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AION 2 Release
AION 2 Release – the date was Mon, October 5, 2026.
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The date for AION 2 Release was Monday, October 5, 2026.
This date comes from Whenext, with a live countdown, calendar file and reminder: https://www.whenext.de/en/event/aion-2-release As of September 19, 2026. Source of the date: NCSoft.
Background
NCSoft moved the global PC launch of AION 2 to October 5, 2026, announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25, 2026. The MMORPG is free-to-play and runs via Steam as well as NCSoft's own PURPLE launcher.
Founder's Pack buyers get five days of early access starting September 30. AION 2 has already been running in Korea and Taiwan since November 2025, but servers and progress there are separate from the global launch.
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NCSoft launches the sequel to its MMORPG AION worldwide, simultaneously on PC.
Officially announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live; a five-day early access starts September 30.
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- When is AION 2 Release?
- The date for AION 2 Release was Monday, October 5, 2026.
- How long ago was AION 2 Release?
- 22 days have passed since AION 2 Release. The event took place on Monday, October 5, 2026.
- What is AION 2 Release about?
- NCSoft launches the sequel to its MMORPG AION worldwide, simultaneously on PC. Officially announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live; a five-day early access starts September 30.