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 our table of contents. It will take you to the right place:

Update from August 9, 2026: We have added new information about the founder packages for you.

What should Aion 2 cost?

Aion 2 will be free-to-play. Therefore, you won’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 on an optional subscription. You can also purchase founder packages that provide you with some items and benefits (such as early access).

What are the costs of the founder packages and what do they include?

In total, you can purchase 3 founder packages 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 Crate for the Daeva Expedition (Bound): Contains useful items for a smooth start in the game
- Unique Title [Atreia’s Vanguard]: A very special title of the “Unique” rank – exclusive to 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 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 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 fashion-conscious, exclusive to the Ultimate founder package for AION 2
- Moonlight Aria (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 of golden flames
- 30 Days Subscription

Note that the skins of the founder packages are not supposed to land in the in-game shop of Aion 2 later. The developers stated this during the livestream on August 8, 2026.

How is Aion 2 funded?

Basically, there will be various options to invest real money in Aion 2:

Founder packages
- Offer 5 days early access, exclusive cosmetic items (which are not supposed to land 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 for Kina. An exchange system also allows for a direct switch between Kina and Quna.
Optional Subscription
- Costs $15 (Euro price pending). It grants gameplay bonuses and unlocks access to the marketplace, exchange system, 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 mainly Pay2Progress, as the developers already started their departure from Pay2Win some time ago. In summary, the following features can be highlighted:

Pay-to-Progress in PvE
- Those who invest real money (Quna) can directly purchase in the auction house and gain a significant time advantage in character development. Additionally, the supposedly “optional” subscription is practically mandatory for avid 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 balances the equipment of all participants to a comparable level. Here, skill decides, 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 one to finance the Battle Pass completely without real money. However, one downside remains that this pass is only valid for a single character and not for the entire account.