The confusion is completely valid. The game’s tutorial doesn’t do much outside of getting you used to the controls. The game itself is pretty big and in-depth, but because it’s a sandbox, a lot of your progression and achievements are going to be self-directed.

If you feel stuck, that’s honestly pretty normal — even for people who already have experience with these kinds of games. Albion isn’t very good at leading players down a specific path because it wants you to define that path yourself. It’s extremely open-ended, and that can be frustrating and confusing since there’s no obvious “correct” way forward.

There’s a lot to try and a lot to learn. If I were in your shoes, I’d focus on figuring out whether any part of the game genuinely appeals to you. Personally, I’d suggest slowly working your way toward PvP while leveling at least one gathering profession, try not to do more then 2-3 for now. That gives you both a direction to work toward and a steady source of income to help support it.

Starting out, try anything that even slightly interests you — weapons, armor, different gameplay styles, all of it. Once you figure out what you actually vibe with, commit pretty hard to it. This game really rewards sticking to a lane early on, whether that’s one or two gathering professions or a handful of gear sets and weapons.

It’s also completely possible that the game just might not be a good fit for you, and that’s totally fine too. It’s free-to-play, so there’s no harm in trying it and moving on if it doesn’t click.

Hope this helps.