Aion 2: Patch Notes for the update of November 4, 2026

The Ludra raid reopens after its short closure in Aion 2. What else is included, you will find out here at MeinMMO in the complete patch notes.

  • The “Abyssal Forge:Ludra” content will be added.
    • “Abyssal Forge:Ludra” will feature Normal and Hard difficulties, with a 1-hour time limit for each run.
      • “Abyssal Forge:Ludra (Hard)” is challenging content designed for top-tier players, requiring advanced character progression, mastery of dungeon mechanics, and strong cooperation among Force members.
      • Players can continue progressing and earning rewards even without clearing Hard difficulty, as Normal difficulty also offers the same types of item rewards as Hard difficulty.
      • However, the item drop rates will vary depending on the difficulty.
    • Minimum Entry Item Level
      • Normal: 2,800
      • Hard: 3,000

    ※ The minimum entry item level is only a requirement for entering the content and does not guarantee a successful clear. Players will need sufficient character progression, combat proficiency, and teamwork among Force members to overcome the challenge.

    • New rewards can be obtained from Sanctuary – Abyssal Forge: Ludra.
      • Ludra’s Weapon, Guard (Bound)
      • Ludra’s Bracelet (Bound)
      • Abyssal Bracelet (Bound)
      • Sealed Abyssal Waves Wings
      • Artwork: Abyssal Ludra
    • Players can use Substance Morph on a Gear Change Voucher to obtain an Abyssal Forge: Weapon Selection Chest (Bound).
    • Top-ranking Forces that clear Abyssal Forge: Ludra (Hard) will be inducted into the Hall of Fame based on their regional rankings.

    ※ If the same character is registered in the Hall of Fame multiple times, duplicate entries may be removed.

    ※ If a character listed in the Hall of Fame is found to have engaged in prohibited activities, their Hall of Fame record may be removed.

    Bracelet

    • Two new bracelets will be added.
      • Abyssal Bracelet (Bound), Ludra’s Bracelet (Bound)
      • The Abyssal Bracelet (Bound) can be Amplified up to Level 3.
      • Ludra’s Bracelet (Bound) can be Amplified up to Level 5.
    • The Abyssal Bracelet (Bound) will have a chance to drop from both Normal and Hard difficulties of Abyssal Forge.
    • Players will be able to select a Gear Change Voucher (Bound) as a guaranteed reward from both Normal and Hard difficulties of Abyssal Forge.
      • Players will be able to select a Gear Change Voucher: Ludra (Bound) as a guaranteed reward from Abyssal Forge (Normal).
      • Players will be able to select a Gear Change Voucher: Ludra (Hard) (Bound) as a guaranteed reward from Abyssal Forge (Hard).
    • Players will be able to obtain Ludra’s Bracelet (Bound) through Substance Morph using a Gear Change Voucher.
      • Gear Change Voucher: Ludra (Bound) x6 → Ludra’s Bracelet (Bound)
      • Gear Change Voucher: Ludra (Hard) (Bound) x3 → Ludra’s Bracelet (Bound)
      • Gear Change Voucher: Ludra (Bound) x2 → Gear Change Voucher: Ludra (Hard) (Bound) x1

    Abyss

    • Chaotic Outer Reshanta
      • “Chaotic Outer Reshanta” will be added to reduce disparities in Abyss Point acquisition based on character progression and create a more balanced PvP environment.
        • All characters will have standardized stats, allowing players to enjoy PvP on equal footing regardless of their character’s progression level.
        • Players will be able to enter starting at Lv. 45 and will receive 3 hours of base playtime per week.
        • Players will be able to extend their playtime using an Outer Entry Stones.
        • All characters’ stats, skill levels, and Stigma levels will be standardized to the same values. Only stat bonuses and specialization effects provided by class-specific skills and Stigmas will apply.
        • Some Season Missions will also be available for completion in Chaotic Outer Reshanta.
    • The following rewards will be available in Outer Reshanta.
      • Kina (Bound), Abyss Point
      • Common, Rare, and Epic Gear
      • Outer Abyss Rift Stone (Bound)
      • Various other crafting materials (Bound)
    • Abyss Points earned through PvP in Outer Reshanta will be reduced by 50%.

    Various other crafting materials (Bound)

    • Artifact Siege
      • The Artifact Siege schedule will be changed from three times a week to twice a week (Thursdays and Saturdays).
        • The event will continue to take place at the same time as before, 21:00.

    To ensure players do not lose out on rewards due to the reduced event frequency, the Abyss Points awarded per run in the Abyss Corridor will be increased by 50%.

    • Artifact Boss
      • In line with the revised Artifact Siege schedule, the schedules for the three Artifact Bosses (Executor Kaira, Executor Argo, and Executor Tamasa) will also be changed to twice a week (Thursdays and Saturdays).
      • The battles will continue to take place at the same time as before, 21:30.

    Field Boss

    • The respawn times for some Field Bosses will be changed.
      • Elyos: Eternal Gartua / High Commander Lagta (12 hours → 11 hours)
      • Asmodian: Immortal Gartua / High Commander Lagta (12 hours → 11 hours)
    • The respawn time for the Abyss Field Boss Argo, the Spirit King will be changed.
      • Will spawn twice daily at 10:30 and 22:30.

    Expedition (Exploration)

    • Rewards for select Expedition (Exploration) Dungeons will be increased to ease progression, allowing players to continue developing their characters even when finding a party is difficult.
      • Draupnir (Exploration)
      • Vakron Sky Island (Exploration)
      • Ferocious Horn Den (Exploration)
    • Available rewards will be increased to match those offered in Normal difficulty.
      • The amount of Kina (Bound) obtained will be increased.
      • The amount of Enhance Stones, Kina (Bound), Silentium (Bound), and Soul Codex (Bound) obtained will be increased.
      • Amplify Stone Fragment (Unique) (Bound) will be added to the rewards.
      • Refining Stones and crafting materials will be obtainable in the same quantities as in Normal difficulty.
        • However, these items will drop as Bound items and cannot be traded.
      • The number of runs required to obtain guaranteed rewards and the number of available runs will be adjusted to match those of Conquest difficulty.
      • The Kina reward thresholds based on the cumulative number of Expedition (Exploration) runs will be adjusted.0–40 runs: 100% Kina received
        • 41–50 runs: 80% Kina received
        • 51–60 runs: 60% Kina received
        • 61–70 runs: 40% Kina received
        • 71+ runs: 20% Kina received

      UI Improvements

      • A [Standard Color Code] input field will be added to the Color Palette UI, allowing players to enter color codes for use in web searches and other applications.
        • Players will be able to continue using previously used color codes by entering them in the [Standard Color Code] field.
        • This feature will be applied to the following UI elements.
          • Customization
          • Closet
          • [Settings] > [Chat Font Color]

      [Event]

      1. Ludra Conquest Check-In

      ■ Event Schedule

      PST: November 4, 2026 at 06:00 – November 17, 2026 at 23:59

      CET: November 4, 2026 at 15:00 – November 18, 2026 at 8:59

      ■ Event Details

      • Log in and check-in once per day during the event.
      • Each check-in unlocks the next day’s reward.
      • There are 7 rewards to claim over the 14-day event, so you can miss up to 7 days and still complete the full track

      ​

      [Reward]

      Day​Reward​Quantity​
      Day 1Bound Kina500,000
      Day 2Centuryroot Token (Shugo Coin)2,000
      Day 3Phantasmal Fragment (Nightmare Coin)3,000
      Day 4Abyss Points30,000
      Day 5Soul Crystal3,000
      Day 6Bound Kina1,000,000
      Day 7Fresh Leaf Tiara (Helm)x1

      ​

      Fresh Leaf Tiara (Helm)
      ​

      ​

      2. Odyle Energy Boost

      Ludra won’t go down easy, so we will be sending backup. From October 28 to November 10, log in every day to grab 4x Odyle Energy straight from your in-game mail.

