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AION 2 Halloween Twitch Drops End Date and How to Claim

AION 2 Halloween Twitch Drops end November 3 at 23:59 PST, or November 4 at 15:59 in Beijing. Five bound rewards, an 8-hour track and a November 17 claim date.

Last updated: 11/1/2026

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AION 2 Ludra Update: November 4 Release Time and Patch Notes

AION 2's Ludra update is live after the November 3-4 maintenance. Release times, the 2,800 and 3,000 item level gates, patch notes and event rewards.

Last updated: 11/4/2026

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AION 2 Rise to the Challenge Event — Dates & Rewards

AION 2's Rise to the Challenge event runs Oct 20 to Dec 15, 2026. Full Kina prices for Resurrection Spiritstones, step-up purchase limits and removal dates.

Last updated: 10/29/2026

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AION 2 Trick or Treat Event 2026 — Dates, Rewards & Shop

AION 2's Trick or Treat Halloween event runs Oct 13 to Nov 3, 2026. Daily coin totals, weekly missions, merchant prices, Candy Keys and removal dates.

Last updated: 10/29/2026

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AION 2 Atreia's Call Attendance Event — Dates & Rewards

AION 2's 28-day Atreia's Call attendance event starts after the Oct 28 maintenance. Daily reward table, reset time and claim rules from the official notice.

Last updated: 10/28/2026

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AION 2 Most Played Classes: Global Popularity Data

Which classes do players actually pick on the global servers? Early popularity reports ranked, and why pick rate tells a different story than a tier list.

Last updated: 10/10/2026

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AION 2 World Bosses: Spawn Timers and Field Boss Schedule

Field and world bosses respawn on fixed server-time windows across Reshanta and the open world. Track spawn timers, loot rules and how to reach each boss in time.

Last updated: 10/10/2026

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AION 2 Alts and Shared Progress: What Carries Over

Wondering whether to build alts? See what AION 2 shares across characters on a server, from warehouse and pets to cosmetics and Quna, and what stays locked.

Last updated: 10/10/2026

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Does AION 2 Use AI? What NCSOFT Has Disclosed

Steam's store page flags AI-assisted assets and players debate the NPC voice lines. What NCSOFT has confirmed about generative AI in AION 2, and what is still rumor.

Last updated: 10/10/2026

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Is AION 2 on Mobile? PC, Phone and Tablet Support Explained

AION 2 has no global mobile client; NCSOFT built the Western release for PC only. See what the Korean and Taiwanese phone version offers and what options you have.

Last updated: 10/10/2026

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AION 2 Tips and Tricks for New Players

Start smarter with launch-tested advice: currency traps worth avoiding, daily routines worth keeping, class choice basics and settings to fix before the grind.

Last updated: 10/10/2026

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AION 2 vs Throne and Liberty: Which NCSoft MMORPG to Play

Both are free NCSoft MMORPGs, yet AION 2 leans on aerial combat and faction war while Throne and Liberty runs seasonal worlds. Compare combat, gear and shops.

Last updated: 10/10/2026

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AION 2 Endgame Guide: What to Do After Level 45

At the level 45 cap the game shifts to gear score routes, the Abyss and daily routines. Plan the climb from 1000 to 1400 item level and the loop beyond it.

Last updated: 10/10/2026

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AION 2 Runes Guide: How to Get and Use Clash Runes

Clash Runes come from regional quests, nightmare dungeons and rune chests. Learn every farm route, the item level gates and how runes strengthen your build.

Last updated: 10/10/2026

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AION 2 Trading Guide: Market, Binding and Player Trades

Direct player trading is disabled in the global build, so the server Market carries every deal. See what binds, how the membership gate works and what still moves.

Last updated: 10/10/2026

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AION 2 Best Solo Class — 8 Picks for Playing Alone

Which AION 2 class is best for solo play? All eight ranked by self-sufficiency, AoE tag killing and how fast they level without a party.

Last updated: 10/6/2026

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AION 2 Best Graphics Settings for FPS and Performance

The AION 2 graphics settings worth changing for more FPS on a mid-range PC, what each quality preset costs, and what to leave alone in PvP.

