The smuggler network: alternative trade routes

A central element of the update is the smuggler network, a system of connected marketplaces in the Outlands. Players can buy and sell goods here independently of the official trading centers of the Royal Continent. However, the prices depend on the transportation distance, resulting in new strategic decisions: Is it cheaper to trade locally, or is it worth traveling to a more distant smuggler's den?

New activities with the smuggler faction

Players can join the smuggler faction and increase their reputation through various missions. These include:

• Smugglers' Chests: retrieve stolen goods from raids.
• Captured smugglers: Freeing smugglers from the captivity of the Royal Guards.
• Smuggler coins: This hidden currency allows you to level up in the faction and earn special rewards.

Rewards for loyal smugglers

Players who join the smugglers can earn exclusive rewards:

• Smuggler Prestige Set: A unique clothing set.
• Smuggler Cloak: Reduces the cooldown time for potions.
• Smuggler Ring & Avatar: Status symbols within the faction.

New PvP kill trophies

The update introduces kill trophies that drop randomly when defeating enemies. The more valuable the target, the higher the chance of a trophy. These can be awarded in the Open World or on player islands.

Three new crystal weapons

Rogue Frontier also introduces three new crystal weapons:

• Rotcaller Staff (Cursed Staffs): Creates a cursed figure with deadly mist.
• Skywalker Bow (Bows): Allows you to shoot from the air.
• Force Pulse Bracers (War Gauntlets): Triggers destructive energy pulses.

Further improvements

In addition, the update brings a new bank overview that allows you to view all bank boxes in one place. There is also a new category in the Albion Journal that challenges players to hunt and catalog creatures. Improvements to combat balancing and new dynamic resource sources round off the update.

When will the Rogue Frontier update for Albion Online be released?
The update will be released on February 3rd.

What are the smuggler's caves in Albion Online?
Smugglers' dens are underground bases in the Outlands. They serve as safe havens with banks, repair stations and markets.

How does the smuggler's network work?
It connects various marketplaces in the Outlands, independently of the Royal Marketplaces. Transportation costs vary depending on the distance.

What new activities are there with the smugglers?
Players can retrieve smugglers' chests, free prisoners and increase their rank with smuggler coins.

What rewards are there for the smuggler faction?
Players can receive a prestige clothing set, a smuggler's cloak and exclusive avatars and rings.

What has changed in PvP?
There are now kill trophies that drop and can be issued when other players are defeated.

What new weapons does the update bring?
Three crystal weapons: the Rotcaller Staff, the Skywalker Bow and the Force Pulse Bracers.

Are there any other changes in the update?
Yes, including a new bank overview, hunting challenges in the Albion Journal and various balance adjustments.