With the Lands Awakened update coming in November, players can look forward to a revamped soundtrack as they explore Albion. Senior Audio Designer Marie Havemann gives a glimpse behind the scenes of its production in our latest Dev Talk, introducing new music for combat, cities, Hideouts and more. [previewyoutube=b5-pO8jZ18E;leftthumb][/previewyoutube] Prefer a written summary? Then read on... Its already been five years since the original soundtrack for Albion Online was composed, and since then a good deal of new features have been introduced. To enhance the sonic richness and emotional impact of playing Albion, new music has been recorded with Prague's FILMharmonic Orchestra. This was composed over the last year by Marie along with Albions original composer Jonne Valtonen, and includes new music for:
- Combat and Bosses
- Cities and Starter Towns
- Hideouts
- Tutorial
- Destiny Board
Combat
- A percussive soundtrack seamlessly adapts to changes in threat level
- Features in both PvP and PvE and is adapted to different combat scenarios:
- Hellgates and dungeons include varied music "layers" based on the scenario
- Three different boss themes, depending on mob type and threat level
- These convey a sense of danger and urgency, while emphasizing the players own agency and a sense of fun
City Themes
In line with the stronger sense of regional identity within Albion that the Lands Awakened update brings, each city will have its own theme that reflects the character of the different factions:
- Lymhurst retains its existing city theme, with its proud and playful character
- The down-to-earth, easy-going inhabitants of Martlock have an upbeat theme, reminiscent of a beery celebration after a combat victory
- The music of Bridgewatch reflects its dignity and elegance as well as the energy of a bustling trading city
- The magic and mystery of the swamps come through in Thetfords theme, which emphasizes its peoples wisdom, knowledge and connection to nature
- Deep in the cold, hostile mountains, the people of Fort Sterling are sober, hardy warriors, whose pride in their strength is conveyed through its theme
- Caerleon, the city of outlaws, musically expresses its identity as a devious, dangerous place, yet also with a sense of adventure
The starter towns of Albion also have a new theme to convey their liveliness and the sense of adventure at the beginning of a journey.
Hideout Themes
For the first time, Hideouts have their own musical identity, befitting their status as a players home within the black zones.
- Simple, memorable melodies reinforce the do-it-yourself feeling of Hideouts
- The theme develops as a Hideout grows, reflecting its progression:
- Starts low-key and calm, with a sense of precarious beginnings
- Upgraded Hideouts gain a more orchestral theme reminiscent of a busy tavern
Additional Soundtrack Changes
- New tutorial music which highlights the excitement of first arriving in Albion
- A new Destiny Board theme, reinforcing the mystical, fateful feeling of looking over ones own journey
Albion Online
Sandbox Interactive GmbH
Sandbox Interactive GmbH
2018-05-16
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Key Features
From basic tools and clothes to mighty armors and powerful weapons – nearly every item in the game is crafted by players, in player-constructed buildings, from resources gathered by players. Buy, sell, and trade with other players at local marketplaces all across the world of Albion. Craft rare and powerful items, then sell them to the highest bidder and grow your fortune.
In Albion Online's classless combat system, you are what you wear. The weapons and armor you use define your skills, and switching playstyles is as easy as switching gear. Test out new equipment anytime and change up your weapons, armor, and mounts to suit any situation. Hone your character’s skills by crafting new items, or by simply using your favorite equipment.
From solo to small-group to large-scale battles, you'll need strategy, tactics, and skill to prevail. Test yourself against other adventurers in high-risk, high-reward full-loot fights. Level your combat specializations, create unique builds with complementary skills, and use every tool at your disposal to emerge victorious.
Join a guild and carve out your own piece of Albion in massive open-world battles. Claim territories for access to incredible resources, construct guild halls, and conquer entire cities to levy taxes and grow your wealth. Build a Hideout to give your guild a powerful home base deep in dangerous lands. Lead your guild to victory in the Crystal League, and track your progress against other guilds worldwide on a constantly-updated seasonal leaderboard.
Claim a city plot or private island and make it your own. Grow crops to sell or craft into food, raise your own livestock and mounts, and place crafting stations for other players to use for a fee. Stock your house with custom furniture and trophies, build chests to store your growing collection of loot, and hire laborers to keep everything at your homestead running smoothly.
From small scouting bands to massive bosses, from dungeons to full-blown faction bases, the inhabitants of Albion’s open world await your challenge. Take on six different factions, each with different enemies that require unique strategies. Partake in solo or group Expeditions, or seek out the ultimate thrill by facing demons and other players alike in Hellgates and Corrupted Dungeons.
Explore five beautiful biomes, each with its own challenges. Gather valuable raw materials for crafting, or cast a line into Albion's waters to catch rare and valuable fish. Seek out randomly generated solo and group dungeons and slay powerful foes for valuable loot. Enter the mystical Roads of Avalon to discover ever-changing paths between distant zones, face off against long-dormant foes, and build your own Hideout in this vast and ancient land.
Albion Online is a true cross-platform MMO experience. Whether you prefer Windows, Mac, Linux, or even Android or iOS (mobile currently in beta), one account lets you play on all platforms, with all players on a single shared server. Forge alliances with other players worldwide and take part in massive battles to determine the fate of Albion.
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