Last updated: 10/6/2026

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Is AION 2 on GeForce NOW? Cloud Streaming Answer

Can you play AION 2 on GeForce NOW? Whether the launch build is in the cloud catalog, what streaming costs, and your options if your PC is short.

Last updated: 10/6/2026

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AION 2 Common Errors and How to Fix Them

Fixes for the AION 2 errors hitting launch day: stuck on loading, can't log in, temporary error, error code 1000, black screen and crashes.

Last updated: 10/6/2026

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AION 2 Patch Notes — Launch Day Build and Hotfixes

AION 2 launch day patch notes: what shipped in the global build, every hotfix since October 5, and which fixes are still unconfirmed.

Last updated: 10/6/2026

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AION 2 Mouse Sensitivity and DPI Settings

AION 2 has no mouse sensitivity slider. Set aim sensitivity with Windows pointer speed, raw input and a DPI to cm/360 table instead.

Last updated: 10/6/2026

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AION 2 Damage Meter Guide — Combat Analysis and Third-Party Tools

AION 2 has a built-in damage meter: Combat Analysis via Ctrl+X. Its three modes and stats, why party DPS is missing, and where third-party meters stand.

Last updated: 10/4/2026

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AION 2 Spacetime Rift Guide — Schedule, Entry Window and Quests

How Spacetime Rifts work in AION 2: the 3-hour schedule, 10-minute entry window, portal capacity, surviving the enemy map, and the seven rift quests per faction.

Last updated: 10/4/2026

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AION 2 Splendent Ruby Location — Essence Extraction Upgrade Quest

Where to find the Splendent Ruby in AION 2: Ruby deposits for Elyos in Verteron and Asmodians in Altgard, how the drop works, and the gathering upgrade quest.

Last updated: 10/4/2026

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AION 2 Training Dummy Location — Where Training Scarecrows Spawn

Training dummies in AION 2 are called Training Scarecrows. Where to find them for both factions, which levels they come in, and how to test a rotation on one.

Last updated: 10/4/2026

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AION 2 Macro Guide — Setup, Delay Settings and Starter Chains

How AION 2 macros work: where the macro menu is, which key fires one, what delay to set at your ping, and starter chain advice for all eight classes.

Last updated: 10/4/2026

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AION 2 Console Release Date — PS5, Xbox and Cross-Play Status

Is AION 2 coming to PS5 or Xbox? What NCSOFT confirmed at Gamescom 2026, why cross-play is unlikely, and the PC-only October 5 evidence.

Last updated: 9/27/2026

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Is AION 2 Free to Play? Price and What Free Players Get

AION 2 is free to play on PC from October 5, 2026. What free players can reach, what the three Founder Packs cost, and what NCSOFT has not confirmed yet.

Last updated: 10/1/2026

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AION 2 Trailer and Preload — Timeline to the October 5 Launch

AION 2 trailer, pre-registration, preload and launch timeline: confirmed dates from announcement to October 5, plus Steam and PURPLE client details.

Last updated: 9/27/2026

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AION 2 Brawler — The Class That Is Not in the Global Launch

The AION 2 Brawler is a gauntlet melee class built on combos and a Rage gauge. It is not in the October 5 global launch — here is what it is and when it may arrive.

Last updated: 9/24/2026

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AION 2 Ranger Build Guide — Pre-Launch Framework

AION 2 Ranger build framework for launch: how a bow ranged DPS should prioritize stats, gear, Daevanion and stigma, what to test first, and what is unverified.

Last updated: 9/24/2026

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AION 2 Templar Build Guide — Pre-Launch Framework

AION 2 Templar build framework for launch: how a main tank should prioritize stats, gear, Daevanion and stigma, what to test first, and what is still unverified.

Last updated: 9/24/2026

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AION 2 Odyle Energy: Dungeon Caps, Regen, Where to Spend

AION 2 Odyle Energy is reported to cap at 560, or 840 with Special Quai Membership, plus a 2,000 charged pool and 40 per cube. Here is where to spend it.