      Use it to run more Expeditions, clear more Transcendence Dungeons, and gear up so you’re ready for this abyssal force.

      ■ Event Schedule

      PST: October 28, 2026 after maintenance – November 10, 2026 before maintenance
      CET: October 28, 2026 after maintenance – November 11, 2026 before maintenance

      ■ Event Details

      1. Log in once per day during the event
      2. Check your in-game mail
      3. Claim your Odyle Energy x4

      ■ Note

      • One delivery per account, per day. 
      • Event mail expires 7 days after it’s received.

      3. Ludra Hunt

      Ludra is the first major challenge players will face in AION 2, and the parties who take it down first deserve to be remembered for it.

      You’ll be memorialized in-game through the Hall of Fame, but we also want to throw in a little extra so you can show off your accomplishment while traveling through Atreia.

      ​■ Event Schedule

      PST: November 4, 2026 after maintenance – November 24, 2026 before maintenance

      CET: November 4, 2026 after maintenance – November 25, 2026 before maintenance

      ​■ Event Details

      The first 20 parties to kill Ludra on hard mode in each region will earn an exclusive title that marks them as part of AION 2 history. Additionally, everyone who defeats Ludra during the event period will get something to show for their achievement!

      • Regions: Europe, NA East, NA West, South America, and Asia
      Rank​​Eligible Players
      Rank 110 Players per region (1st party to clear hard mode Ludra)
      Rank 240 Players per region (2nd to 5th parties to clear hard mode Ludra)
      Rank 3150 Players per region (the 6th to 20th parties to clear hard mode Ludra)
      UniversalAll other players who clear normal or hard mode Ludra

      [Abyssal Refinement Clear During AA Period]

      – The 10 Force members in the EU region who cleared Ludra during the AA period will be awarded a title featuring a red background.

      RankTitleTitle (EN)
      The first 10 Force members to clear Ludra during the AA period.
      First party that cleared Ludra during AA
      The First to Seal LudraThe First to Seal Ludra
      Rank 1: The 10 members of the top-ranked Force to clear Hard Mode in each region.
      10 players per region (1st party to clear Hard Mode)
      The First to Slay LudraThe First to Slay Ludra
      Rank 2: The 40 members of the Forces ranked 2nd to 5th in each region for clearing Hard Mode.
      40 players per region (2~5th party to clear Hard Mode)
      Ludra’s ConquerorLudra’s Conqueror
      Rank 3: The 150 members of the Forces ranked 6th through 20th in each region for clearing Hard Mode.
      150 players per region (6~20 party to clear Hard Mode)
      Ludra’s VanquisherLudra’s Vanquisher
      All players who clear Ludra during the event period
      All other players who kill Ludra during the event
      Ludra’s NemesisLudra’s Nemesis

      ■ Notes:

      • Titles for rank 1-3 will have a purple decorative background.
      • The titles will only be awarded if Ludra is cleared during the event period.
      • Titles will be sent no later than December 2nd, 23:59 PST.

      [Other Improvements and Bug Fixes]

      Improvements

      • The souls of certain Pets, previously available only through Pet Chests, will also be obtainable directly from Expedition and Transcendence Dungeons.
      • New crafting recipes will be added, allowing players to craft True Dragon and Star Dragon Gear with a 100% success rate.
        • New crafting options will be added to reduce the risk of crafting failures and give players more flexibility to choose their preferred crafting method.
          • The new crafting recipes will guarantee success but will not trigger COMBO (Great Success).
          • All Gear crafted using the new recipes will be granted as Bound items and cannot be traded.
          • Both Bound and Unbound Artisan to Epic Gear will be eligible for use as crafting materials.
      • Existing crafting recipes will remain unchanged.
        • While existing crafting recipes carry a risk of failure, they offer the chance to trigger COMBO (Great Success) for additional rewards and obtain tradable Gear.
        • The new crafting recipes guarantee successful Gear crafting, but forgo the potential bonus rewards from COMBO and the ability to obtain tradable Gear.
      • Dungeon difficulty information will be added to Item Source.

      Retrieval and Restoration

      • The following restorations and item recoveries will be carried out during the November 4, 2026 update.
        • Content entry passes that were not reset as intended in the EU region on Oct 25 will be granted. 

      Aion 2 continues to maintain high player engagement and popularity. At MeinMMO editor Alex, one class has even made him wistfully look back at Aion 2 while playing other MMOs: One class in Aion 2 is so good that I miss it in other MMORPGs

      • The “Abyssal Forge:Ludra” content will be added.
        • “Abyssal Forge:Ludra” will feature Normal and Hard difficulties, with a 1-hour time limit for each run.
          • “Abyssal Forge:Ludra (Hard)” is challenging content designed for top-tier players, requiring advanced character progression, mastery of dungeon mechanics, and strong cooperation among Force members.
          • Players can continue progressing and earning rewards even without clearing Hard difficulty, as Normal difficulty also offers the same types of item rewards as Hard difficulty.
          • However, the item drop rates will vary depending on the difficulty.
        • Minimum Entry Item Level
          • Normal: 2,800
          • Hard: 3,000

        ※ The minimum entry item level is only a requirement for entering the content and does not guarantee a successful clear. Players will need sufficient character progression, combat proficiency, and teamwork among Force members to overcome the challenge.

        • New rewards can be obtained from Sanctuary – Abyssal Forge: Ludra.
          • Ludra’s Weapon, Guard (Bound)
          • Ludra’s Bracelet (Bound)
          • Abyssal Bracelet (Bound)
          • Sealed Abyssal Waves Wings
          • Artwork: Abyssal Ludra
        • Players can use Substance Morph on a Gear Change Voucher to obtain an Abyssal Forge: Weapon Selection Chest (Bound).
        • Top-ranking Forces that clear Abyssal Forge: Ludra (Hard) will be inducted into the Hall of Fame based on their regional rankings.

        ※ If the same character is registered in the Hall of Fame multiple times, duplicate entries may be removed.

        ※ If a character listed in the Hall of Fame is found to have engaged in prohibited activities, their Hall of Fame record may be removed.

