Aion 2 - October 5, 2026

[6souls]

Set 900 Years Before the First Game

One main feature is the appearance of dimensional cracks, allowing players from different servers to engage in large-scale PVP. NCsoft even claimed Aion 2 will have features which could not be realized in the PC game, and that its vision for the game is “no longer a dream”.

Perhaps the biggest difference is that there are no longer the 2 opposing factions, Elyos and Asmodians (due to the timeline). Players are free to choose to invade others of defend. Another eye-opener is the claim of not having “class segmentation” in Aion 2, with players able to wield different weapons without restrictions and choose their playstyle. NCsoft claims that Aion 2 will “showcase a new battle system that did not exist in the old Aion”.

Finally, another huge change is the removal of gliding constraints found in Aion. While this was not explained in detail, NCsoft is aiming to make gliding part of the combat loop to create a “three dimensional battle system”.

https://mmoculture.com/2018/11/nc-me...lly-announced/
http://aion2.plaync.com/

[Bombur]

Just an update.

Ncsoft has announced the game will launch in Summer 2025 in Korea, and Global in Jan 2026. It has been re-done again. It will feature 2 factions again (asmos and elyos), and set in a different timeline. PVPVE is back on the menu.

The offical announcement will be on May 29th, with gameplay, Q&A, and a showcase stream.

Here is the Teaser

[Kachiko]

Apparently there is a livestream on May 29th.

[Bombur]

Livestream happened this morning.

Game now takes place 200 years after the events of Aion 1. The Tower has completely collapsed and the Daevas have fallen.


New Trailer

[Bombur]

For some reason NCsoft decided to turn the stream to private.

- The Devs announced the game will be made for PC, first and formost. But it will be ported to mobile. The mobile version will be downgraded, and only used for supplemental play. The Mobile version will have it's own Ui/Ux.

- There will be no Auto-play. Combat will be Action Combat now.

- No gatcha or loot boxes.

- Aion 2 will be 36X bigger than Aion 1. With underwater zones, and water pvp. You will now be able to fly anywhere in the game.

- Will feature the 2 same factions (Asmos, and Elyos). Each faction will now play on seperate servers, so there won't be any pop issues. They will experience Race vs. Race battles through periodic matchmaking. Additionally, the game will include crossing dimensions to invade the opposing faction’s territory.

- PvE experiences including solo dungeons, 4-player dungeons, 8-player dungeons, and dynamic field events. One notable returning dungeon is “Temple of Fire,” a fan-favorite from the original game. Another classic feature making a comeback is the “Stretching Weapons”—items whose range dramatically increases. Unlike the original, where ranged classes had no access to these weapons, Aion 2 will include ranged variants.

- The original classes will be back :

Templar
Gladiator
Ranger
Assassin
Spiritmaster
Sorcerer
Cleric
Chanter

Beta stats June 28th. Sign up starts now till June 12th. Korea only.

Another stream next month.

[Gokulo]

[6souls]

Coming October 5th

The sky is not the limit. It is the battlefield.

Built on Unreal Engine 5 across a world 36 times larger than the original AION, this is the only MMORPG built for aerial combat. Verticality is in the DNA of AION 2, and rewards players who can think, and fight, in 3 dimensions.

Every region, every battlefield, every encounter was designed with verticality as its axis. As a Daeva, flight is not a travel mechanic, it is how you fight, how you explore, and how you impose your will on the world. Gain altitude to gain advantage, and experience a scale of aerial combat unlike any other MMORPG.

Precision, timing, and positioning shape every battle. Chain skills seamlessly, customize your class to fit your playstyle, and adapt as encounters escalate. Every fight is a decision, not a rotation.

From solo instances to large-scale raids, AION 2 PvE is built around scale and variety. Over 200 dungeons span multiple formats: solo challenges, 5-player party content, and 10-player group dungeons. Seasonal challenges, competitive rankings, and open-world events keep the excitement high, and the Abyss ensures that PvE and faction war are never far apart.

Bring your vision to life with one of the most advanced character creation systems in an MMORPG. With over 200 customization options and countless outfits, mounts, and wings to collect, your character becomes a true expression of who you are. 

The Shugo Festival brings a variety of mini-games to Atreia. Protect the Shugos from waves of enemies, race pets against other players, dodge lasers, and more. Earn unique rewards including wings, skins, pets, and décor!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3393110/AION_2/

[6souls]

[Bombur]

NC is having an Open Beta event to stress test the servers.

The event is called 'Launch scale test' and it will be from 17-18 of september.



Launch Scale Test FAQ

Q. Where can I play?

Steam and PURPLE

On Steam, click "Request Access" on the AION 2 store page to join the test. The access will be granted automatically.

Q. Who can play?

Open to everyone but may have age restrictions based on regional age rating.

Q. Will progression carry to Early Access or launch?

Progress will be carried from day 1 to day 2, but will not carry over to Early Access or Launch.

Q. When can I play?

Pre-Download: 9/16 at 6am PDT

9/17: 6am – 12pm PDT

9/18: 12pm – 6pm PDT

Q. Will all game features be available?

Some game features will be limited or unavailable during this test:

Max level will be limited to 37, which will limit content requiring a higher level.

No purchases of any kind will be available. Shop, Quna, passes, memberships, and all payment portals will be turned off.

Marketplace, Quna exchange, and player-to-player trading will be disabled.

Founder's Pack items will not be available during LST.

Closet will be disabled. Default outfits only.

https://aion2.plaync.com/en-us/board...722c561dc6a1a0

[Bombur]

Can't have a Kmmo without founders packs..lol

- They come in 3 tiers (Standard, Deluxe, Ultimate)

- Grants 5 days head start (With a founder pack you can play on Sept. 30th.)

- Comes with 30 day sub

- Get costumes, mounts and skins.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4...FOUNDERS_PACK/

https://aion2.plaync.com/en-us/conts...ine#section-14

[Takiwaki]

Looks like Ncsoft hired the entirety of twitch to stream it today lolol

[Kachiko]

had some 167k steam players at one point today, for just early access payers.

[Takiwaki]

had some 167k steam players at one point today, for just early access payers.

Nice but wont touch

[Bombur]

Some players have already beat the end game raid that you need 2800GS for. Apparently by spending thousands of dollars, and exchanging for kina, you can go and buy all best crafted gear + enhanced mats on the AH. All the starlord stuff is 70m+, no one can possibly earn that much by day 4. If you see anyone with those weapons or gear, they basically spent gods know how much money for it.

I honestly can't imagine paying that much. Kind of shocked they allow a straight $ to market currency. But NCsoft games are always super loaded on p2w, to get all the suckers before the masses quit.

This is why I just play casually at my own pace, and when its no longer fun, I just quit.

[arus2001]

This is why you shouldn't play Korean games, honestly.

[Gredival]

I quit Aion Classic as soon as the best weapons weren't on World Spawns anymore.

It's still the best and only way to ensure the rewards go to actual no lifers vs. whales

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