From Press Release:
Berlin, Germany – 23 July 2026 – Albion Online, the free-to-play fantasy sandbox MMORPG developed by Sandbox Interactive, has announced a major content update, ‘Dragonfire’. First launched in 2017, Albion Online recently received a significant visual overhaul as well as making its console debut on Xbox, and the ‘Dragonfire’ update now unleashes Dragons of the ancient past onto the world of Albion, along with a new realm to explore and new rewards. The update launches on 31 August for PC via Steam and Epic Game Store, Xbox Series S|X, Android and Apple.
‘Dragonfire’ is a major expansion for Albion Online, long-requested by fans who have wanted to see dragons featured in the game. As well as adding the fiery creatures, the Dragonfire update adds new combat opportunities, a new realm, new equipment and a special mount for the most determined players.
About Dragonfire
The story begins with The Ashborn, who have completed their rituals to awaken the Dragons, but players will soon find that one creature rises above the others; Azaryon, the Fire Dragon, who lies deep in a lair that only the toughest will be able to enter. For those who dare, a truly epic PvE battle awaits that requires skill, teamwork and dedication. Elsewhere, dragons will also attack the Royal Continent and the Outlands offering spontaneous encounters for solo adventurers and guilds alike.
The rituals have also opened portals to a previously unknown realm, the Ancient Lands. High above Albion a series of islands float where players will come across Ashborn enemies, powerful Drakes, and valuable treasures with the challenges increasing the deeper they go. Those who make it to the Dragon Sanctuary will find a brand-new raid Dungeon where groups can test themselves against imposing mobs, including the leader of the Ashborn herself.
With new adventures come new rewards, and by harnessing the Dragons there are strange, new items on offer such as Dragon Armor, crafted from their bones and wings which give players powerful new abilities on the battlefield. The most valuable item of all however, is the Drake Egg, obtained by defeating Azaryon, which can be nurtured and grown into a player’s own Fire Drake mount.
“Dragonfire is a game-changing update that has been long requested by our community,” said Game Director, Moritz Bokelmann. “We can’t wait for players to face the new challenges, including the toughest PvE battle to date, and explore a whole new realm in the skies above Albion from 31 August.”
A full overview of the update is available on the official update page, and you can keep up to date with Albion Online on its website, X, YouTube, Discord, Facebook, and Twitch. Players can download the game for free on Microsoft Store, Steam, Epic Game Store, Apple App Store and Google Play.
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About Albion Online
Albion Online is a sandbox MMORPG set in the medieval fantasy world of Albion. From its humble beginnings as an independently developed, old-school MMO, it has risen to become one of the world’s foremost sandbox MMORPGs, played by hundreds of thousands of players around the world. Whether you prefer to play as a hardened fighter, a farmer, a merchant or a master craftsman, in Albion’s player-driven world, everyone has a place. A “you are what you wear” system free from typical class restrictions lets players define their own roles within the game world. Each item crafted, enemy slain, and territory conquered has effects and consequences – because in the world of Albion, everyone matters.About Sandbox Interactive GmbH
Sandbox Interactive is a game development studio in Berlin, Germany that develops and operates the cross-platform sandbox MMO Albion Online. Founded in 2012 with a core team of just three people, the studio has since expanded to over 90 employees. Sandbox Interactive follows the belief that the creation of your own world and interaction with other players are paramount to entertainment – and that these ideas are truly brought to life in the sandbox genre. With Albion Online, the studio has created a game that places compelling gameplay and the player experience squarely in the foreground.
