Albion Online is an MMORPG that wants its players to be literally anything. A lot of that has to do with the fact that the game's economy (and in many cases, world) is entirely player-driven and that the game has done away with the typical class restrictions. Over 150,000 people are currently active in Albion Online, but they can expect a server shutdown on July 18th, 2016 as developer Sandbox Interactive preps the game for its Final Beta state beginning on August 1st.
In Albion Online, players can carve out a rewarding place in the world as a hardened fighter, farmer, merchant or master craftsman. Just as a frame of reference, every single weapon and building has been created by players, so that gives you an idea just how much freedom there is in this game.
The Final Beta will bring a new and much larger world that will have three new biomes: a swamp, steppe, and mountains. Each biome will house different resources and unique creatures that can be used by players. The game will also get a brand new reputation system where every player action will have direct consequences.
Here's what else is coming to Albion Online's Final Beta according to the developers:
"Other new features include the new artefact system, which allows powerful fighters and skilled craftsmen to collaborate on artefact weapons themed after a specific faction, with a unique look and special abilities. The enchantment system has also been revamped, and spells can be switched whenever the player needs to change them. In addition, the guild vs guild system, the item system, the destiny board, the spawning of resources, the mission system and the quick travel system have all been reworked."
It's also worth noting that when the Final Beta phase goes live, all accounts will be reset to zero but Founders will be getting the perks from their Founder’s Packs, as well as the gold bought through the website credited to their game account.
