Aion 2 Global Launch Set for October 5 After Tests
Aion 2 will officially launch globally on October 5 for PC. Preceding the release, a 'Launch Scale Test' will run September 17-18. Early Access begins September 30 for Founder's Pack owners, with updated party sizes and PvP features.
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Gamescom 2026: Aion 2 makes its global debut October 5 following stress test and headstart
NCsoft announced that the MMORPG Aion 2 will launch globally on October 5 for PC. Prior to the official release, the game will undergo a 'Launch Scale Test' from September 17-18, followed by Early Access for Founder's Pack owners starting September 30.
Aion 2 details changes for party sizes, activities, and founder’s pack benefits for its global release
NCsoft provided new details for the global release of its MMORPG Aion 2 during its first livestream. Changes include increased party sizes for dungeons and raids, stat normalization for the 10v10 PvP mode, and a PvP toggle flag available at launch. Founder's packs will include 30 days of subscription time, and cosmetics from these packs will not be sold separately.
Aion 2's global release date announced at Summer Game Fest
Aion 2, the sequel to the Korean MMORPG Aion, will launch globally in September on Steam and NC's PC storefront, Purple. The game, which has already seen success in Korea and Taiwan since its November release, features traditional MMO elements with tab-targeting combat and aerial movement. Servers will be available in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, supporting ten languages.
A Surprising 17-Years-Later Sequel Is Coming West This Year
NCSoft announced that Aion 2, a sequel to the 2008 MMORPG, will receive a global release on PC via Steam later this year. The game, built on Unreal Engine 5, faced criticism for its microtransactions upon its South Korean and Taiwanese launch. NCSoft has apologized and vowed to make changes for the international release, with more details expected in May.
Despite microtransaction woes at launch, MMO sequel Aion 2 will go global this year
NCSoft's MMO sequel Aion 2, which launched last year with criticisms regarding its microtransaction model, is set to receive a global release on PC via Steam in 2026. Despite initial mixed reception, the game has reportedly been financially successful, prompting the international launch across North America, South America, Japan, and Europe.
Take a flight to the uncanny valley with Aion 2, the MMO all about verticality that's going global this year
NCSoft has announced that Aion 2, an MMORPG focused on verticality and flight, will receive a global release on PC later this year. The game, which is set 200 years after the original Aion, has been available in South Korea and Taiwan since last year. It will launch with support for multiple languages and servers across North America, Europe, and Japan.
AION 2 comes to Steam with global release announced for 2026
NCSOFT has announced that AION 2 will have a global release in 2026, launching on Steam for PC. The game will be available in multiple languages across North and South America, Europe, and Japan. The announcement also revealed the use of AI-assisted art assets and addressed community concerns regarding the game's monetization model.
Aion 2, sequel to a beloved Korean MMO, is getting a global release this year from publisher NCSoft
NCSoft has announced that Aion 2, the sequel to the popular Korean MMORPG Aion, will receive a global PC release in 2026. The game will be available on Steam and NCSoft's Purple launcher, with official servers planned for North America, South America, Europe, and Japan. While Aion 2 received mixed reception in South Korea and Taiwan due to its monetization model and botting issues, NCSoft aims to address these concerns for the global launch.