        Bracelet

        • Two new bracelets will be added.
          • Abyssal Bracelet (Bound), Ludra’s Bracelet (Bound)
          • The Abyssal Bracelet (Bound) can be Amplified up to Level 3.
          • Ludra’s Bracelet (Bound) can be Amplified up to Level 5.
        • The Abyssal Bracelet (Bound) will have a chance to drop from both Normal and Hard difficulties of Abyssal Forge.
        • Players will be able to select a Gear Change Voucher (Bound) as a guaranteed reward from both Normal and Hard difficulties of Abyssal Forge.
          • Players will be able to select a Gear Change Voucher: Ludra (Bound) as a guaranteed reward from Abyssal Forge (Normal).
          • Players will be able to select a Gear Change Voucher: Ludra (Hard) (Bound) as a guaranteed reward from Abyssal Forge (Hard).
        • Players will be able to obtain Ludra’s Bracelet (Bound) through Substance Morph using a Gear Change Voucher.
          • Gear Change Voucher: Ludra (Bound) x6 → Ludra’s Bracelet (Bound)
          • Gear Change Voucher: Ludra (Hard) (Bound) x3 → Ludra’s Bracelet (Bound)
          • Gear Change Voucher: Ludra (Bound) x2 → Gear Change Voucher: Ludra (Hard) (Bound) x1

        Abyss

        • Chaotic Outer Reshanta
          • “Chaotic Outer Reshanta” will be added to reduce disparities in Abyss Point acquisition based on character progression and create a more balanced PvP environment.
            • All characters will have standardized stats, allowing players to enjoy PvP on equal footing regardless of their character’s progression level.
            • Players will be able to enter starting at Lv. 45 and will receive 3 hours of base playtime per week.
            • Players will be able to extend their playtime using an Outer Entry Stones.
            • All characters’ stats, skill levels, and Stigma levels will be standardized to the same values. Only stat bonuses and specialization effects provided by class-specific skills and Stigmas will apply.
            • Some Season Missions will also be available for completion in Chaotic Outer Reshanta.
        • The following rewards will be available in Outer Reshanta.
          • Kina (Bound), Abyss Point
          • Common, Rare, and Epic Gear
          • Outer Abyss Rift Stone (Bound)
          • Various other crafting materials (Bound)
        • Abyss Points earned through PvP in Outer Reshanta will be reduced by 50%.

        Various other crafting materials (Bound)

        • Artifact Siege
          • The Artifact Siege schedule will be changed from three times a week to twice a week (Thursdays and Saturdays).
            • The event will continue to take place at the same time as before, 21:00.

        To ensure players do not lose out on rewards due to the reduced event frequency, the Abyss Points awarded per run in the Abyss Corridor will be increased by 50%.

        • Artifact Boss
          • In line with the revised Artifact Siege schedule, the schedules for the three Artifact Bosses (Executor Kaira, Executor Argo, and Executor Tamasa) will also be changed to twice a week (Thursdays and Saturdays).
          • The battles will continue to take place at the same time as before, 21:30.

        Field Boss

        • The respawn times for some Field Bosses will be changed.
          • Elyos: Eternal Gartua / High Commander Lagta (12 hours → 11 hours)
          • Asmodian: Immortal Gartua / High Commander Lagta (12 hours → 11 hours)
        • The respawn time for the Abyss Field Boss Argo, the Spirit King will be changed.
          • Will spawn twice daily at 10:30 and 22:30.

        Expedition (Exploration)

        • Rewards for select Expedition (Exploration) Dungeons will be increased to ease progression, allowing players to continue developing their characters even when finding a party is difficult.
          • Draupnir (Exploration)
          • Vakron Sky Island (Exploration)
          • Ferocious Horn Den (Exploration)
        • Available rewards will be increased to match those offered in Normal difficulty.
          • The amount of Kina (Bound) obtained will be increased.
          • The amount of Enhance Stones, Kina (Bound), Silentium (Bound), and Soul Codex (Bound) obtained will be increased.
          • Amplify Stone Fragment (Unique) (Bound) will be added to the rewards.
          • Refining Stones and crafting materials will be obtainable in the same quantities as in Normal difficulty.
            • However, these items will drop as Bound items and cannot be traded.
          • The number of runs required to obtain guaranteed rewards and the number of available runs will be adjusted to match those of Conquest difficulty.
          • The Kina reward thresholds based on the cumulative number of Expedition (Exploration) runs will be adjusted.0–40 runs: 100% Kina received
            • 41–50 runs: 80% Kina received
            • 51–60 runs: 60% Kina received
            • 61–70 runs: 40% Kina received
            • 71+ runs: 20% Kina received

          UI Improvements

          • A [Standard Color Code] input field will be added to the Color Palette UI, allowing players to enter color codes for use in web searches and other applications.
            • Players will be able to continue using previously used color codes by entering them in the [Standard Color Code] field.
            • This feature will be applied to the following UI elements.
              • Customization
              • Closet
              • [Settings] > [Chat Font Color]

          [Event]

          1. Ludra Conquest Check-In

          ■ Event Schedule

          PST: November 4, 2026 at 06:00 – November 17, 2026 at 23:59

          CET: November 4, 2026 at 15:00 – November 18, 2026 at 8:59

          ■ Event Details

          • Log in and check-in once per day during the event.
          • Each check-in unlocks the next day’s reward.
          • There are 7 rewards to claim over the 14-day event, so you can miss up to 7 days and still complete the full track

          ​

          [Reward]

          Day​Reward​Quantity​
          Day 1Bound Kina500,000
          Day 2Centuryroot Token (Shugo Coin)2,000
          Day 3Phantasmal Fragment (Nightmare Coin)3,000
          Day 4Abyss Points30,000
          Day 5Soul Crystal3,000
          Day 6Bound Kina1,000,000
          Day 7Fresh Leaf Tiara (Helm)x1

          ​

          Fresh Leaf Tiara (Helm)
          ​

          ​

          2. Odyle Energy Boost

          Ludra won’t go down easy, so we will be sending backup. From October 28 to November 10, log in every day to grab 4x Odyle Energy straight from your in-game mail.

          Use it to run more Expeditions, clear more Transcendence Dungeons, and gear up so you’re ready for this abyssal force.

          ■ Event Schedule

          PST: October 28, 2026 after maintenance – November 10, 2026 before maintenance
          CET: October 28, 2026 after maintenance – November 11, 2026 before maintenance

          ■ Event Details

          1. Log in once per day during the event
          2. Check your in-game mail
          3. Claim your Odyle Energy x4

          ■ Note

          • One delivery per account, per day. 
          • Event mail expires 7 days after it’s received.

          3. Ludra Hunt

          Ludra is the first major challenge players will face in AION 2, and the parties who take it down first deserve to be remembered for it.

          You’ll be memorialized in-game through the Hall of Fame, but we also want to throw in a little extra so you can show off your accomplishment while traveling through Atreia.

          ​■ Event Schedule

          PST: November 4, 2026 after maintenance – November 24, 2026 before maintenance

          CET: November 4, 2026 after maintenance – November 25, 2026 before maintenance

          ​■ Event Details

          The first 20 parties to kill Ludra on hard mode in each region will earn an exclusive title that marks them as part of AION 2 history. Additionally, everyone who defeats Ludra during the event period will get something to show for their achievement!

          • Regions: Europe, NA East, NA West, South America, and Asia
          Rank​​Eligible Players
          Rank 110 Players per region (1st party to clear hard mode Ludra)
          Rank 240 Players per region (2nd to 5th parties to clear hard mode Ludra)
          Rank 3150 Players per region (the 6th to 20th parties to clear hard mode Ludra)
          UniversalAll other players who clear normal or hard mode Ludra

          [Abyssal Refinement Clear During AA Period]

          – The 10 Force members in the EU region who cleared Ludra during the AA period will be awarded a title featuring a red background.

