Albion Online Hits 500k Monthly Users, Looking To Hire New Developers
Albion Online Hits 500k Monthly Users, Looking To Hire New Developers
Over the past couple of months, MMOs have actually seen a considerable spike in player numbers as individuals throughout the globe are required to stay at home in an effort to stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among these MMOs is Sandbox Interactive’s fantasy sandbox MMORPG Albion Online. The studio reported a record-high of over 500,000 players for
the month of April. Certainly, the just recently launched Queen upgrade
might have something to do with it as well.
“Games in general have seen a tremendous surge in popularity over the past months, and Albion Online is no exception – and as unfortunate as the reason behind it may be, we’re grateful for those in our community who have stepped up to support each other, help out new players, raise funds for charity, and make the Albion community even stronger during these uncertain times.”
Due to the unanticipated increase of players, the studio claims that they’re now looking to increase their development group and also they are now hiring for a variety of positions. “For us, as the designers of the game, boosted player numbers mean enhanced responsibility to all our players to make sure the game’s performance remains ideal, and that gameplay stays enjoyable, available, and fresh,” states the studio.
More details about the available positions can be found on the Albion Online official site.
