AION2 Early Access Passes 170,000 Concurrent Steam Players on Day One
The first-day Steam concurrent figure gives NC an early read on whether the sequel's much larger, Unreal Engine 5-built world can hold the audience the original game once had.
Reporting from 1 source: Denfaminicogamer.
Early access for the MMORPG AION2 from NC is live, and SteamDB data shows concurrent players on Steam surpassing 170,000 on the first day. Players pick the Elyos or the Asmodian faction and one of eight classes, including Gladiator, Templar, Assassin, Ranger, Sorcerer, Spirit Master, Chanter, and Cleric. The setting is a world about 200 years after The Tower of AION.
Character creation offers more than 200 adjustable items covering face, body type, hairstyle, makeup, and tattoos, and there is no appearance difference between the two factions. Body types range from slim and muscular to a build the article compares to a sumo wrestler. Equipment can be partly hidden, and separate appearance-only gear exists. The early level 1 to 10 stretch is mostly tutorial quests given by Nania, which unlock flight and introduce combat, dungeons, the pet and mount systems, and skill leveling.
- Gladiator: melee attacker swinging a greatsword as tall as a person
- Templar: the party's shield
- Assassin: fights with daggers in both hands
- Ranger: uses a bow and arrow at long range
- Sorcerer: fights with powerful magic
- Spirit Master: wields summoning magic
- Chanter: excels at support abilities for allies
- Cleric: excels at healing and rebuilding the party
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.