Albion Online, has recently been facing significant challenges due to ongoing Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. These attacks have resulted in persistent connectivity issues, causing frustration among the game's dedicated player base.
The issues began on July 8, as reported by the game's developers in a forum post. The post detailed that Albion West was suffering from performance issues due to an ongoing DDoS attack. The developers were quick to respond, deploying initial countermeasures and coordinating with their server host to mitigate the attack.
Despite these efforts, the attacks continued, leading to further disruptions in the game. The developers kept the community updated through their official Twitter account. In one tweet, they informed players that the servers were "taking a hit again," leading to disconnects and issues with the display of Premium/Vanity items.
The team has been working tirelessly to resolve these issues, but the nature of DDoS attacks makes them challenging to prevent entirely. In a subsequent tweet, the developers assured players that the situation was under control for the time being, but they also warned that the attacks could resume at any time.
For now the situation is under control and you should be able to play normally again. As we've seen in the last couple of days though, it might start again at any time, so we will keep monitoring the situation.Thanks for your patience today!
— Albion Online (@albiononline) July 9, 2023
The ongoing attacks have sparked discussions among players in their forums and on Twitter, with some calling for compensation for the disruption, particularly those with premium accounts. The developers have acknowledged these concerns and are exploring ways to compensate players for the inconvenience.
These attacks once again highlight the vulnerability of online gaming platforms to DDoS attacks, which can disrupt service and negatively impact the gaming experience. As Albion Online continues to navigate these challenges, the situation serves as a stark reminder to all MMORPG players that service interruptions by bad actors should be met with understanding.
Hopefully the Sandbox Interactive team will get these issues under control in short order, and normal service will stay uninterrupted for the thousands of players that log in daily.