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Aion 2 Q&A: NVIDIA DLSS 5 Confirmed in the Works; Console Launch Is Coming, but Cross-Play Likely Isn’t
With Aion 2's global launch now less than a month away, NC has brought the MMORPG to gamescom 2026 with a straightforward pitch: this is the game the original Aion was always meant to be. At the beginning of the presentation, the developers stressed that the 2008 original was limited by the...
Aion 2 confirms that its global launch will not be arriving with an Oceania server
During our latest podcast, MOP’s Bree wondered aloud what Aion 2 would be doing to support any Australian players who would want to hop in during its global launch, particularly since its initial announcement didn’t include any Oceania servers among its list. That prompted us to ask NCsoft about...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 578: Gamescoming and Gamesgoing
Justin, Chris, and Bree discuss Gamescom, Aion 2, Path of Exile 2, Dune Awakening, WoW Classic, Project Ascension, Guild Wars 3, Star Citizen, Squadron 42, and SWG Legends, with adventures in LOTRO, Palia, and City of Heroes.
MMO Week in Review: Gamescom, Asura, and Ascension
Gamescom dominated the week in gaming, even in MMOs, as we got launch dates for Aion 2 and Path of Exile 2, teases of a new DLC for Dune Awakening, and a huge run of trailers for everything from Sea of Remnants to Cinder City. Meanwhile, we got a peek at Guild Wars 3’s fluffy […]
Betawatch: Aion 2 plans October global debut, Guild Wars 3 reveals gremlins
So the day is coming for Aion 2 to launch worldwide. That day is October 5th, as it turns out. It will have some stress tests and headstarts ahead of time, so those who cannot wait to Aion But More Sequel-ish will soon have their chance. Wait, is Aion a verb? I’m pretty sure it isn’t. But I […]
Aion Classic EU’s huge summer patch adds the Soul Reaper class and new player tutorial
If you’re not too distracted by the incoming Aion 2 this fall, you might notice that Europe’s Aion Classic managed to make a splash of its own with this month’s Update 5.0 and the introduction of the Soul Reaper class. The new combat profession is quite the beast: “This dynamic melee class combines...
Aion 2 full launch date confirmed on October 5
Those who have purchased the Founder's Pack will get a 5-day Early Access that starts on September 30.
Aion 2 full launch date confirmed on October 5
Those who have purchased the Founder's Pack will get a 5-day Early Access that starts on September 30.
MMORPG ‘AION 2’ Launches October 5 With Server Test
NCSOFT has announced that its MMORPG AION 2 will launch on October 5, 2026, for PC via Steam and PURPLE in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Ahead of release, the team will conduct a large-scale server test and offer early access for Founder’s Pack owners. The Launch Scale Test will...
Gamescom 2026: Aion 2 makes its global debut October 5 following stress test and headstart
At Gamescom’s Opening Night Live this afternoon, NCsoft brought a bunch of trailers and splashed out previewing multiple games, chief among them – at least for MMORPG players – being Aion 2. The upcoming global MMO got not only a trailer but a launch date. “NC’s AION 2 team is ramping up with a...
AION 2 delayed to October 5 worldwide
Open-world MMORPG AION 2 will launch for PC via Steam and PURPLE on October 5 …
Aion 2 details changes for party sizes, activities, and founder’s pack benefits for its global release
It’s time for yet another info dump out of Aion 2, as NCsoft put together its first livestream for the global release of the MMORPG, with some more details about the game overall, including some important details that fans may want to know about. But before we begin, no, a firm calendar date for...
AION 2, Cinder City, and Project Bonfire Set for gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live From NC
NC, formerly known as NCSOFT, has confirmed that AION 2, Cinder City, and Project Bonfire will appear during gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25. The showcase precedes gamescom 2026, which takes place in Cologne, Germany, from August 26 through August 30. For AION 2, NC confirmed that...
MMO Week in Review: FFXIV in Berlin, Black Desert in SoCal, and Jimothy saturation
It’s been a big week for both major MMO games and lil indies sneaking in around the corners too. Among the bigs, we got all the new details from Final Fantasy XIV’s Fan Festival in Berlin, plus our own Carlo attended Black Desert’s Heidel Ball in California, and Aion 2’s began selling founder...
Betawatch: Aion 2 outlines head start plans as Guild Wars 3 outlines its story premise
Sometimes, there are MMORPGs that surprise you with how quickly they’re coming out, and Aion 2 is just that game for me. That’s not because it’s coming unusually fast but because I keep forgetting it exists between news of the game, so I guess my vision of that title is based on movement. But its...
Aion 2 Founder's Packs Revealed: Early Access, Skins, and Prices
NCSoft reveals Aion 2's three-tiered Founder's Packs. Learn about the different tiers and the MMORPG's release date.
AION 2 Founder’s Pack Now Available for Purchase With 5 Days of Early Access
NC has opened pre-orders for the AION 2 Founder’s Pack, giving eager fans a chance to jump into the MMORPG ahead of its global launch. The post AION 2 Founder’s Pack Now Available for Purchase With 5 Days of Early Access appeared first on COGconnected.
Founder's Pack Content Showcase
Greetings Daevas, Launch is coming up fast and with it, we are releasing our Founder's Pack so you can get ready alongside us! As many of you know, AION 2 Global will be free-to-play when it releases. Daevas who would like to dive right in can prepare by becoming a Founder. Our Founder's Pack will...
Aion 2’s founder’s packs go on sale – here’s how much they cost and what they offer
Earlier this week, Aion 2 detailed how its five day head start would play out for those who buy into the MMORPG’s founder’s packs, but we didn’t know when those packs wold go on sale. Well, as the headline points out, that sale is… right hecking now, evidently. Surprise! In addition to being among...
Here’s how Aion 2’s five-day head start will work, from servers to auction houses to party play
Assuming you’re the sort of person who is not repulsed by the monetization model of Aion 2’s global launch, then you might be wondering just how its early access (aka the five-day head start granted to founder’s pack buyers) is going to work. Luckily, NCsoft has provided those details. First of...
The Daily Grind: Is there MMO discourse you’re tired of seeing?
Earlier this month, two different MMOs, Aion 2 and EverQuest Legends, revealed their monetization plans in the same week, and it was exhausting. To hear angry gamers tell it, both games are egregiously pay-to-win and dead on arrival. Guys, I’ve been doing this as a job over 16 years, and every...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 572: A punch to Elder Scrolls Online’s gut
Justin and Bree discuss Elder Scrolls Online's future, EverQuest Legends' beta, Aion 2's monetization, Tencent's bizarre PlanetSide IP purchase, and Fiesta Online's console rollout, with adventures in LOTRO, Guild Wars 2, and Farever.
Aion 2 releases monetization plan with optional $15 sub, battle pass, cash shop, and founder packs
NCsoft has formally revealed its monetization plan for Aion 2 when its global edition arrives in the west this fall. “Our goal is to be transparent about the entire approach,” NCsoft says, noting that “some areas may change as […] preparation for launch continues.” So here’s the overview: The game...
Aion 2 Is an MMO That Gives You Wings and the Cutest Pets You’ve Ever Seen | IGN Preview
My first MMO was Ultima Online, and despite the fact that my computer could barely run it, UO kicked off a long love affair with the genre that included time with games like EverQuest, Star Wars Galaxies, The Matrix Online, City of Heroes, FFXI and FFXIV, World of WarCraft, and a lot more. But I...
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