Last updated: 9/30/2026

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AION 2 Controller Support and PC Controls

AION 2 is playable with a controller on PC, but NCSOFT has not confirmed full controller support. What the official FAQ, the developers and Steam actually say.

Last updated: 9/24/2026

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AION 2 Outfits and Wardrobe — Cosmetics, Dye and Skins

AION 2's outfit system skins individual slots and dyes up to four colour zones. Here is what is official, what is KR/TW, and the Founder's Pack skins.

Last updated: 9/24/2026

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AION 2 Races and Factions Explained — Is There Race Selection?

AION 2 has no separate race picker: its two playable peoples, Elyos and Asmodians, are also the two factions. What that means for classes, looks and servers.

Last updated: 9/24/2026

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AION 2 Review and First Impressions — What the Scale Test Showed

AION 2 first impressions from the September Launch Scale Test: what twelve hours of global hands-on showed, what stayed switched off, and who should wait.

Last updated: 9/24/2026

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AION 2 Server Population — How to Track It at Launch

AION 2 publishes no server population numbers or world names. Here is how population is decided, how to read a server list without data, and what to watch.

Last updated: 9/24/2026

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AION 2 Abyss Guide — Points, Ranks and PvPvE Explained

The Abyss is AION 2's open PvPvE region where Elyos and Asmodians fight over bosses, artifacts and points. How Abyss Points, ranks and PvP modes work.

Last updated: 9/24/2026

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AION 2 Arcana Guide — Cards, Sets and Transcendence

AION 2 Arcana cards add stats and skill levels from Transcendence: 4 slots, gray-to-gold quality tiers, set bonuses, crystals and Kinah cost. KR/TW reference.

Last updated: 9/30/2026

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AION 2 Crafting Guide — Professions, Recipes and Materials

AION 2 crafting is station-based, with five named professions, recipes, proficiency and a chance proc. What KR/TW coverage shows and what global has not announced.

Last updated: 9/24/2026

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AION 2 Daevanion Boards Guide — Points, Crystals and Nodes

AION 2 Daevanion boards: regional boards, node colours and 1-4 point costs, point and crystal sources, and the 500 Kinah node refund. Global data unannounced.

Last updated: 9/30/2026

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AION 2 Gear Progression Guide — Enhancement and Transfer

How AION 2 gear progression works — enhancement, breakthrough, potential, stones and transfer rules — with what is confirmed for global and what is not.

Last updated: 9/30/2026

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AION 2 Kinah (Kina) Guide: Quna, Market & Membership

AION 2 Kinah is called Kina; Quna is the paid currency. Read the two-currency split, the official exchange, the membership gate, and what NC has not published.

Last updated: 9/30/2026

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AION 2 Legion Guide — Guilds, Halls and Recruitment

A Legion is AION 2's guild, with ranks and recruitment. KR/TW data caps it near 128 and gates entry at 500k-900k Combat Power; global confirms only the system.

Last updated: 9/24/2026

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AION 2 Leveling Guide — Fast 1 to 45 Route

How leveling works in AION 2: the fastest 1–45 route through main story and regional quests, plus what the global build has and has not confirmed.

Last updated: 9/24/2026

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AION 2 Pets Guide — Souls, Mounts and Auto-Looting

AION 2 pets follow you, transform into rideable mounts and can auto-loot, per NCSOFT's teaser site. Genus Insight and Soul Crystals are KR/TW details only.

Last updated: 9/24/2026

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AION 2 Quests Guide — Main, Regional and Command Quests

AION 2 quest types explained — main story, regional, command, daily and Spacetime Rift quests — with what is confirmed for the global build and what is not.

Last updated: 9/24/2026

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AION 2 Skills Guide — Skill Points, Types, Specialty

AION 2 skills come in Active, Passive and Stigma forms. Skill Points raise the first two to level 10, Daevanion and gear go higher. The top end is unconfirmed.

