{"rewrite":{"id":"r_d707a88876d721a17edde21e","clusterId":"c_65f1a0ad6a4484091a93b222","slug":"aion-2-launches-official-service-on-steam-and-purple","model":"deepseek-v4-1-flash","headline":"AION 2 Launches Official Service On Steam And PURPLE","summary":"NC Corporation launched official service for the MMORPG AION 2 at 22:00 on October 5, as a global version for Japan (Asia), North America, South America, and Europe. The game is set in the world of Atreia 200 years after The Tower of AION, and sources describe its map as 36 times the size of the predecessor's. Players take the role of the demigod Daeva, exploring a world built in Unreal Engine 5 where the Elyos, the Asmodians, and the Dragon Lords intersect. AION 2 ships with 8 classes and more than 200 character customization options covering facial features, body type, costumes, and wings. Combat is described as faster and more dynamic, with skill timing, positioning, and aerial maneuvering shaping the outcome of fights. Dungeons and events support 5 or 10 players. The game is free to download with some items charged.","whyItMatters":"NC is running AION 2 as a simultaneous global launch across four regions and eight languages rather than a staged rollout, which puts the sequel's first live test in several markets at once.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eAION 2 is built and operated by NC Corporation, headquartered in Pangyo, South Korea and led by co-CEOs Kim Taek-jin and Park Byung-moo. The launch is a global version rather than a Japan-only release.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombat rewards role division and coordination, particularly against powerful bosses and high-difficulty dungeons. Between fights, the game includes timed minigames and a pet system, plus solo content players can progress at their own pace. Character creation extends to detailed dyeing as well as costumes and wings.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA collaboration campaign with HP Japan\u0026#39;s gaming brand HyperX runs alongside the launch. Players can enter by following both the official AION 2 and HyperX X accounts and reposting, or by visiting the HyperX corner at participating HyperX OMEN retailers.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe double follow and repost campaign runs from October 5 to October 26, 2026.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe HyperX OMEN store campaign runs from October 5 until prizes run out.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported languages are Japanese, Korean, English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian. The game carries a (C)NC Corporation copyright notice.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"AION 2 ships free-to-download on Steam and PURPLE with items charged separately. The 36x world, 8 classes, and 200-plus customization options set the box price at zero; the revenue model lives in cosmetics and convenience.","twitterPost":"AION 2's 36x map and 8 classes arrive free on Steam and PURPLE. The revenue sits in charged items, not the download.","threadsPost":"AION 2 launches free on Steam and PURPLE, with charged items. NC Corporation is betting a 36x map, 8 classes, and 200-plus customization options can pull players in without a box price, then monetize the wings, costumes, and convenience inside.","newsletterBlurb":"NC Corporation opened official service for AION 2 on October 5, running the MMORPG as a global version across Asia, North America, South America, and Europe at once. The sequel is set 200 years after The Tower of AION and ships with 8 classes, an Unreal Engine 5 world, and a launch collaboration with the gaming brand HyperX.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/?p=1653518\",\"title\":\"Massive MMORPG \\\"AION 2\\\" Launches Official Service Today, October 5! Set in a vast fantasy world 36 times the size of predecessor \\\"The Tower of AION,\\\" players can enjoy flight-based exploration and immersive action battles\"},{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2610052v\",\"title\":\"Massive MMORPG \\\"AION 2\\\" Launches Official Service Today, October 5! 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