Looking for a PvP MMO similar to Albion Online

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for some advice on a good PvP-focused MMO where I can jump into the action relatively early on. I’ve played classic MMOs like WoW and Lineage 2 in the past, so I’m no stranger to grinding and open-world PvP. Recently, I spent around 4-5 months playing Albion Online, which I enjoyed, especially the full-loot PvP and player-driven economy. However, after that time, I started to lose interest and now I'm looking for something new.

I briefly considered returning to WoW for its structured PvP (arenas, battlegrounds), but honestly, I feel it would end up being a drag and not give me the sandbox experience I crave.

So, what are some good MMOs with a similar PvP system to Albion? I’m open to both classic and newer games. I like games with player-driven progression, good combat mechanics, and large-scale battles or territorial wars. Ideally, something that doesn’t require an absurd amount of grind before I can engage in PvP would be great!

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!