The MMORPG Albion Online is one of the games that features “Full Loot PvP.” A graph of player numbers shows that this PvP is well-attended and popular.
So popular is the PvP in Albion: In the isometric MMORPG Albion Online, there are PvP areas where the “Full Loot” rule applies. This means that players drop their items and equipment upon death, which can then be picked up by others.
In this way, it can happen that players permanently lose many valuable items due to their own carelessness or simply bad luck. Nevertheless, the prospect of loss does not deter fans of Albion Online, as it also means they can make significant profits.
Accordingly, many of them spend their time in the PvP areas of Albion. This is evidenced by a graphic posted by the shoutcaster and host of the MMORPG, Robinhoodrs, on his Twitter:
The graphic shows the number of weekly participants in the PvP activities in Albion. It depicts a steadily rising curve that currently has settled at around 115,000 active players per week.
Robin also points out that this number only represents the amount of PvP fans. However, there are also users who engage with other content of Albion and have nothing to do with PvP. The actual player count is therefore higher.
The MMORPG YouTuber TheLazyPeon estimated that Albion has about 60,000 to 120,000 active players daily, a figure that Robin deemed a correct estimate.
“There is a high demand for Full Loot PvP MMOs”
These reactions exist: In the dedicated MMORPG subreddit, the graphic from Albion sparked a lengthy discussion. In nearly 700 comments, users talked about how popular sandbox games with full loot really are.
For fans of Full Loot PvP, the increasing graph from Albion is proof that this type of MMORPG can indeed be successful when the corresponding systems are implemented correctly and well.
For being an isometric top-down game with cartoon graphics, it shows that there is a high demand for Full Loot PvP MMOs. Whether you like it or not. These numbers would be much higher if any major AAA studio had released a somewhat decent game. Even Mortal Online 2 has sold more than 100,000 copies […].
reddit reader MuffinX
- “Albion is not even a PvP game with Full Loot, which makes it enjoyable. There is no camping in newbie areas, it initially presents PvP without risk, […] it has fun PvE and PvPvE content.” – ItWasDumblydore
- “[…] It turns out that people like PvP MMOs when they are implemented correctly. […] People want PvP in MMOs because it is fun to have an explorable world where you never know what might happen next. That, or in an arena format, while still having all the other systems that exist in MMOs. […]” – JoeBambasDayOff
Some PvP fans also note that the lack of PvP pressure, especially in beginner areas, contributes significantly to the popularity of the MMORPG.
Other users in the thread point out that Albion released a free mobile version in 2022. This caused the player numbers to soar drastically.
The users argue that the accessibility of Albion Online as a Free2Play game on mobile devices is responsible for the increase in player numbers. Full Loot PvP would still be just a niche, and most MMORPG fans would be rather averse to it.
The reason is rather that the game is F2P and has low requirements. You can play it for free on your smartphone. There are a bunch of people from low-income countries playing it. […]
reddit user cannabibun
- “There isn’t really much demand for it. Full Loot PvP is a niche market that has been occupied by EVE […] and Lineage or Ultima. […] Albion is steadily pushing into that fantasy section, but only because they focus on accessibility […]” – BastK4T
- “[…] The majority of people hate the system nevertheless. Personally, I’ve never considered a Full Loot PvP game. I can barely tolerate PvP in most MMOs […]” – Thulack
Regardless, Albion currently seems to be doing very well, and the next big updates are already on the horizon, promising more fun for solo players.
The MeinMMO author Mark Sellner has also tried Albion:
Albion Online is the best sandbox MMORPG you’ve never played – Playtest
