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AION 2
Free-to-play fantasy MMORPG
NCSoft's sequel to Aion, set in a new era of Atreia, free to play worldwide from October 5, 2026.
- Free-to-play
- MMO
- Fantasy MMORPG
- PC
- Released Oct 2026
by NCSoft
AION 2 is a free-to-play fantasy MMORPG on PC, made by NCSoft.
- Price
- Free to play
- Released
- 5 Oct 2026
- On Steam now
- 369,224
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AION 2 is NCSoft's sequel to its 2008 MMORPG Aion, set in a new era of Atreia, the world of the original game. It launched in South Korea and Taiwan in November 2025 and comes to North America, Europe and other regions on October 5, 2026. It is free to play on PC through Steam and NCSoft's PURPLE launcher; a paid Founder's Pack gave early access from September 30.
AION 2 FAQ
Is AION 2 free to play?
Yes. AION 2 is free to play: you can download it and play without paying. It makes money from an optional shop.
Is AION 2 on Steam?
Yes, AION 2 is on Steam.
How many people play AION 2?
369,224 people were playing AION 2 on Steam when we checked, within the last two hours. That counts Steam only, so the real number across every platform is higher.
Does AION 2 have a Discord?
We don't have an official Discord invite for AION 2 yet. If you run one, claim this page and add it.
What platforms is AION 2 on?
AION 2 is on PC.
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