Aion 2: Pricing, Monetization, and Pay2Win

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If you are looking for more information about the release of Aion 2, check out our table of contents. It will take you to the right place:

What will Aion 2 cost? Aion 2 will be free-to-play. So you don’t have to pay anything if you just want to play the game. However, there will be various ways to invest real money in the in-game shop, in a battle pass, or an optional subscription. You can also purchase founder packs that provide you with some items and benefits (such as early access).

What are the prices of the founder packs and what do they contain? Overall, you can purchase 3 founder packs with the following contents:

• Standard (21.25 €)
  • 5 Days Advanced Access: Explore the entirely new world as one of the first 5 days before the official launch.
  • 1 Supply Box for the Daeva Expedition (Bound): Contains helpful items for a smooth start in the game
  • Unique Title [Atreia’s Vanguard]: A very special title of the “Unique” rank – exclusive for your character
  • 30 Days Subscription

• Deluxe (42.49 €)
  • Includes everything from the Standard Pack (5 Days Advanced Access / Supply Box for the Daeva Expedition (Bound) / Title)
  • Ascended Daeva (Appearance: Set): A special armor skin that combines angular plate armor with luxurious leather accents
  • Weapon Skin [Eternal Sun]: A weapon skin with special effects
  • 30 Days Subscription

• Ultimate (84.99 €)
  • Includes everything from the Deluxe Pack (5 Days Advanced Access / Supply Box for the Daeva Expedition (Bound) / Title / Ascended Daeva (Appearance: Set) (Bound) / Weapon Skin Chest: Eternal Sun (Bound)
  • Daeva Styling Chest (Bound): A unique styling item for the fashion-conscious, exclusive to the Ultimate Founder Pack for AION 2
  • Aria in Moonlight (Appearance: Set) (Bound): An elegant armor skin inspired by the icy shimmer of winter moonlight.
  • Companion [Black Dragon]: A special premium pet companion that never lets you down on your adventures
  • Burning Sun Wings (Bound): A dazzling wing skin with shining feathers made of golden flames
  • 30 Days Subscription

Please note that the skins of the founder packs will not end up in the in-game shop of Aion 2 later. The developers explained this during the livestream on August 8, 2026.

How is Aion 2 financed? Basically, there will be various ways to invest real money in Aion 2:

• Founder Packs
  • Offer 5 Days Early Access, exclusive cosmetic items (which are not supposed to end up in the shop later) and consumables. The release date, prices, and exact content are still unknown.
• Currencies
  • The in-game currency “Kina” can be earned and is used for the player marketplace.
  • The premium currency “Quna” is purchased with real money for the shop and the battle pass.
• Trade & Exchange
  • On the marketplace, players trade their items with Kina. An exchange also allows for direct switching between Kina and Quna.
• Optional Subscription
  • Costs 15 US Dollars (Euro price pending). It grants gameplay bonuses and unlocks access to the marketplace, the exchange, and a special shop.
• In-game Shop
  • Sells cosmetic items (clothing, wings, companions) as well as earnable consumables.
• Battle Pass
  • Offers a free and a paid path for cosmetics, currencies, and upgrade materials.

Is Aion 2 Pay2Win or Pay2Progress? Aion 2 is primarily Pay2Progress, as the developers have already begun to move away from Pay2Win some time ago. In summary, the following features can be highlighted:

• Pay-to-Progress in PvE
  • Those investing real money (Quna) can directly purchase in the auction house and thus gain an enormous time advantage in character development. Additionally, the supposedly “optional” subscription is practically mandatory for heavy players, as it provides access to essential trading functions.
• No Pay-to-Win in PvP
  • In instanced player-versus-player battles, the purchased advantage diminishes, as the game automatically adjusts the equipment of all participants to a comparable level. Here, skill matters, not the wallet.
• Free alternative through grind
  • The system also rewards diligent free-to-play players. Earned in-game currency (Kina) can be exchanged for premium currency (Quna), allowing you to finance the battle pass completely without real money. However, one drawback remains that this pass is only valid for a single character and not for the entire account.

For more detailed information on the economy, payment model, subscription, and battle bass, see our dedicated article on the topic: Aion 2 Payment Model – Everything you need to know about currencies, subscription, battle pass and early access