal…
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Azaryon, the Fire Dragon brings an epic Dragon fight to Albion for the first time. It is the game’s most ambitious PvE encounter yet, requiring the highest levels of coordination, mastery, and teamwork to overcome it. Should your group manage this, however, there are enormous rewards on offer (more on these below).
Now awakened, Dragons are not staying confined to the Ancient Lands – they’re also attacking Albion itself.
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Dragonfire brings a wealth of new rewards and items to Albion, including rare, highly-coveted Drake Eggs.
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In addition, Dragon Bones and Dragon Wings can be crafted into new Armor items with unique abilities, while the Ancient Lands are home to a previously unknown breed of fish, which can be prepared into a food that increases healing. There are also strange new ingredients in the world, from which a potion can be made to revive your allies.
In addition to all of these, the update brings a brand-new vanity set, Avatar, and Avatar Ring to display to allies and foes alike.
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On August 31, Dragonfire will offer Albion’s most epic encounters yet, as the ancient Dragons are unleashed upon the world. Get ready to explore the Ancient Lands, dive into the Dragon Sanctuary, and face off against Azaryon when the update launches. In the meantime, check out the official update page, and stay tuned for more Dev Talks on these massive new features!