Aion 2: Price, Monetization, and Pay2Win

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If you are looking for additional information about the release of Aion 2, check 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 options to spend real money in the in-game shop, on a battle pass, or an optional subscription. You can also purchase founder packs that grant you some items and advantages (such as early access).

What do the founder packs cost and what do they include? In total, you can purchase 3 founder packs with the following contents:

• Standard (€21.25)
  • 5 days advanced access: Explore the completely new world as one of the first 5 days before the official launch.
  • 1 supply crate for the Daeva expedition (bound): Contains helpful items for a smooth start into the game
  • Unique title [Atreia’s Vanguard]: A very special title of the rank “Unique” – exclusive for your character
  • 30 days subscription

• Deluxe (€42.49)
  • Includes everything from the standard package (5 days advanced access / supply crate for the Daeva expedition (bound) / title)
  • Ascended Daeva (Appearance: Set): A special armor skin that combines rugged 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 package (5 days advanced access / supply crate for the Daeva expedition (bound) / title / ascended Daeva (appearance: set) (bound) / weapon skin chest: eternal sun (bound)
  • Daeva styling chest (bound): A special styling item for the style-conscious, exclusively for 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 will never let you down on your adventures
  • Burning Sun Wings (bound): A dazzling wing skin with radiant feathers made of golden flames
  • 30 days subscription

Please note that the skins from the founder packs are not intended to appear in the in-game shop of Aion 2 later. The developers stated this during the livestream on August 8, 2026.

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

• Founder packs
  • Offer 5 days early access, exclusive cosmetic items (should not end up in the shop later) and consumables. The release date, prices, and exact contents are still unknown.
• Currencies
  • The in-game currency “Kina” can be earned and is used for the player marketplace.
  • The premium currency “Quna” can be purchased with real money for the shop and the battle pass.
• Trade & Exchange
  • In the marketplace, players trade their items with Kina. An exchange allows for direct trade between Kina and Quna.
• Optional subscription
  • Costs $15 (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 mainly Pay2Progress, as the developers started their departure from Pay2Win some time ago. In summary, the following features can be highlighted:

• Pay-to-Progress in PvE
  • Investing real money (Quna) allows you to directly purchase items in the auction house and thus gain an enormous time advantage in character development. Furthermore, the so-called “optional” subscription is practically mandatory for frequent players, as it grants access to essential trading functions.
• No Pay-to-Win in PvP
  • In instanced player-versus-player battles, the purchased advantage dissipates, as the game automatically adjusts the equipment of all participants to a comparable level. Here, skill determines success, not wallet size.
• 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 only applies to a single character and not the entire account.

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