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In short
- Launch-day Steam peak: 397,905 concurrent players on Oct 5, 2026 (SteamDB, via Inven Global).
- NC said AION 2 passed 400,000 concurrent players including PURPLE, which Steam charts do not count.
- Early Access peak on Steam: 171,530 (Sept 30, 2026); the game was #1 in Steam’s global Top Sellers.
- Steam Web API snapshot: 237,015 players online on Oct 15, 2026 at 12:27 UTC.
- Steam numbers always undercount AION 2, because PURPLE players are invisible to Steam.
Key numbers
| Metric | Value | Date | Source type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam players online (snapshot) | 237,015 | 2026-10-15, 12:27 UTC | Steam Web API |
| Steam all-time peak | 397,905 | 2026-10-05 (UTC) | SteamDB, via Inven Global |
| Peak incl. PURPLE (NC statement) | 400,000+ | 2026-10-05 | NC, via Inven Global |
| Steam Early Access peak | 171,530 | 2026-09-30 | SteamDB, via Inven Global |
| “Active players” milestones | 300,000, then 400,000 | 2026-10-05 | NC notices |
| Steam wishlists before launch | 1.3 million+ | before 2026-09-30 | Inven Global (no NC primary source found) |
| Steam user reviews | 12,118 recommendations | 2026-10-15 | Steam store data |
How to read these numbers
- Concurrent players are players online at the same moment. A daily peak is the highest value that day.
- Steam counts only Steam. AION 2 also runs on PURPLE, and both share servers. Steam charts therefore always show less than the real total.
- “Active players” in NC’s milestone posts (300,000 and 400,000 on launch day) is NC’s own metric. It is not the same as Steam concurrent users.
- The snapshot is a single moment. Player counts rise in the evening of each region and fall at night.
Store rankings
According to Inven Global, citing NC:
- On September 30, 2026 AION 2 was #1 in Steam’s global Top Sellers and #1 in 12 countries, including the US, France, Germany, Spain and Brazil.
- It ranked #1 in Valve’s weekly global Top Sellers chart for September 29 – October 6.
- On October 6 it was #1 in Steam’s “New & Trending” and “Top Free to Play” categories.
Is the population healthy?
Ten days after launch, more than 230,000 Steam players were online at a European afternoon hour. That is lower than the launch peak, which is normal for any MMORPG after launch week. NC added new European servers on October 8 and opened server transfers on October 14 to spread players more evenly.
We will add a weekly trend table to this page.
KR and TW popularity
KR and TW numbers are not comparable with Global charts. On its August 11, 2026 earnings call NC said that in July and August, after Chapter 1, KR/TW peak concurrent users and revenue were higher than in June, and monthly active users had stopped falling. NC did not give exact player counts there.
FAQ
How many people play AION 2?
On Steam, 237,015 players were online on Oct 15, 2026 at 12:27 UTC. PURPLE players come on top, but NC does not publish a live PURPLE count.
What was the AION 2 all-time peak?
397,905 concurrent players on Steam on launch day, Oct 5, 2026, per SteamDB. NC stated more than 400,000 when PURPLE is included.
Is AION 2 dying?
Ten days after launch the Steam snapshot is still above 230,000 at a European afternoon hour. Some decline after launch week is normal for MMORPGs. We will track the trend.
Does SteamDB include PURPLE players?
No. SteamDB and Steam Charts count only Steam clients.
How popular is AION 2 in Korea?
KR/TW numbers are separate. NC said in August 2026 that KR/TW peak concurrent users and revenue rose in July–August compared with June, but gave no exact player count.
Sources
We rewrite facts from sources in our own words and link to the originals.
- Steam Web API — current players for AION 2 (app 3393110) — player_count 237015 at 2026-10-15 12:27 UTC · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- Inven Global: AION 2 surpasses 400,000 concurrent players with official launch — SteamDB 397,905; NC 400,000+ incl. PURPLE · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- Inven Global: AION 2 hits 170,000 peak concurrent Steam players, tops Top Sellers — 171,530; Top Sellers; 1.3M wishlists · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- Thank you for 300,000 Active Players! · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- Steam announcement: Thank you for 400,000 Active Players · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- Steam store API — AION 2 (app 3393110), English — recommendations total · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- Inven Global: NC Q2 2026 earnings call (Shengqu deal 'not yet signed') · accessed Oct 15, 2026
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