Aion 2: Release, Early Access, Platforms, Classes and More in Overview

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

Update from September 29, 2026: There were some outdated info in our overview, which we have replaced with current findings.

How much should 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 do the founder packs cost and what do they include?

You can purchase a total of 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 to your character
- 30 Days Subscription

Deluxe (€42.49)
- Includes everything from the Standard pack (5 Days Advanced Access / Supply crate 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 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 stylish, 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 that will never let you down on your adventures
- Burning Sun Wings (Bound): A dazzling wing skin with radiant feathers of golden flames
- 30 Days Subscription

Note that the skins of the founder packs should not later appear in the in-game shop of Aion 2. The developers explained this during the livestream on August 8, 2026.

How is Aion 2 funded?

In principle, there will be various ways to invest real money in Aion 2:

Founder Packs
- Offer 5 days early access, exclusive cosmetic items (which should not land in the shop later) and consumables.
Currencies
- The in-game currency “Kinah” can be earned and comes in 2 variants, you use the currency for almost all expenses – more on this here: Aion 2 Kinah farming: How to get rich quickly
- The premium currency “Quna” is purchased with real money for the shop, the battle pass, and for conversion into Kinah.
Trade & Exchange
- On the marketplace, players trade their items for Kinah. An exchange allows for direct conversion between Kinah and Quna.
Optional Subscription
- Costs $15 (Euro price pending). It provides 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.

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NCSoft presents the release date of AION 2 in the new trailer at the Summer Game Fest

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Is Aion 2 Pay2Win or Pay2Progress?

Aion 2 is primarily Pay2Progress, as the developers have already started their departure from Pay2Win some time ago. In summary, the following characteristics can be highlighted:

Pay-to-Progress in PvE
- Those who invest real money (Quna) can directly buy in the auction house and gain a significant time advantage in character development. Additionally, the supposedly “optional” subscription is practically mandatory for frequent players, as it grants access to essential trading functions.
Partially Pay-to-Win in PvP
- In instanced player-versus-player battles such as battlegrounds, the purchased advantage disappears, as the game automatically adjusts the equipment of all participants to a comparable level. However, in the Abyss and rift events, players with strong equipment clearly have an advantage.
Free Battle Pass is only available to subscribers
- Since only unbound Kinah, which is primarily obtained through marketplace sales, can be converted into Quna, only subscribers can earn the costs for the battle pass. This aims to combat gold sellers and bots but disadvantages free-to-play players.