Catch the Mid-Season Action Live on AlbionTV

The first half of Season 33 has been anything but predictable. One server has seen a years-long power finally collapse, another has been consumed by one of its biggest wars in recent memory, while a third has produced a surprisingly one-sided race.

Let's take a look at the state of each server as the mid-season Invasion Day arrives and double scoring begins:

• Albion Europe: Season 33 in Europe has revolved around a single conflict. Since the off-season, the *OMW* and *BAIZ* coalitions have fought almost without pause for control of the Outlands. The numbers alone tell the story: more than 69,000 kills, over 210 billion Silver worth of equipment destroyed, and more than 6,300 players involved in the fighting so far.

Throughout the off-season, *Iron Dome *led *BAIZ* in establishing footholds while attempting to break *OMW*'s defensive network. Although key Hideouts survived repeated assaults, *BAIZ* steadily expanded its influence and, once the season began, shifted its attention to territory control. Since then, both coalitions have fought over every available source of Season Points, from Castles, Power Cores, and Vortexes to the opportunities created by the Keeper Uprising, with neither side willing to give an inch.

*Iron Dome* currently hold a lead of roughly 60,000 Season Points, but that advantage has gradually narrowed over the past week. With double scoring about to begin and territories becoming even more valuable, the outcome of this war remains far from decided.

• Albion Americas: After the conclusion of last season's major conflict, the server has entered a much calmer period. Large-scale territorial warfare has been limited, allowing *Upside* to focus on consistently securing season objectives while the rest of the field struggles to keep pace.

That strategy has paid off. *Upside* currently lead the rankings with around 450,000 Season Points, holding an advantage of roughly 300,000 points over second place. Unless a new war erupts during the second half of the season, they appear firmly on course to claim the Season 33 title.

• Albion Asia: It’s time for a new era. After years of dominance, *Fuckcall* and the *PLAC* coalition have finally been overthrown by *The Flying Dutchman* and their allies following weeks of fighting that began during the off-season.

As the campaign progressed, coalition forces dismantled *PLAC*'s position across the Outlands, destroying Hideouts, capturing key territories, and steadily wearing down their opponents' ability to resist. By the time the season was underway, the balance of power had shifted decisively, bringing an end to one of Albion Asia's longest-standing reigns. *The Flying Dutchman* are now on course for their first-ever Guild Season victory. Whether this marks the beginning of a more competitive future for the server remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Albion Asia has a new power at the top.

Watch the Action Live on AlbionTV

Old rivalries are far from settled, new powers are looking to cement their position, and every server still has its own story to tell. Catch the mid-season Invasion Day live on http://twitch.tv/albiononline with your favorite hosts from AlbionTV.

• Albion Asia: August 1, 14:00 UTC
• Albion Europe: August 1, 18:00 UTC
• Albion Americas: August 2, 01:00 UTC

From shifting alliances to record-breaking wars, every Guild Season seems to surpass the last, and the second half of Season 33 looks set to continue that trend. See you on the battlefield!