Albion Online bets on instanced PvP in the June update

The next major update of Albion Online, entitled Abyssal Depths, will be released on June 30, 2025 and promises significant changes in the dynamics of PvP, introduction of new dungeons, and adjustments to classic content. The developer Sandbox Interactive has already begun to release the first previews of the news, focusing on expanding competitive content and improving the experience for new players.

The main addition of the update is the new type of dungeon, simply called Depths, with an emphasis on instanced PvP encounters. Unlike open zones where PvP can happen unpredictably, these dungeons will allow pairs and trios to directly engage in controlled confrontations. In addition to player confrontations, the content will bring challenging monsters, valuable items, and surprise events that will require planning and teamwork.

Another highlight is the creation of the Antique Lair, a new central content hub that will function as a thematic hub for various activities. It will be integrated into other areas of the game, expanding the diversity of locations and challenges available to both veteran and new players.

The update will also include revisions to Hellgates and Corrupted Dungeons, two pillars of Albion Online's PvP content. Although the full details have not yet been revealed, developers have indicated that there will be loot balancing, adjustments to invasion mechanics, and improvements in the frequency of PvP encounters, aiming to make activities more accessible and competitive.

"We are trying to offer a more predictable environment for players who want to compete, but with enough surprises to maintain the risk and excitement," declared the Sandbox Interactive team in a video published on the game's official channel.

Albion Online, originally released in 2017, is a cross-platform sandbox MMORPG focused on player-driven economy, equipment-based combat, and open-world structure without levels. Since its transition to a free-to-play model, the title has maintained a solid player base and continues to receive regular updates with significant content.

With the premiere approaching, it is expected that Sandbox Interactive will release more videos and technical articles detailing specific changes in balancing, rewards, maps, and structure of the new instances. The community, which is usually very engaged in public testing phases, has already begun to speculate on how the introduction of instanced PvP could impact the balance between guilds and the game's current meta.

All the latest information is available on the official Albion Online website and on the official Sandbox Interactive channel.