Last updated: 9/30/2026

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AION 2 Stigma Guide — Skills, Shards and Slots

AION 2 stigmas are advanced skills upgraded with Stigma Shards, a separate track from the Mastery skills raised by Skill Points. Regional data, global open.

Last updated: 9/24/2026

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All AION 2 Wings: Full List, Rarities and How to Get Them

Full list of named AION 2 wings with their rarities and how to get each, plus what flight, stats, faction and cosmetic wings are confirmed for global.

Last updated: 9/30/2026

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AION 2 Assassin Guide — Dagger Melee DPS Role and Playstyle

AION 2 Assassin guide: the dagger melee burst DPS role, what the global launch confirms, how the class plays, and why no verified tier ranking exists yet.

Last updated: 9/24/2026

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AION 2 Chanter Guide — Staff Support, Mantras and Playstyle

AION 2 Chanter guide: the staff-wielding hybrid support role, how mantras and AoE recovery work, strengths and weaknesses, and why no tier list exists yet.

Last updated: 9/24/2026

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AION 2 Classes Overview — All 8 Global Launch Classes

AION 2 launches globally with eight playable classes. Here are the roles, weapons and faction rules for each, plus why no credible global tier list exists yet.

Last updated: 9/30/2026

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AION 2 Cleric Guide — Mace Healer Skills, Rotation, Gear

AION 2 Cleric guide: the mace-wielding primary healer, its core skills with Korean test-build numbers, the rotation, gear stats, and what stays unconfirmed.

Last updated: 9/30/2026

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AION 2 Gladiator Guide — Greatsword Bruiser and Playstyle

AION 2 Gladiator guide: the greatsword bruiser and off-tank role, what the global launch confirms, how the class plays, and why no verified tier list exists.

Last updated: 9/30/2026

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AION 2 Ranger Guide — Bow DPS, Skills & Build Basics

AION 2 Ranger guide: the bow-wielding ranged physical DPS, which Ranger skills are verified, kiting and traps, the party role, and why no tier exists.

Last updated: 9/30/2026

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AION 2 Sorcerer Guide — Spellbook Ranged Magic DPS

AION 2 Sorcerer guide: the spellbook ranged magic DPS class, what the global launch confirms, how the cast-heavy kit plays, and why no verified tier exists yet.

Last updated: 9/24/2026

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AION 2 Spiritmaster Guide — Orb Summoner (aka Elementalist)

AION 2 Spiritmaster guide: the orb-wielding summoner, also called Summoner or Elementalist, its skills, spirits, Stigma build and why no tier exists yet.

Last updated: 9/30/2026

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AION 2 Templar Guide — Main Tank Role, Weapon, and Playstyle

AION 2 Templar guide: the longsword main tank's role, the published Templar skill list and Daevanion boards, how the class plays, and what stays unconfirmed.

Last updated: 9/30/2026

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AION 2 Codes — Verified Codes, Rewards and How to Redeem

AION 2 has no working global codes as of September 22, 2026 — every coupon in circulation is a Korea/Taiwan code. How to redeem, and where real codes appear.

Last updated: 9/30/2026

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AION 2 Dungeon List — 4 Dungeons NCSOFT Has Confirmed

NCSOFT's official global teaser site names four AION 2 dungeons: Krao Cave, Urugugu Canyon, Fire Temple and Draupnir. The full launch list is not announced.

Last updated: 9/22/2026

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AION 2 Advance Access — Dates, Rules and First Five Days

AION 2 Advance Access runs September 30 to October 4, 2026, five days before launch. Who qualifies, how the platform lock works, and what to do early.

Last updated: 9/24/2026

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AION 2 Beta and Open Tests — What Actually Existed

AION 2 has no beta. NCSOFT only ran the Launch Scale Test, which ended September 18, 2026. What it was called, what comes next, and what is not announced.

Last updated: 9/24/2026

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AION 2 Character Creation — Options, Slots and Appearance

AION 2 character creation guide: the four creator tabs, ready-made presets, 200+ customization options, character slots, appearance tickets and server locks.

