AION 2 / Field guide
AION 2 release dates
Global launched October 5, 2026, after September 30 Early Access. Read the dated platform and Founder-pack history without an expired launch countdown.
The Global launch is in the past
NCSOFT announced Global Early Access for September 30, 2026 on Steam and PURPLE, with official launch on October 5, 2026. This page records those dates; it is not counting down to a future release.
The dates refer to the Global announcement. They do not establish every regional client release or a universal midnight unlock time.
| Milestone | Published date | What it means now |
|---|---|---|
| Global Early Access | September 30, 2026 | Historical five-day head start |
| Global official launch | October 5, 2026 | Released; use the official platform to install |
| Founder packs | Early Access offer | Historical purchase terms; check current store availability |
Where to go now
- Open the official Steam store or the official Global site.
- Check supported regions, PC requirements and the platform account you intend to use.
- Agree on a service, region, faction and server with friends before creating a character.
- Read current maintenance notices if installation works but login is unavailable.
Founder packs: separate the old offer from today
The September announcement described three Founder-pack options granting the five-day start. That head start has ended. Historical membership and pack details should not be read as a current quote or an opportunity to enter before launch.
We do not infer current prices, currencies or remaining availability from that announcement. Check the live official store before making a purchase.
Useful next steps
Sources & dates
Source review: . Publication and revision dates belong to each source; they are not a live check of your account or server.
- NCSOFT Global Early Access announcementGlobal · Published 2026-09-30
- NCSOFT Global PC and regional-hosting announcementGlobal · Published 2026-04-21