Aion 2 full launch date confirmed on October 5

NC has confirmed the full launch date for Aion 2 at gamescom 2026. The new MMORPG will be available simultaneously worldwide for PC via Steam and Purple on October 5.

This announcement would practically make the game miss the previously announced September window. However, there is still a way to technically fit that window. Players who have purchased the Aion 2 Founder's Pack will be entitled to Early Access that starts on September 30.

NC has also published a standalone version of the trailer for Aion 2 that first appeared at the gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live stream. You can also find it right below.

NC’s AION 2 team is ramping up with a series of milestones leading toward its newly revealed Monday, October 5 release date on PC (Steam and PURPLE) in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

Before launch, NC will conduct a 'Launch Scale Test' (see Steam page to apply) Thursday and Friday, September 17-18, building an environment similar to the actual service to check server and infrastructure stability, while also giving users the opportunity to experience the game before its official launch.

NC will then give players who have signed up for the Founder’s Pack five days of Early Access gameplay from September 30 to October 4, before the official launch October 5. Players can still sign up for the Founder’s Pack here.