Aion 2: Release, Beta, Platforms, Classes and More in Overview

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Update from August 13, 2026: We have added a post with detailed information about the classes.

What is the connection between Aion 2 and its predecessor? Aion 2 is set around 200 years after Aion 1, and again the focus will be on your stylish wings. The developers themselves refer to Aion 2 as the “full version of Aion” because they were finally able to implement everything that was not possible due to technical limitations about 10 years after the first part.

How much larger will Aion 2 be? According to the developers, the game world will be about 36 times larger than that of its predecessor. This alone gives an impression of how much content to expect.

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How is Aion 2 structured? Similar to Aion 1, you again have to decide on a faction in advance, which will determine several aspects of the game for you:

  • Faction choice
    • The old conflict between Elyos (Light) and Asmodians (Shadow) returns. You must firmly choose a side.
  • Separate servers
    • The opposing faction will be housed on a completely different server.
    • Coordination with friends is therefore important if you want to play together.
  • Targeted encounters
    • Encounters with the opposing side will only occur in instanced modes and in the Abyss, the PvP zone of Aion 2.
  • PvE focus
    • Despite the faction conflict, the gameplay focus of the MMORPG will clearly be on PvE content and less on PvP.

What classes are there? At the launch of Aion 2, there will be a total of 8 classes:

  • Templar 
    • Main tank with a large shield and many defensive abilities
  • Gladiator 
    • Off-tank focused on life-steal and AoE
  • Ranger
    • Archer class with typical abilities
  • Assassin
    • Attacks from stealth with high burst and damage bonus for backstab attacks
  • Summoner 
    • Specialized in battling summoned spirits
  • Wizard
    • Deals explosive damage
  • Cleric
    • functions as the main healer
  • Bard
    • A hybrid role that supports with healing and buffs

You can see the classes in action here:

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We have compiled additional and detailed information about the individual classes in a post for you: Aion 2 Classes: Which are available at launch and which class is the best for beginners?

What PvE content will there be? The focus is primarily on the following content:

  • Dungeons
    • Designed for 4 or 8 players
    • There are various difficulty levels
    • Popular dungeons from the predecessor also return in new form
    • There are also instanced challenges for solo players
  • Dynamic events in the open world
    • No further information is available yet

Although Aion 2 is fundamentally designed as Free2Play, currently 9 out of 10 players in Asia are paying for it. Why this is the case and what exciting insights there have been are explained by the developers in a recent interview: Aion 2 is only Free2Play on paper, 9 out of 10 active players pay

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