Masters of Albion

Masters of Albion

Early access since Apr 2026

A bold reimagining of the God Game genre from the creator who defined it. Shape a living world as a god - or step into it and experience it through your people. Build, guide and defend your town by day, then survive the night when everything is under threat. There is no single solution. Only yours.

65% positive · 646 reviews
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Evaluation

Masters of Albion launched into Early Access on April 22, 2026, developed and published by 22cans. The game remains in Early Access and is explicitly unfinished, with a full release still ahead. Since launch, the team has maintained a steady stream of updates: Update 1.1 (April 29, 2026), Update 1.2 (May 14, 2026), Update 1.3 (June 8, 2026), Update 1.4 (July 8, 2026), and a major overhaul called "New Beginnings" (version 2.0) on October 1, 2026. That major update reworked core systems including performance, progression, night combat, and world interactions — the developer described it as representing six months of work and providing "a stronger foundation for Masters of Albion moving forward." The most recent communication, Update 2.1 on October 7, 2026 (today's date), is a direct developer statement about the road ahead. The team writes that "there's a huge amount of work still left to do" before full release, and while they don't have a schedule to share, they intend to deliver "much more frequent and regular updates," including larger updates with "more content and feature focused polish." This is a clear, explicit commitment to continued substantial development. The game is actively and visibly in development, with the developer fully engaged, communicating regularly, and having just shipped a landmark update alongside a new patch on the same day as this assessment.
Evidence
Developer states 'there's a huge amount of work still left to do' before full release, commits to more frequent and regular updates, and describes forthcoming 'larger updates with more content and feature focused polish'
news post · Oct 7, 2026 source content planned
high
New Beginnings (version 2.0) shipped as the first major update, reworking core systems; developer confirms the game 'remains in Early Access, and we will continue listening to your feedback and improving the game after this update'
news post · Oct 1, 2026 source content shipped
high

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Details

Developer
Publisher
22cans
Achievements
51
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player

About this game

From the people that brought you Black & White, Fable, and Dungeon Keeper comes Masters of Albion, the god game reborn. 

Feel the power of a god course through your fingertips. Master the lands of Albion, nurture its peoples, conquer its enemies, and defeat the ancient enemy of your forefathers.

Build, destroy, smite, strike, possess, caress, and cause duress in a world that comes alive at your touch.

Old Albion is gone - swept aside by the advance of modern technology.

But magic was never truly lost...

Now sorcery returns, creeping back into the world through ancient means, draining the life from its people and reshaping everything it touches.

The Orken Stone seeks to restore its ancient power and reclaim its throne, poisoning the world, its corruption giving new life to long dead beings, warping the dead into evil incarnate. 

Gifted god-like abilities, you must guide, protect and shape Albion as you see fit, building a world strong enough to withstand the monstrous power of the Orken Stone and its unquenchable thirst for dominance. 

Your actions alone will decide the fate of all Albion!

As a god, you shape every part of Albion's towns.

Design and place buildings wherever you choose.

  • Hire, house, and manage your workforce.

  • Customise structures with paint, use weird designs to make them your own.

  • Combine many building types to create unique, multi-purpose spaces using a flexible building system.

Manage town businesses.

  • Build and staff full production lines.

  • Design and manufacture your own products.

  • Fulfil narrative driven orders.

  • Pursue your own path through the world of commerce.

  • Bring the power of a God to bare on your empire.

No waiting. No timers. No delays.
If you build it, it works – instantly.

Roam freely across the world of Albion.

See everything from above - or step into the lives of your people and experience it from the ground. Take control of heroes, workers, animals and more as you explore in real time.

Complete quests, uncover hidden treasures, and venture into underground caves where danger waits.

Craft weapons and armour to strengthen your heroes, and prepare them for what lies ahead.

From quiet moments to unexpected encounters - whether you’re exploring, fighting, or yes… kicking chickens - Albion is yours to discover.

Take control with the God Hand - and shape Albion however you choose.

  • Build entire towns.

  • Design weapons, armour, clothing and more.

  • Interact directly with the world and everyone in it.

Lift, move, throw or possess the living to take full control of their actions.
Reward your people - or push them to their limits.

Unleash devastating abilities on your enemies.
Strike them down with lightning. Set the world ablaze. Crush threats with whatever comes to hand. Or enjoy the gentle feel of the world around you, a serene haven for a giant hand…

From careful guidance to outright destruction, the choice is always yours.

This is what it means to wield real power.

When night falls, Albion is under threat.

Creatures emerge from corrupted lands, descending on your towns in search of souls.

With the power of a god, you decide how to defend it.

  • Build and arm defensive structures to hold the line.

  • Position heroes where they’re needed most.

  • Raise walls to slow the advance or funnel enemies into carefully planned choke points.

  • Step in directly when the pressure builds.

  • Strike with lightning. Set fire to advancing hordes.

  • Grab whatever is at hand – boulders, barrels, people and more – and turn it against them.

  • Or take control of your heroes and face the threat head-on.

Every night is a test. Every victory comes with its own rewards, where only the greatest of fighters can claim the full spectrum of Combat Cards and boost their god like powers with unique buffs and sensational gifts.

Can you face the challenges of a night in Albion? Will you fall at the first hurdle or unleash the full force of your fury?

Last evaluated Oct 7, 2026
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