Albion Online released its Abyssal Depths Patch 1 on July 8, 2025, focusing on tuning recent additions and resolving several gameplay problems. Players will notice longer buff durations and some changes to standing rewards alongside a batch of fixes that tidy up the experience.
The update targets the new Abyssal Depths content introduced earlier, eager to balance how players interact with its mechanics and rewards. Some changes might surprise you, like buffs lasting twice as long and notable tweaks to the PvP environment.
Changes
The Depths Changes
- Gift of Wrath, Dominion, and Cruelty buff durations have been extended from 5 minutes to 10 minutes
- Demonic Ferocity stacks now persist after death and resurrection
Other Changes
- Antiquarian Standing has been adjusted for all features accessible through the Antiquarian’s Den. We aim to keep all features competitive for earning standing, while also preserving the prestige and accomplishment of unlocking higher-level rewards:
- Standing gained through most Hellgate modes and the Depths has been reduced
- Standing gained through Corrupted Dungeons and Lethal 2v2 Hellgates has been increased
- Custom match cancellations are now shown as system messages instead of popups
- Hellgates now have a 10 minute PvP knockdown timer
- Elite mobs in World Boss areas now give 34% less Fame
Fixes
The Depths Fixes
- Fixed issue where Soulgates would not be properly distributed
- Fixed issue where Item Power in the entrance UI could be miscalculated when having trashed items equipped
- Fixed some missing or duplicated tooltips
Quick Learn Fixes
- Fixed issue where Quick Learn would be automatically enabled after maintenance without notifying the player
- Fixed issue where right-clicking Quick Learn toggles would change the setting without updating its visual state in the Destiny Board
Spell Fixes
- Soulspindle Pounce (Soulspinner): Fixed issue where the immunity effect would not be applied
- Fixed issue where certain spells incorrectly delayed auto-attacks
UI Fixes
- Fixed issue where relogging during the Destiny Board tutorial would cause display issues
- Fixed issue where the Destiny Board progress filter in the HUD Tracker would not work
- Fixed issue where the progress counter for the ‘Catch 5 fish’ Albion Journal mission would not update
- [MOBILE] Fixed issue where some spell tooltips appeared larger than intended
Other Fixes
- Fixed issue where Resource Wisps would spawn too often
- Fixed issue where opening the Destiny Board via hotkey when it was hidden in the HUD would cause the game to crash
- Fixed issue where incorrect Might requirements and rewards were set for the Conqueror’s Challenge
- Fixed issue where the Tier 8 Truebolt Hammer could not be listed on the Marketplace
- Various additional graphical, animation, terrain, audio, UI, and localization fixes
Wow, that’s quite a list! Some of these tweaks might change how you approach Abyssal Depths and related activities. Do you think the longer buff durations will shift combat tactics? Or perhaps the standing adjustments will urge trying different Hellgate modes?