          RankTitleTitle (EN)
          The first 10 Force members to clear Ludra during the AA period.
          First party that cleared Ludra during AA
          The First to Seal LudraThe First to Seal Ludra
          Rank 1: The 10 members of the top-ranked Force to clear Hard Mode in each region.
          10 players per region (1st party to clear Hard Mode)
          The First to Slay LudraThe First to Slay Ludra
          Rank 2: The 40 members of the Forces ranked 2nd to 5th in each region for clearing Hard Mode.
          40 players per region (2~5th party to clear Hard Mode)
          Ludra’s ConquerorLudra’s Conqueror
          Rank 3: The 150 members of the Forces ranked 6th through 20th in each region for clearing Hard Mode.
          150 players per region (6~20 party to clear Hard Mode)
          Ludra’s VanquisherLudra’s Vanquisher
          All players who clear Ludra during the event period
          All other players who kill Ludra during the event
          Ludra’s NemesisLudra’s Nemesis

          ■ Notes:

          • Titles for rank 1-3 will have a purple decorative background.
          • The titles will only be awarded if Ludra is cleared during the event period.
          • Titles will be sent no later than December 2nd, 23:59 PST.

          [Other Improvements and Bug Fixes]

          Improvements

          • The souls of certain Pets, previously available only through Pet Chests, will also be obtainable directly from Expedition and Transcendence Dungeons.
          • New crafting recipes will be added, allowing players to craft True Dragon and Star Dragon Gear with a 100% success rate.
            • New crafting options will be added to reduce the risk of crafting failures and give players more flexibility to choose their preferred crafting method.
              • The new crafting recipes will guarantee success but will not trigger COMBO (Great Success).
              • All Gear crafted using the new recipes will be granted as Bound items and cannot be traded.
              • Both Bound and Unbound Artisan to Epic Gear will be eligible for use as crafting materials.
          • Existing crafting recipes will remain unchanged.
            • While existing crafting recipes carry a risk of failure, they offer the chance to trigger COMBO (Great Success) for additional rewards and obtain tradable Gear.
            • The new crafting recipes guarantee successful Gear crafting, but forgo the potential bonus rewards from COMBO and the ability to obtain tradable Gear.
          • Dungeon difficulty information will be added to Item Source.

          Retrieval and Restoration

          • The following restorations and item recoveries will be carried out during the November 4, 2026 update.
            • Content entry passes that were not reset as intended in the EU region on Oct 25 will be granted. 

          Aion 2 continues to maintain high player engagement and popularity. At MeinMMO editor Alex, one class has even made him wistfully look back at Aion 2 while playing other MMOs: One class in Aion 2 is so good that I miss it in other MMORPGs

          • The “Abyssal Forge:Ludra” content will be added.
            • “Abyssal Forge:Ludra” will feature Normal and Hard difficulties, with a 1-hour time limit for each run.
              • “Abyssal Forge:Ludra (Hard)” is challenging content designed for top-tier players, requiring advanced character progression, mastery of dungeon mechanics, and strong cooperation among Force members.
              • Players can continue progressing and earning rewards even without clearing Hard difficulty, as Normal difficulty also offers the same types of item rewards as Hard difficulty.
              • However, the item drop rates will vary depending on the difficulty.
            • Minimum Entry Item Level
              • Normal: 2,800
              • Hard: 3,000

            ※ The minimum entry item level is only a requirement for entering the content and does not guarantee a successful clear. Players will need sufficient character progression, combat proficiency, and teamwork among Force members to overcome the challenge.

            • New rewards can be obtained from Sanctuary – Abyssal Forge: Ludra.
              • Ludra’s Weapon, Guard (Bound)
              • Ludra’s Bracelet (Bound)
              • Abyssal Bracelet (Bound)
              • Sealed Abyssal Waves Wings
              • Artwork: Abyssal Ludra
            • Players can use Substance Morph on a Gear Change Voucher to obtain an Abyssal Forge: Weapon Selection Chest (Bound).
            • Top-ranking Forces that clear Abyssal Forge: Ludra (Hard) will be inducted into the Hall of Fame based on their regional rankings.

            ※ If the same character is registered in the Hall of Fame multiple times, duplicate entries may be removed.

            ※ If a character listed in the Hall of Fame is found to have engaged in prohibited activities, their Hall of Fame record may be removed.

            Bracelet

            • Two new bracelets will be added.
              • Abyssal Bracelet (Bound), Ludra’s Bracelet (Bound)
              • The Abyssal Bracelet (Bound) can be Amplified up to Level 3.
              • Ludra’s Bracelet (Bound) can be Amplified up to Level 5.
            • The Abyssal Bracelet (Bound) will have a chance to drop from both Normal and Hard difficulties of Abyssal Forge.
            • Players will be able to select a Gear Change Voucher (Bound) as a guaranteed reward from both Normal and Hard difficulties of Abyssal Forge.
              • Players will be able to select a Gear Change Voucher: Ludra (Bound) as a guaranteed reward from Abyssal Forge (Normal).
              • Players will be able to select a Gear Change Voucher: Ludra (Hard) (Bound) as a guaranteed reward from Abyssal Forge (Hard).
            • Players will be able to obtain Ludra’s Bracelet (Bound) through Substance Morph using a Gear Change Voucher.
              • Gear Change Voucher: Ludra (Bound) x6 → Ludra’s Bracelet (Bound)
              • Gear Change Voucher: Ludra (Hard) (Bound) x3 → Ludra’s Bracelet (Bound)
              • Gear Change Voucher: Ludra (Bound) x2 → Gear Change Voucher: Ludra (Hard) (Bound) x1

            Abyss

            • Chaotic Outer Reshanta
              • “Chaotic Outer Reshanta” will be added to reduce disparities in Abyss Point acquisition based on character progression and create a more balanced PvP environment.
                • All characters will have standardized stats, allowing players to enjoy PvP on equal footing regardless of their character’s progression level.
                • Players will be able to enter starting at Lv. 45 and will receive 3 hours of base playtime per week.
                • Players will be able to extend their playtime using an Outer Entry Stones.
                • All characters’ stats, skill levels, and Stigma levels will be standardized to the same values. Only stat bonuses and specialization effects provided by class-specific skills and Stigmas will apply.
                • Some Season Missions will also be available for completion in Chaotic Outer Reshanta.
            • The following rewards will be available in Outer Reshanta.
              • Kina (Bound), Abyss Point
              • Common, Rare, and Epic Gear
              • Outer Abyss Rift Stone (Bound)
              • Various other crafting materials (Bound)
            • Abyss Points earned through PvP in Outer Reshanta will be reduced by 50%.

            Various other crafting materials (Bound)

            • Artifact Siege
              • The Artifact Siege schedule will be changed from three times a week to twice a week (Thursdays and Saturdays).
                • The event will continue to take place at the same time as before, 21:00.

            To ensure players do not lose out on rewards due to the reduced event frequency, the Abyss Points awarded per run in the Abyss Corridor will be increased by 50%.

            • Artifact Boss
              • In line with the revised Artifact Siege schedule, the schedules for the three Artifact Bosses (Executor Kaira, Executor Argo, and Executor Tamasa) will also be changed to twice a week (Thursdays and Saturdays).
              • The battles will continue to take place at the same time as before, 21:30.

            Field Boss

            • The respawn times for some Field Bosses will be changed.
              • Elyos: Eternal Gartua / High Commander Lagta (12 hours → 11 hours)
              • Asmodian: Immortal Gartua / High Commander Lagta (12 hours → 11 hours)
            • The respawn time for the Abyss Field Boss Argo, the Spirit King will be changed.
              • Will spawn twice daily at 10:30 and 22:30.

