AION 2 Launches Official Service On Steam And PURPLE
NC is running AION 2 as a simultaneous global launch across four regions and eight languages rather than a staged rollout, which puts the sequel's first live test in several markets at once.
Key Facts
- NC Corporation launched official service for AION 2 at 22:00 on October 5, 2026.
- AION 2 is set 200 years after The Tower of AION in the world of Atreia.
- AION 2 offers 8 classes and more than 200 character customization options.
- AION 2 is free to download with some items charged, and it runs on Steam and PURPLE.
- AION 2 supports 8 languages, including Japanese, Korean, English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian.
Reporting from 2 sources: Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark.
NC Corporation launched official service for the MMORPG AION 2 at 22:00 on October 5, as a global version for Japan (Asia), North America, South America, and Europe. The game is set in the world of Atreia 200 years after The Tower of AION, and sources describe its map as 36 times the size of the predecessor's. Players take the role of the demigod Daeva, exploring a world built in Unreal Engine 5 where the Elyos, the Asmodians, and the Dragon Lords intersect. AION 2 ships with 8 classes and more than 200 character customization options covering facial features, body type, costumes, and wings. Combat is described as faster and more dynamic, with skill timing, positioning, and aerial maneuvering shaping the outcome of fights. Dungeons and events support 5 or 10 players. The game is free to download with some items charged.
AION 2 is built and operated by NC Corporation, headquartered in Pangyo, South Korea and led by co-CEOs Kim Taek-jin and Park Byung-moo. The launch is a global version rather than a Japan-only release.
Combat rewards role division and coordination, particularly against powerful bosses and high-difficulty dungeons. Between fights, the game includes timed minigames and a pet system, plus solo content players can progress at their own pace. Character creation extends to detailed dyeing as well as costumes and wings.
A collaboration campaign with HP Japan's gaming brand HyperX runs alongside the launch. Players can enter by following both the official AION 2 and HyperX X accounts and reposting, or by visiting the HyperX corner at participating HyperX OMEN retailers.
- The double follow and repost campaign runs from October 5 to October 26, 2026.
- The HyperX OMEN store campaign runs from October 5 until prizes run out.
Supported languages are Japanese, Korean, English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian. The game carries a (C)NC Corporation copyright notice.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.