Last updated: 9/30/2026

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AION 2 Discord and Reddit - Where the Community Actually Is

The official AION 2 Discord, r/Aion2, the official YouTube channels and the tool-site communities, plus how to find the real Discord invite link safely.

Last updated: 9/24/2026

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AION 2: Which Faction to Choose — Elyos or Asmodians

AION 2: which faction to choose? Follow your group, then looks, then story. What is confirmed about Elyos vs Asmodians, the Abyss, and the 20-server myth.

Last updated: 9/30/2026

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AION 2 Founder's Pack — Standard, Deluxe or Ultimate?

NCSOFT's official teaser site lists every item in the $24.99, $49.99 and $99.99 AION 2 Founder's Packs, and a 30-day membership sits in all three tiers.

Last updated: 9/30/2026

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AION 2 Gameplay Explained — Combat, World Size and Content

What is AION 2? An Unreal Engine 5 MMORPG built on aerial combat, a world 36 times larger than the original, with solo and group PvE, Abyss PvP and rifts.

Last updated: 9/22/2026

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Is AION 2 Korean? Global vs Korea and Taiwan Differences

AION 2 is a Korean studio game with two separate services. Compare platforms, stores, account rules and what transfers between Korea, Taiwan and global.

Last updated: 9/30/2026

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Is AION 2 Free to Play? AION 2 Pay to Win Explained

AION 2 is free on Steam with in-app purchases. NC's $15/month membership gates the Market and the Kina-Quna exchange, so the pay to win verdict is layered.

Last updated: 9/30/2026

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AION 2 System Requirements: Minimum and Recommended PC Specs

Quick answer: AION 2 runs on a Ryzen 5 2600, 8 GB RAM and a GTX 1050 Ti minimum, or a Ryzen 7 3700X, 16 GB RAM and RTX 2070 recommended, plus 100 GB on an SSD.

Last updated: 9/30/2026

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AION 2 Playtest Times — Full Schedule in Every Timezone

The AION 2 Launch Scale Test ran September 17-18, 2026 in two six-hour windows. Full schedule in PDT, EDT, UTC, CEST and KST, and whether another is coming.

Last updated: 9/24/2026

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AION 2 Pre-Registration Rewards — Newsletter Pets Explained

AION 2 newsletter subscribers get the Pagati pet plus one of four pets at launch. What is confirmed, what is not, and why a Steam wishlist pays nothing.

Last updated: 9/30/2026

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AION 2 Preload and Download — Steam and PURPLE Client Guide

AION 2 preload opened September 28, 2026 at 6:00 AM PDT: full timezone table, Steam and PURPLE install steps, the 100 GB space rule, and the download size.

Last updated: 9/30/2026

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AION 2 PvP — Abyss, Rifts, Arenas and Flight Combat

AION 2 PvP is Abyss faction war plus rifts and arena modes, built around flight as a combat system. What NCSOFT has confirmed, and what is still not announced.

Last updated: 9/24/2026

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AION 2 Release Date and Launch Time: October 5, 13:00 UTC

AION 2 release date and launch time: October 5, 2026 at 13:00 UTC (6 AM PDT). Early Access is live now, plus region-by-region clock times and launch-day fixes.

Last updated: 9/30/2026

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AION 2 Server List and Regions — How to Pick a Server

AION 2 runs dedicated servers in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Final world names are not published yet — here is how to choose once they are.

Last updated: 9/24/2026

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AION 2 Server Status and Maintenance — What Is Confirmed

AION 2 server status and maintenance history: the official notices from the September scale test, what is still unannounced, and how to check status yourself.

Last updated: 9/24/2026

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AION 2 Steam Charts and Player Count — How to Read Them

AION 2 Steam charts before launch: the 73,761 Launch Scale Test peak, why Steam undercounts a PURPLE-launcher MMO, and what to watch once October 5 arrives.

Last updated: 9/24/2026

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AION 2 Tier List — Why No Ranking Exists and What to Pick

No verified AION 2 tier list exists before the October 5, 2026 global launch. Why rankings are missing, how to spot a fake, and how to pick a class by role.

Last updated: 9/22/2026