            Expedition (Exploration)

            • Rewards for select Expedition (Exploration) Dungeons will be increased to ease progression, allowing players to continue developing their characters even when finding a party is difficult.
              • Draupnir (Exploration)
              • Vakron Sky Island (Exploration)
              • Ferocious Horn Den (Exploration)
            • Available rewards will be increased to match those offered in Normal difficulty.
              • The amount of Kina (Bound) obtained will be increased.
              • The amount of Enhance Stones, Kina (Bound), Silentium (Bound), and Soul Codex (Bound) obtained will be increased.
              • Amplify Stone Fragment (Unique) (Bound) will be added to the rewards.
              • Refining Stones and crafting materials will be obtainable in the same quantities as in Normal difficulty.
                • However, these items will drop as Bound items and cannot be traded.
              • The number of runs required to obtain guaranteed rewards and the number of available runs will be adjusted to match those of Conquest difficulty.
              • The Kina reward thresholds based on the cumulative number of Expedition (Exploration) runs will be adjusted.0–40 runs: 100% Kina received
                • 41–50 runs: 80% Kina received
                • 51–60 runs: 60% Kina received
                • 61–70 runs: 40% Kina received
                • 71+ runs: 20% Kina received

              UI Improvements

              • A [Standard Color Code] input field will be added to the Color Palette UI, allowing players to enter color codes for use in web searches and other applications.
                • Players will be able to continue using previously used color codes by entering them in the [Standard Color Code] field.
                • This feature will be applied to the following UI elements.
                  • Customization
                  • Closet
                  • [Settings] > [Chat Font Color]

              [Event]

              1. Ludra Conquest Check-In

              ■ Event Schedule

              PST: November 4, 2026 at 06:00 – November 17, 2026 at 23:59

              CET: November 4, 2026 at 15:00 – November 18, 2026 at 8:59

              ■ Event Details

              • Log in and check-in once per day during the event.
              • Each check-in unlocks the next day’s reward.
              • There are 7 rewards to claim over the 14-day event, so you can miss up to 7 days and still complete the full track

              ​

              [Reward]

              Day​Reward​Quantity​
              Day 1Bound Kina500,000
              Day 2Centuryroot Token (Shugo Coin)2,000
              Day 3Phantasmal Fragment (Nightmare Coin)3,000
              Day 4Abyss Points30,000
              Day 5Soul Crystal3,000
              Day 6Bound Kina1,000,000
              Day 7Fresh Leaf Tiara (Helm)x1

              ​

              Fresh Leaf Tiara (Helm)
              ​

              ​

              2. Odyle Energy Boost

              Ludra won’t go down easy, so we will be sending backup. From October 28 to November 10, log in every day to grab 4x Odyle Energy straight from your in-game mail.

              Use it to run more Expeditions, clear more Transcendence Dungeons, and gear up so you’re ready for this abyssal force.

              ■ Event Schedule

              PST: October 28, 2026 after maintenance – November 10, 2026 before maintenance
              CET: October 28, 2026 after maintenance – November 11, 2026 before maintenance

              ■ Event Details

              1. Log in once per day during the event
              2. Check your in-game mail
              3. Claim your Odyle Energy x4

              ■ Note

              • One delivery per account, per day. 
              • Event mail expires 7 days after it’s received.

              3. Ludra Hunt

              Ludra is the first major challenge players will face in AION 2, and the parties who take it down first deserve to be remembered for it.

              You’ll be memorialized in-game through the Hall of Fame, but we also want to throw in a little extra so you can show off your accomplishment while traveling through Atreia.

              ​■ Event Schedule

              PST: November 4, 2026 after maintenance – November 24, 2026 before maintenance

              CET: November 4, 2026 after maintenance – November 25, 2026 before maintenance

              ​■ Event Details

              The first 20 parties to kill Ludra on hard mode in each region will earn an exclusive title that marks them as part of AION 2 history. Additionally, everyone who defeats Ludra during the event period will get something to show for their achievement!

              • Regions: Europe, NA East, NA West, South America, and Asia
              Rank​​Eligible Players
              Rank 110 Players per region (1st party to clear hard mode Ludra)
              Rank 240 Players per region (2nd to 5th parties to clear hard mode Ludra)
              Rank 3150 Players per region (the 6th to 20th parties to clear hard mode Ludra)
              UniversalAll other players who clear normal or hard mode Ludra

              [Abyssal Refinement Clear During AA Period]

              – The 10 Force members in the EU region who cleared Ludra during the AA period will be awarded a title featuring a red background.

              RankTitleTitle (EN)
              The first 10 Force members to clear Ludra during the AA period.
              First party that cleared Ludra during AA
              The First to Seal LudraThe First to Seal Ludra
              Rank 1: The 10 members of the top-ranked Force to clear Hard Mode in each region.
              10 players per region (1st party to clear Hard Mode)
              The First to Slay LudraThe First to Slay Ludra
              Rank 2: The 40 members of the Forces ranked 2nd to 5th in each region for clearing Hard Mode.
              40 players per region (2~5th party to clear Hard Mode)
              Ludra’s ConquerorLudra’s Conqueror
              Rank 3: The 150 members of the Forces ranked 6th through 20th in each region for clearing Hard Mode.
              150 players per region (6~20 party to clear Hard Mode)
              Ludra’s VanquisherLudra’s Vanquisher
              All players who clear Ludra during the event period
              All other players who kill Ludra during the event
              Ludra’s NemesisLudra’s Nemesis

              ■ Notes:

              • Titles for rank 1-3 will have a purple decorative background.
              • The titles will only be awarded if Ludra is cleared during the event period.
              • Titles will be sent no later than December 2nd, 23:59 PST.

              [Other Improvements and Bug Fixes]

              Improvements

              • The souls of certain Pets, previously available only through Pet Chests, will also be obtainable directly from Expedition and Transcendence Dungeons.
              • New crafting recipes will be added, allowing players to craft True Dragon and Star Dragon Gear with a 100% success rate.
                • New crafting options will be added to reduce the risk of crafting failures and give players more flexibility to choose their preferred crafting method.
                  • The new crafting recipes will guarantee success but will not trigger COMBO (Great Success).
                  • All Gear crafted using the new recipes will be granted as Bound items and cannot be traded.
                  • Both Bound and Unbound Artisan to Epic Gear will be eligible for use as crafting materials.
              • Existing crafting recipes will remain unchanged.
                • While existing crafting recipes carry a risk of failure, they offer the chance to trigger COMBO (Great Success) for additional rewards and obtain tradable Gear.
                • The new crafting recipes guarantee successful Gear crafting, but forgo the potential bonus rewards from COMBO and the ability to obtain tradable Gear.
              • Dungeon difficulty information will be added to Item Source.

              Retrieval and Restoration

              • The following restorations and item recoveries will be carried out during the November 4, 2026 update.
                • Content entry passes that were not reset as intended in the EU region on Oct 25 will be granted. 

              Aion 2 continues to maintain high player engagement and popularity. At MeinMMO editor Alex, one class has even made him wistfully look back at Aion 2 while playing other MMOs: One class in Aion 2 is so good that I miss it in other MMORPGs

              So far, the patch notes are only available in English. We will provide the German patch notes shortly after.

