AION2 is set for a global PC launch in September 2026, with pre-registration open and a demo running at Summer Game Fest 2026.
NCsoft and NC Corporation have confirmed a September 2026 global PC release for AION2, the sequel to the 2009 MMORPG The Tower of AION. The announcement came during Summer Game Fest 2026, where a new trailer showed free flight, aerial combat, and fast-paced battles in the world of Atreia, rendered with Unreal Engine 5. The game is set 200 years after the original Aion and removes the original's flight-area restrictions, allowing players to fly anywhere in normal fields.
AION2 includes eight classes matching the original Japanese launch lineup, enhanced graphics, deep character creation with shareable presets, and extensive equipment customization. It offers solo content, 4-player and 8-player dungeons, and a pet system. The game has been available in South Korea and Taiwan since November 2025. It will launch on Steam and NC's cross-platform service PURPLE. Pre-registration is now open, with players receiving the in-game companion pet Pagati and a choice of one additional pet from four types: Black Smoke Molt, Konuti Worker, Silver Blade Rotan, and Papiss. An official Discord server has also launched with class-specific channels for community building. A closed demo for media and creators is being held at the Summer Game Fest venue.
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At Summer Game Fest 2026, NCsoft announced that AION2, the sequel to the 2009 MMORPG The Tower of AION, will officially launch in September. The new game removes the original's flight-area restrictions, allowing players to fly anywhere in normal fields. It features eight classes matching the original Japanese launch lineup, enhanced graphics, deep character creation with shareable presets, and extensive equipment customization.
NC Corporation announced a global PC release for the MMORPG AION2 in September 2026. The news came during a new trailer shown at Summer Game Fest 2026. The trailer highlights free flight, aerial combat, and fast-paced battles in the world of Atreia, rendered with Unreal Engine 5. The game is set 200 years after the original Aion. It will launch on Steam and NC's cross-platform service PURPLE. Pre-registration is now open. Players who pre-register will receive the in-game companion pet Pagati and a choice of one additional pet from four types: Black Smoke Molt, Konuti Worker, Silver Blade Rotan, and Papiss. An official Discord server has also launched, with class-specific channels for community building. AION2 includes eight classes, solo content, 4-player and 8-player dungeons, advanced character creation, and a pet system. The game has been available in South Korea and Taiwan since November 2025. A closed demo for media and creators is being held at the Summer Game Fest venue.