Rank 2 – Albion Online
Setting: Fantasy | Developer: Sandbox Interactive | Platform: PC, Android, iOS | Release Date: July 17, 2017 | Model: Free2Play with optional subscription
What kind of game is this? Albion Online is a sandbox MMORPG from the German developer Sandbox Interactive. Here, everything revolves around your freedom, crafting, and also PvP. You create your character without being tied to a class or fixed playstyle.
With this, you explore the world from an isometric perspective, which is divided into various instanced areas and cities. There are also plenty of randomly generated dungeons that can be randomly found.
While in the early levels, getting used to the combat system and crafting plays an important role, in the endgame, the PvP aspect is added. Because in the highest areas, there is open PvP and even the possibility to lose your equipment in case of death.
If you prefer a more relaxed pace, you can buy your own island and expand it. Housing is also possible.
How does it stand on Twitch? In the last 30 days, Albion Online had:
- On average 9,916 viewers (Rank 40 of all games)
- 7,139,937 watched hours
- On average 169 active streamers
The launch of the first European server on April 29, 2024, initiated a real player boom for the sandbox MMORPG. More than 350,000 players are currently exploring the fantasy world of Albion. On Steam, the peak of 27,000 simultaneous active users was achieved at one point.
Of course, this also has a positive impact on the Twitch numbers. While Albion Online had fallen out of the top 5 during our last update, the MMORPG is now making a strong comeback at rank 2 on the list.
What’s worth watching? Many streamers entice with Twitch drops, as well as useful tips and tricks to master the various systems and content of the sandbox MMORPG. In addition, Albion Online offers competitive and cooperative group content that can also create a certain thrill for viewers. The 10 best MMORPGs 2024 – Which one is right for me?