              [Content & Systems]

              ​

              Sanctuary

              • Rewards for select Expedition (Exploration) Dungeons will be increased to ease progression, allowing players to continue developing their characters even when finding a party is difficult.
                • Draupnir (Exploration)
                • Vakron Sky Island (Exploration)
                • Ferocious Horn Den (Exploration)
              • Available rewards will be increased to match those offered in Normal difficulty.
                • The amount of Kina (Bound) obtained will be increased.
                • The amount of Enhance Stones, Kina (Bound), Silentium (Bound), and Soul Codex (Bound) obtained will be increased.
                • Amplify Stone Fragment (Unique) (Bound) will be added to the rewards.
                • Refining Stones and crafting materials will be obtainable in the same quantities as in Normal difficulty.
                  • However, these items will drop as Bound items and cannot be traded.
                • The number of runs required to obtain guaranteed rewards and the number of available runs will be adjusted to match those of Conquest difficulty.
                • The Kina reward thresholds based on the cumulative number of Expedition (Exploration) runs will be adjusted.0–40 runs: 100% Kina received
                  • 41–50 runs: 80% Kina received
                  • 51–60 runs: 60% Kina received
                  • 61–70 runs: 40% Kina received
                  • 71+ runs: 20% Kina received

                UI Improvements

                • A [Standard Color Code] input field will be added to the Color Palette UI, allowing players to enter color codes for use in web searches and other applications.
                  • Players will be able to continue using previously used color codes by entering them in the [Standard Color Code] field.
                  • This feature will be applied to the following UI elements.
                    • Customization
                    • Closet
                    • [Settings] > [Chat Font Color]

                [Event]

                1. Ludra Conquest Check-In

                ■ Event Schedule

                PST: November 4, 2026 at 06:00 – November 17, 2026 at 23:59

                CET: November 4, 2026 at 15:00 – November 18, 2026 at 8:59

                ■ Event Details

                • Log in and check-in once per day during the event.
                • Each check-in unlocks the next day’s reward.
                • There are 7 rewards to claim over the 14-day event, so you can miss up to 7 days and still complete the full track

                ​

                [Reward]

                Day​Reward​Quantity​
                Day 1Bound Kina500,000
                Day 2Centuryroot Token (Shugo Coin)2,000
                Day 3Phantasmal Fragment (Nightmare Coin)3,000
                Day 4Abyss Points30,000
                Day 5Soul Crystal3,000
                Day 6Bound Kina1,000,000
                Day 7Fresh Leaf Tiara (Helm)x1

                ​

                Fresh Leaf Tiara (Helm)
                ​

                ​

                2. Odyle Energy Boost

                Ludra won’t go down easy, so we will be sending backup. From October 28 to November 10, log in every day to grab 4x Odyle Energy straight from your in-game mail.

                Use it to run more Expeditions, clear more Transcendence Dungeons, and gear up so you’re ready for this abyssal force.

                ■ Event Schedule

                PST: October 28, 2026 after maintenance – November 10, 2026 before maintenance
                CET: October 28, 2026 after maintenance – November 11, 2026 before maintenance

                ■ Event Details

                1. Log in once per day during the event
                2. Check your in-game mail
                3. Claim your Odyle Energy x4

                ■ Note

                • One delivery per account, per day. 
                • Event mail expires 7 days after it’s received.

                3. Ludra Hunt

                Ludra is the first major challenge players will face in AION 2, and the parties who take it down first deserve to be remembered for it.

                You’ll be memorialized in-game through the Hall of Fame, but we also want to throw in a little extra so you can show off your accomplishment while traveling through Atreia.

                ​■ Event Schedule

                PST: November 4, 2026 after maintenance – November 24, 2026 before maintenance

                CET: November 4, 2026 after maintenance – November 25, 2026 before maintenance

                ​■ Event Details

                The first 20 parties to kill Ludra on hard mode in each region will earn an exclusive title that marks them as part of AION 2 history. Additionally, everyone who defeats Ludra during the event period will get something to show for their achievement!

                • Regions: Europe, NA East, NA West, South America, and Asia
                Rank​​Eligible Players
                Rank 110 Players per region (1st party to clear hard mode Ludra)
                Rank 240 Players per region (2nd to 5th parties to clear hard mode Ludra)
                Rank 3150 Players per region (the 6th to 20th parties to clear hard mode Ludra)
                UniversalAll other players who clear normal or hard mode Ludra

                [Abyssal Refinement Clear During AA Period]

                – The 10 Force members in the EU region who cleared Ludra during the AA period will be awarded a title featuring a red background.

                RankTitleTitle (EN)
                The first 10 Force members to clear Ludra during the AA period.
                First party that cleared Ludra during AA
                The First to Seal LudraThe First to Seal Ludra
                Rank 1: The 10 members of the top-ranked Force to clear Hard Mode in each region.
                10 players per region (1st party to clear Hard Mode)
                The First to Slay LudraThe First to Slay Ludra
                Rank 2: The 40 members of the Forces ranked 2nd to 5th in each region for clearing Hard Mode.
                40 players per region (2~5th party to clear Hard Mode)
                Ludra’s ConquerorLudra’s Conqueror
                Rank 3: The 150 members of the Forces ranked 6th through 20th in each region for clearing Hard Mode.
                150 players per region (6~20 party to clear Hard Mode)
                Ludra’s VanquisherLudra’s Vanquisher
                All players who clear Ludra during the event period
                All other players who kill Ludra during the event
                Ludra’s NemesisLudra’s Nemesis

                ■ Notes:

                • Titles for rank 1-3 will have a purple decorative background.
                • The titles will only be awarded if Ludra is cleared during the event period.
                • Titles will be sent no later than December 2nd, 23:59 PST.

                [Other Improvements and Bug Fixes]

                Improvements

                • The souls of certain Pets, previously available only through Pet Chests, will also be obtainable directly from Expedition and Transcendence Dungeons.
                • New crafting recipes will be added, allowing players to craft True Dragon and Star Dragon Gear with a 100% success rate.
                  • New crafting options will be added to reduce the risk of crafting failures and give players more flexibility to choose their preferred crafting method.
                    • The new crafting recipes will guarantee success but will not trigger COMBO (Great Success).
                    • All Gear crafted using the new recipes will be granted as Bound items and cannot be traded.
                    • Both Bound and Unbound Artisan to Epic Gear will be eligible for use as crafting materials.
                • Existing crafting recipes will remain unchanged.
                  • While existing crafting recipes carry a risk of failure, they offer the chance to trigger COMBO (Great Success) for additional rewards and obtain tradable Gear.
                  • The new crafting recipes guarantee successful Gear crafting, but forgo the potential bonus rewards from COMBO and the ability to obtain tradable Gear.
                • Dungeon difficulty information will be added to Item Source.

                Retrieval and Restoration

                • The following restorations and item recoveries will be carried out during the November 4, 2026 update.
                  • Content entry passes that were not reset as intended in the EU region on Oct 25 will be granted. 

