AION 2 Release Date — Global Launch & Advanced Access Timeline
AION 2 release date: October 5, 2026 global launch on PC, with Founder's Pack Advanced Access on September 30 — the full official timeline from pre-registration to day one, source-tagged.
The AION 2 release date for the global version is October 5, 2026, confirmed on the official Steam store page and in NC's announcement. Founder's Pack owners get in five days early: Advanced Access opens September 30, 2026. Both dates sit at the end of a runway NC has been building all summer — pre-registration since June, a Founder's Pack on sale since July, and a public Launch Scale Test in mid-September.
Steam API · 2026-09-18Quick answer
Quick answer: AION 2 Global launches October 5, 2026 on PC (Steam + PURPLE), free to play. Founder's Pack owners start September 30, 2026. The Launch Scale Test (September 17–18) has ended and all its progress was wiped. Full timeline below.
The full official timeline
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-registration opens | June 6, 2026 | Open (email / NC account + Steam wishlist) |
| Founder's Pack on sale | July 22, 2026 | On sale (three tiers) |
| Launch Scale Test pre-download | September 16, 2026 | Done |
| Launch Scale Test Day 1 | September 17, 2026 | Done |
| Launch Scale Test Day 2 | September 18, 2026 | Done |
| Advanced Access (Founder's Pack) | September 30, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Global launch | October 5, 2026 | Upcoming |
Why the server test matters for launch week
The Launch Scale Test was not a closed beta with keys — NC opened it to everyone on Steam and PURPLE, capped characters at level 37, and wiped everything at the end of Day 2. The official post spelled out the point: build a production-identical environment and stress servers and infrastructure before launch. Nothing transfers to Advanced Access or launch, so nobody starts the real game with a head start.
Stated by developer · 2026-09-18If you searched for an "AION 2 closed beta" you were likely reading older coverage — the official name is Launch Scale Test, it required no registration, and it is now over. The next door that opens is Founder's Pack Advanced Access on September 30, followed by the global launch on October 5.
Regional timing on launch day
AION 2 Global launches simultaneously across North America, South America, Europe and Japan — the official FAQ lists confirmed server locations in those four regions, with eight supported languages. There is no staggered rollout by country to track: October 5 is one date worldwide for the global version. Exact hour-by-hour unlock times had not been published at our snapshot date (to be verified) — we will pin them here the moment NC posts them.
Stated by developer · 2026-09-18For what changes between the Korean, Taiwanese and global services, see our AION 2 version comparison; for how to get the client, see the download guide.
What to do while you wait
- Secure your name and rewards through the pre-register guide — official channels only.
- New to the game entirely? Start with the beginner guide, pick your main with the all-classes hub, or let the interactive class finder decide.
- Check the system requirements page so launch day is a download, not a hardware surprise.
FAQ
Is the release date different for Steam and PURPLE? No — both PC platforms get Advanced Access on September 30 and global launch on October 5, per NC's announcement.
Does Launch Scale Test progress carry over? No. The official post is explicit: all progression is wiped at the end of Day 2 and nothing transfers to Advanced Access or launch.
What time does AION 2 unlock on October 5? (to be verified) — NC had not published hourly unlock times at our 2026-09-18 snapshot; this page updates the moment they are official.