Release Tracker
AION 2 Release Date
Advanced Access is live now. Full Global launch is scheduled for October 5, 2026 at 13:00 UTC after planned maintenance.
Current Global Status
Live realm availability: Not monitored. Official October 14 maintenance, patch and server-transfer notices are listed below; check the current launcher before troubleshooting a connection.
- Service
- Check in game
- Latest game notice
- October 14, 2026
- Source checked
- October 15, 2026
Launch Timeline
Sep 30, 13:30 UTCAdvanced Access opened after a 30-minute delay.
Oct 5, 05:00–13:00 UTCPlanned pre-launch maintenance window.
Oct 5, 13:00 UTCScheduled full Global launch.
Confirmed Steam Facts
Launch DateSteam lists AION 2 as unlocking on October 5, 2026.
Advance AccessFounder Pack early access is advertised for September 30, 2026.
EngineSteam describes AION 2 as built on Unreal Engine 5.
World ScaleSteam says the world is 36 times larger than the original AION.
Combat HookSteam positions flight and verticality as central to combat and exploration.
PvE ScopeSteam describes over 200 dungeons across solo, 5-player and 10-player formats.
Other PvESeasonal challenges, competitive rankings and open-world events are named on Steam.
CustomizationSteam describes over 200 character customization options.
What To Prepare
- Pick two candidate classes instead of locking to a fake pre-launch tier.
- Bookmark class, PvE and PvP tier pages for launch-day updates.
- Check Founder Pack value only if early access or cosmetics matter to you.