                Aion 2 continues to maintain high player engagement and popularity. At MeinMMO editor Alex, one class has even made him wistfully look back at Aion 2 while playing other MMOs: One class in Aion 2 is so good that I miss it in other MMORPGs

                • The “Abyssal Forge:Ludra” content will be added.
                  • “Abyssal Forge:Ludra” will feature Normal and Hard difficulties, with a 1-hour time limit for each run.
                    • “Abyssal Forge:Ludra (Hard)” is challenging content designed for top-tier players, requiring advanced character progression, mastery of dungeon mechanics, and strong cooperation among Force members.
                    • Players can continue progressing and earning rewards even without clearing Hard difficulty, as Normal difficulty also offers the same types of item rewards as Hard difficulty.
                    • However, the item drop rates will vary depending on the difficulty.
                  • Minimum Entry Item Level
                    • Normal: 2,800
                    • Hard: 3,000

                  ※ The minimum entry item level is only a requirement for entering the content and does not guarantee a successful clear. Players will need sufficient character progression, combat proficiency, and teamwork among Force members to overcome the challenge.

                  • New rewards can be obtained from Sanctuary – Abyssal Forge: Ludra.
                    • Ludra’s Weapon, Guard (Bound)
                    • Ludra’s Bracelet (Bound)
                    • Abyssal Bracelet (Bound)
                    • Sealed Abyssal Waves Wings
                    • Artwork: Abyssal Ludra
                  • Players can use Substance Morph on a Gear Change Voucher to obtain an Abyssal Forge: Weapon Selection Chest (Bound).
                  • Top-ranking Forces that clear Abyssal Forge: Ludra (Hard) will be inducted into the Hall of Fame based on their regional rankings.

                  ※ If the same character is registered in the Hall of Fame multiple times, duplicate entries may be removed.

                  ※ If a character listed in the Hall of Fame is found to have engaged in prohibited activities, their Hall of Fame record may be removed.

                  Bracelet

                  • Two new bracelets will be added.
                    • Abyssal Bracelet (Bound), Ludra’s Bracelet (Bound)
                    • The Abyssal Bracelet (Bound) can be Amplified up to Level 3.
                    • Ludra’s Bracelet (Bound) can be Amplified up to Level 5.
                  • The Abyssal Bracelet (Bound) will have a chance to drop from both Normal and Hard difficulties of Abyssal Forge.
                  • Players will be able to select a Gear Change Voucher (Bound) as a guaranteed reward from both Normal and Hard difficulties of Abyssal Forge.
                    • Players will be able to select a Gear Change Voucher: Ludra (Bound) as a guaranteed reward from Abyssal Forge (Normal).
                    • Players will be able to select a Gear Change Voucher: Ludra (Hard) (Bound) as a guaranteed reward from Abyssal Forge (Hard).
                  • Players will be able to obtain Ludra’s Bracelet (Bound) through Substance Morph using a Gear Change Voucher.
                    • Gear Change Voucher: Ludra (Bound) x6 → Ludra’s Bracelet (Bound)
                    • Gear Change Voucher: Ludra (Hard) (Bound) x3 → Ludra’s Bracelet (Bound)
                    • Gear Change Voucher: Ludra (Bound) x2 → Gear Change Voucher: Ludra (Hard) (Bound) x1

                  Abyss

                  • Chaotic Outer Reshanta
                    • “Chaotic Outer Reshanta” will be added to reduce disparities in Abyss Point acquisition based on character progression and create a more balanced PvP environment.
                      • All characters will have standardized stats, allowing players to enjoy PvP on equal footing regardless of their character’s progression level.
                      • Players will be able to enter starting at Lv. 45 and will receive 3 hours of base playtime per week.
                      • Players will be able to extend their playtime using an Outer Entry Stones.
                      • All characters’ stats, skill levels, and Stigma levels will be standardized to the same values. Only stat bonuses and specialization effects provided by class-specific skills and Stigmas will apply.
                      • Some Season Missions will also be available for completion in Chaotic Outer Reshanta.
                  • The following rewards will be available in Outer Reshanta.
                    • Kina (Bound), Abyss Point
                    • Common, Rare, and Epic Gear
                    • Outer Abyss Rift Stone (Bound)
                    • Various other crafting materials (Bound)
                  • Abyss Points earned through PvP in Outer Reshanta will be reduced by 50%.

                  Various other crafting materials (Bound)

                  • Artifact Siege
                    • The Artifact Siege schedule will be changed from three times a week to twice a week (Thursdays and Saturdays).
                      • The event will continue to take place at the same time as before, 21:00.

                  To ensure players do not lose out on rewards due to the reduced event frequency, the Abyss Points awarded per run in the Abyss Corridor will be increased by 50%.

                  • Artifact Boss
                    • In line with the revised Artifact Siege schedule, the schedules for the three Artifact Bosses (Executor Kaira, Executor Argo, and Executor Tamasa) will also be changed to twice a week (Thursdays and Saturdays).
                    • The battles will continue to take place at the same time as before, 21:30.

                  Field Boss

                  • The respawn times for some Field Bosses will be changed.
                    • Elyos: Eternal Gartua / High Commander Lagta (12 hours → 11 hours)
                    • Asmodian: Immortal Gartua / High Commander Lagta (12 hours → 11 hours)
                  • The respawn time for the Abyss Field Boss Argo, the Spirit King will be changed.
                    • Will spawn twice daily at 10:30 and 22:30.

                  Expedition (Exploration)

                  • Rewards for select Expedition (Exploration) Dungeons will be increased to ease progression, allowing players to continue developing their characters even when finding a party is difficult.
                    • Draupnir (Exploration)
                    • Vakron Sky Island (Exploration)
                    • Ferocious Horn Den (Exploration)
                  • Available rewards will be increased to match those offered in Normal difficulty.
                    • The amount of Kina (Bound) obtained will be increased.
                    • The amount of Enhance Stones, Kina (Bound), Silentium (Bound), and Soul Codex (Bound) obtained will be increased.
                    • Amplify Stone Fragment (Unique) (Bound) will be added to the rewards.
                    • Refining Stones and crafting materials will be obtainable in the same quantities as in Normal difficulty.
                      • However, these items will drop as Bound items and cannot be traded.
                    • The number of runs required to obtain guaranteed rewards and the number of available runs will be adjusted to match those of Conquest difficulty.
                    • The Kina reward thresholds based on the cumulative number of Expedition (Exploration) runs will be adjusted.0–40 runs: 100% Kina received
                      • 41–50 runs: 80% Kina received
                      • 51–60 runs: 60% Kina received
                      • 61–70 runs: 40% Kina received
                      • 71+ runs: 20% Kina received

                    UI Improvements

                    • A [Standard Color Code] input field will be added to the Color Palette UI, allowing players to enter color codes for use in web searches and other applications.
                      • Players will be able to continue using previously used color codes by entering them in the [Standard Color Code] field.
                      • This feature will be applied to the following UI elements.
                        • Customization
                        • Closet
                        • [Settings] > [Chat Font Color]

                    [Event]

                    1. Ludra Conquest Check-In

                    ■ Event Schedule

                    PST: November 4, 2026 at 06:00 – November 17, 2026 at 23:59

                    CET: November 4, 2026 at 15:00 – November 18, 2026 at 8:59

                    ■ Event Details

                    • Log in and check-in once per day during the event.
                    • Each check-in unlocks the next day’s reward.
                    • There are 7 rewards to claim over the 14-day event, so you can miss up to 7 days and still complete the full track

                    ​

                    [Reward]

                    Day​Reward​Quantity​
                    Day 1Bound Kina500,000
                    Day 2Centuryroot Token (Shugo Coin)2,000
                    Day 3Phantasmal Fragment (Nightmare Coin)3,000
                    Day 4Abyss Points30,000
                    Day 5Soul Crystal3,000
                    Day 6Bound Kina1,000,000
                    Day 7Fresh Leaf Tiara (Helm)x1

                    ​

                    Fresh Leaf Tiara (Helm)
                    ​

                    ​

                    2. Odyle Energy Boost

                    Ludra won’t go down easy, so we will be sending backup. From October 28 to November 10, log in every day to grab 4x Odyle Energy straight from your in-game mail.

