It just sucks playing it. Solo player content is basically non existent and heavily punished, you have fun farming and getting loot? Nah there goes a 10 man group all dedicated to kill you and there goes your entire loot, at 5 in the morning. If you playing in a group it might be fun but as a solo player everything is geared against you.

Garbage game 90% players radar hack.

I’ve been playing Albion Online for several years, and now that I have the opportunity to leave a Steam review, I feel it’s only fair to share my experience. Was it fun? Absolutely. Albion offers a unique sandbox MMO experience that I genuinely enjoyed for a long time. However, after years of playing, I’ve reached a point of burnout.

PvE and PvP:
The gameplay often falls into a familiar loop—finding something interesting to try, investing silver into gear, and heading into the Black Zone, only to be overwhelmed by coordinated groups shortly after. While this risk is central to Albion’s identity, it can become discouraging over time, especially for solo players. Royal Zones remain an option, but they are no longer as rewarding as they once were. With overworld camps replaced by faction camps, most objectives are frequently occupied by large groups, leaving little room for smaller or solo play.

Crafting:
Crafting initially feels rewarding, and on paper the profits make sense, particularly in Royal cities. In reality, markets are often dominated by players or groups who control pricing and margins. The Black Market, while intended as an outlet for crafters, adds significant risk—transporting high-value goods only to be repeatedly ganked makes the experience more stressful than engaging. Even successful deliveries to Caerleon often result in modest returns due to heavily controlled buy orders.

Gathering:
Gathering can be more tiring than enjoyable. In Royal Zones, resources are frequently monopolized by bots operating around the clock. In the Black Zone, even basic gathering activities carry constant danger, making long-term solo gathering difficult and unrewarding.

Despite these frustrations, Albion’s player-driven economy and sandbox design (meta aside) are still among the strongest in the MMO genre. It’s one of the few MMOs that truly clicked with me, and I’ve had many memorable and enjoyable moments over the years.

That said, persistent issues such as lag, bugs, server instability, and the increasingly punishing nature of solo content have diminished my enjoyment. While I still recommend Albion Online—especially for players who enjoy group play or guild-based content—solo-focused players should approach with realistic expectations.

Overall, it’s a great game with a lot to offer, but one that comes with notable caveats.