AION 2 Guide
AION 2 is a free-to-play MMORPG with aerial combat, faction warfare, and solo and group PvE. Use this independent guide to find class builds, character creation help, and confirmed answers about the global version.
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Gladiator BuildPlan your AION 2 Gladiator build with PvE skill priorities, Stigma choices, Arcana upgrades, and checks for sustained damage and reliable mana recovery.Read guide →
Chanter BuildPlan your aion 2 chanter build for PvE with skill priorities, role-based stigma choices, Arcana allocations, gear goals, and practical rotation checks.Read guide →
Templar BuildPlan your AION 2 Templar build with leveling priorities, skill specialties, gear choices, and a PvE rotation that helps you tank while dealing damage.Read guide →
Cleric BuildPlan your aion 2 cleric build for PvE with skill order, specialization checkpoints, and Arcana choices, plus checks to help you spot setup mistakes.Read guide →
Assassin BuildChoose an AION 2 Assassin build for bosses or PvP, with Stigma loadouts, skill milestones, stat priorities, and checks to keep your combat rotation working.Read guide →
Ranger BuildPlan your AION 2 Ranger build with skill priorities, MP specializations, PvE Stigmas, and Arcana choices that fit your progression and combat needs.Read guide →
Spiritmaster BuildUse this aion 2 spiritmaster build guide to plan PvE skill levels, choose Stigmas and gear, and manage your spirit rotation without running out of MP.Read guide →
Sorcerer BuildPlan your AION 2 Sorcerer build for PvE with skill priorities, stigma swaps, charged burst timing, and Daevanion choices suited to your current progress.Read guide →
Character CreationUse this AION 2 character creation guide to plan your look, refine facial details, and navigate preset downloads and appearance changes without wasted effort.Read guide →
Rift TimerUse this AION 2 rift timer guide to plan your next Spacetime Rift entry, read the portal countdown correctly, and reach the changing entrance in time.Read guide →
Interactive MapUse the AION 2 interactive map to locate collectibles, travel points, and exploration objectives, track your progress, and find feathers above or below you.Read guide →
CodesFind AION 2 codes for October 2026, check coupon deadlines and account limits, and follow the in-game redemption steps to collect rewards on your character.Read guide →
Hidden CubesFind your next aion 2 hidden cube with landmark-based search spots, audio clues, key requirements, and practical checks when a marked location is empty.Read guide →
Kinah FarmingPlan your aion 2 kinah farming around your level, trading access, and gear needs, with clear checks for repeatable income and costly loot-selling mistakes.Read guide →Ruby LocationsUse this AION 2 Ruby location guide to plan your search by faction, handle missing gathering nodes, and compare alternatives when you need more gemstones.Read guide →Watch AION 2 in Action
About the Game
Developed and published by NC, AION 2 is an MMORPG built with Unreal Engine 5. Players become Daevas, choose the Elyos or Asmodian faction, and use flight for exploration and combat. Its PvE includes solo instances and group dungeons through large-scale raids. The global version is available through Steam and PURPLE, with official support for Windows PC. Progress from the Taiwan and Korea versions does not carry over to the global version.
Game Information
| Release Date | October 5, 2026 (Global) |
|---|---|
| Developer | NC |
| Platform | Windows PC (Steam and PURPLE) |
| Genre | MMORPG; Action; Adventure |
FAQ
AION 2 launched globally on October 5, 2026, at 06:00 PDT / 13:00 UTC / 15:00 CEST. The official launch announcement confirmed that the game was live that day.
Yes. The official Launch FAQ describes AION 2 as free to play with an optional monthly membership. It also lists optional paid cosmetics, a Battle Pass, and membership access to the player-driven economy and currency exchanges.
Yes. AION 2 has an official Steam store page and is also available through PURPLE. The Launch FAQ confirms that both versions have the same in-game content and share servers. You can play on Steam without linking a PURPLE account; linking is required to access the same character and progress through both. Store availability varies by region.
The official Launch FAQ says AION 2 is playable with a controller, but controller use is not officially supported.
No required subscription is listed in the official Launch FAQ: the game is free to play and its monthly membership is optional. Membership provides access to the player-driven economy and currency exchanges.
There was Advanced Access for Founder's Pack owners before the global launch. The revised opening time was September 30, 2026, at 06:30 PDT / 13:30 UTC after a 30-minute delay. The earlier Launch Scale Test was open to everyone on Steam and PURPLE; its second day ran on September 18, 2026, from 12:00 to 18:00 PDT. Test progress was wiped after Day 2 and did not transfer to Advanced Access or launch. These are historical events, rather than a new playtest announcement.
The global launch included Europe on October 5, 2026, at 15:00 CEST, as confirmed in the official launch timing notice. The Launch FAQ also confirms European server locations.
An official October 5, 2026 announcement, published at 23:17:57, reported reaching 400,000 active players. The announcement did not define the measurement. This is a historical milestone, not a current player count or a confirmed concurrent-player figure.