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In short
- AION 2 Global launched on October 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM PDT / 15:00 CEST on Steam and PURPLE (Windows PC).
- Early Access for Founder’s Pack buyers ran from September 30 to October 4, 2026.
- Korea (KR) and Taiwan (TW) launched together on November 19, 2025 at midnight KST, on PC and mobile.
- China (CN) has a publishing partner, Shengqu Games, but no test or launch date has been announced.
- There is no official mobile or console release date for Global.
When did AION 2 Global launch?
AION 2 Global went live on October 5, 2026. Servers opened at 6:00 AM PDT, which is 13:00 UTC, 15:00 CEST and 10:00 PM KST. On launch morning NC confirmed that the start time would not move.
The Global version is free to play. It runs on Windows PC only, through Steam and NC’s own launcher PURPLE. Both stores share the same servers.
Global launch timeline
| Date (2026) | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | Official Global website opens | Official Official |
| 2026-09-16 | Pre-download for the Launch Scale Test | Official Official |
| 2026-09-17 – 09-18 | Launch Scale Test (LST): open to everyone, level cap 37, all progress wiped | Official Official |
| 2026-09-30 | Early Access (Advanced Access) opens for Founder’s Pack buyers; start moved to 7:00 AM PDT / 14:00 UTC | Official Official |
| 2026-10-04 – 10-05 | Pre-launch maintenance, 10:00 PM PDT Oct 4 to 6:00 AM PDT Oct 5 | Official Official |
| 2026-10-05 | Global launch, 6:00 AM PDT / 15:00 CEST | Official Official |
| 2026-10-07 | First post-launch patch (Oct 6 PDT / Oct 7 CEST) | Official Official |
| 2026-10-14 | Second patch; server transfers open; Halloween event starts | Official Official |
The Launch Scale Test used a separate Steam app called “AION 2 Playtest”. Its progress did not carry over to Early Access or launch.
When did AION 2 launch in Korea and Taiwan?
The Korean (KR) and Taiwanese (TW) services launched together on November 19, 2025 at midnight KST. In Taiwan local time this was 11:00 PM on November 18. NC operates KR, and NC Taiwan operates TW.
Both versions run on PC and mobile (Android and iOS). They use their own clients, accounts and update schedule. Progress does not transfer to Global.
On July 1, 2026 KR and TW received the major update “Chapter 1”. It added the Brawler class, raised the level cap to 50 and opened two new regions. None of this is in Global yet. See What’s coming to Global.
Version overview
| Service | Operator | Launch | Platforms | Status on Oct 15, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global | NC | 2026-10-05 | Windows PC (Steam, PURPLE) | Live, Season 1 |
| KR | NC | 2025-11-19 | PC (PURPLE), Android, iOS | Live, Chapter 1 |
| TW | NC Taiwan | 2025-11-19 (Nov 18, 23:00 TW time) | PC (PURPLE), Android, iOS | Live, Chapter 1 |
| CN | Shengqu Games (planned) | Not announced | Not confirmed | Partnership announced, no date |
Is there a date for China?
No. On July 30, 2026 NC and Shengqu Games held a partnership signing ceremony in Shanghai. Shengqu opened a Chinese website and named the service 永恒之塔2. NC said the schedule would be announced later.
On August 11, 2026 NC’s co-CEO said on the earnings call that the deal was not yet signed. The framework was agreed, but details were still under negotiation. We track updates on the CN launch tracker.
Mobile and console: any dates?
- Mobile (Global): not announced. The official FAQ answers the mobile question by naming only Steam and PURPLE.
- PS5 / Xbox: no announcement in any official NC notice we reviewed.
- Steam Deck / Linux: not officially supported. NC says the game may run on other devices, but it supports only Windows PC.
We will update this page when NC announces new dates.
FAQ
When did AION 2 come out globally?
The Global version went live on October 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM PDT (13:00 UTC, 15:00 CEST). Founder’s Pack buyers could play from September 30 in Early Access.
Is AION 2 out in North America and Europe?
Yes. The Global service covers North America (NA West and NA East), Europe, Latin America and ASIA with one shared launch date.
When is the AION 2 mobile release date for Global?
NC has not announced one. The Global FAQ lists only Steam and PURPLE on Windows PC. Mobile versions exist only for Korea and Taiwan.
Is there an AION 2 PS5 or Xbox release date?
No console version has been announced in any official NC notice we checked as of October 15, 2026.
When does AION 2 launch in China?
No date is confirmed. NC and Shengqu Games held a partnership ceremony on July 30, 2026, and NC said on August 11 that the final contract was not yet signed.
Sources
We rewrite facts from sources in our own words and link to the originals.
- Advanced Access Servers (server list and access schedule) — access schedule table · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- Client Decryption and Early Access Start Time · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- AION 2 Will Launch On Time · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- Launch Scale Test Coming Up · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- Your Saga Takes Flight (official Global website opens) · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- Steam store API — AION 2 (app 3393110), English — release_date, platforms · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- AION 2 Launch FAQ · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- NC press release: AION 2 launches in Korea and Taiwan; The Echoes of Eternity OST · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- 7/1 업데이트 노트 — Chapter 1 · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- The Korea Times: NC, Shengqu Games sign deal to bring Aion 2 to China · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- Inven Global: NC Q2 2026 earnings call (Shengqu deal 'not yet signed') · accessed Oct 15, 2026
- Inven Global: AION 2 surpasses 400,000 concurrent players with official launch — 10:00 PM KST · accessed Oct 15, 2026
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