                    Use it to run more Expeditions, clear more Transcendence Dungeons, and gear up so you’re ready for this abyssal force.

                    ■ Event Schedule

                    PST: October 28, 2026 after maintenance – November 10, 2026 before maintenance
                    CET: October 28, 2026 after maintenance – November 11, 2026 before maintenance

                    ■ Event Details

                    1. Log in once per day during the event
                    2. Check your in-game mail
                    3. Claim your Odyle Energy x4

                    ■ Note

                    • One delivery per account, per day. 
                    • Event mail expires 7 days after it’s received.

                    3. Ludra Hunt

                    Ludra is the first major challenge players will face in AION 2, and the parties who take it down first deserve to be remembered for it.

                    You’ll be memorialized in-game through the Hall of Fame, but we also want to throw in a little extra so you can show off your accomplishment while traveling through Atreia.

                    ​■ Event Schedule

                    PST: November 4, 2026 after maintenance – November 24, 2026 before maintenance

                    CET: November 4, 2026 after maintenance – November 25, 2026 before maintenance

                    ​■ Event Details

                    The first 20 parties to kill Ludra on hard mode in each region will earn an exclusive title that marks them as part of AION 2 history. Additionally, everyone who defeats Ludra during the event period will get something to show for their achievement!

                    • Regions: Europe, NA East, NA West, South America, and Asia
                    Rank​​Eligible Players
                    Rank 110 Players per region (1st party to clear hard mode Ludra)
                    Rank 240 Players per region (2nd to 5th parties to clear hard mode Ludra)
                    Rank 3150 Players per region (the 6th to 20th parties to clear hard mode Ludra)
                    UniversalAll other players who clear normal or hard mode Ludra

                    [Abyssal Refinement Clear During AA Period]

                    – The 10 Force members in the EU region who cleared Ludra during the AA period will be awarded a title featuring a red background.

                    RankTitleTitle (EN)
                    The first 10 Force members to clear Ludra during the AA period.
                    First party that cleared Ludra during AA
                    The First to Seal LudraThe First to Seal Ludra
                    Rank 1: The 10 members of the top-ranked Force to clear Hard Mode in each region.
                    10 players per region (1st party to clear Hard Mode)
                    The First to Slay LudraThe First to Slay Ludra
                    Rank 2: The 40 members of the Forces ranked 2nd to 5th in each region for clearing Hard Mode.
                    40 players per region (2~5th party to clear Hard Mode)
                    Ludra’s ConquerorLudra’s Conqueror
                    Rank 3: The 150 members of the Forces ranked 6th through 20th in each region for clearing Hard Mode.
                    150 players per region (6~20 party to clear Hard Mode)
                    Ludra’s VanquisherLudra’s Vanquisher
                    All players who clear Ludra during the event period
                    All other players who kill Ludra during the event
                    Ludra’s NemesisLudra’s Nemesis

                    ■ Notes:

                    • Titles for rank 1-3 will have a purple decorative background.
                    • The titles will only be awarded if Ludra is cleared during the event period.
                    • Titles will be sent no later than December 2nd, 23:59 PST.

                    [Other Improvements and Bug Fixes]

                    Improvements

                    • The souls of certain Pets, previously available only through Pet Chests, will also be obtainable directly from Expedition and Transcendence Dungeons.
                    • New crafting recipes will be added, allowing players to craft True Dragon and Star Dragon Gear with a 100% success rate.
                      • New crafting options will be added to reduce the risk of crafting failures and give players more flexibility to choose their preferred crafting method.
                        • The new crafting recipes will guarantee success but will not trigger COMBO (Great Success).
                        • All Gear crafted using the new recipes will be granted as Bound items and cannot be traded.
                        • Both Bound and Unbound Artisan to Epic Gear will be eligible for use as crafting materials.
                    • Existing crafting recipes will remain unchanged.
                      • While existing crafting recipes carry a risk of failure, they offer the chance to trigger COMBO (Great Success) for additional rewards and obtain tradable Gear.
                      • The new crafting recipes guarantee successful Gear crafting, but forgo the potential bonus rewards from COMBO and the ability to obtain tradable Gear.
                    • Dungeon difficulty information will be added to Item Source.

                    Retrieval and Restoration

                    • The following restorations and item recoveries will be carried out during the November 4, 2026 update.
                      • Content entry passes that were not reset as intended in the EU region on Oct 25 will be granted. 

                    Aion 2 continues to maintain high player engagement and popularity. At MeinMMO editor Alex, one class has even made him wistfully look back at Aion 2 while playing other MMOs: One class in Aion 2 is so good that I miss it in other MMORPGs

                    • The “Abyssal Forge:Ludra” content will be added.
                      • “Abyssal Forge:Ludra” will feature Normal and Hard difficulties, with a 1-hour time limit for each run.
                        • “Abyssal Forge:Ludra (Hard)” is challenging content designed for top-tier players, requiring advanced character progression, mastery of dungeon mechanics, and strong cooperation among Force members.
                        • Players can continue progressing and earning rewards even without clearing Hard difficulty, as Normal difficulty also offers the same types of item rewards as Hard difficulty.
                        • However, the item drop rates will vary depending on the difficulty.
                      • Minimum Entry Item Level
                        • Normal: 2,800
                        • Hard: 3,000

                      ※ The minimum entry item level is only a requirement for entering the content and does not guarantee a successful clear. Players will need sufficient character progression, combat proficiency, and teamwork among Force members to overcome the challenge.

                      • New rewards can be obtained from Sanctuary – Abyssal Forge: Ludra.
                        • Ludra’s Weapon, Guard (Bound)
                        • Ludra’s Bracelet (Bound)
                        • Abyssal Bracelet (Bound)
                        • Sealed Abyssal Waves Wings
                        • Artwork: Abyssal Ludra
                      • Players can use Substance Morph on a Gear Change Voucher to obtain an Abyssal Forge: Weapon Selection Chest (Bound).
                      • Top-ranking Forces that clear Abyssal Forge: Ludra (Hard) will be inducted into the Hall of Fame based on their regional rankings.

                      ※ If the same character is registered in the Hall of Fame multiple times, duplicate entries may be removed.

                      ※ If a character listed in the Hall of Fame is found to have engaged in prohibited activities, their Hall of Fame record may be removed.

                      Bracelet

                      • Two new bracelets will be added.
                        • Abyssal Bracelet (Bound), Ludra’s Bracelet (Bound)
                        • The Abyssal Bracelet (Bound) can be Amplified up to Level 3.
                        • Ludra’s Bracelet (Bound) can be Amplified up to Level 5.
                      • The Abyssal Bracelet (Bound) will have a chance to drop from both Normal and Hard difficulties of Abyssal Forge.
                      • Players will be able to select a Gear Change Voucher (Bound) as a guaranteed reward from both Normal and Hard difficulties of Abyssal Forge.
                        • Players will be able to select a Gear Change Voucher: Ludra (Bound) as a guaranteed reward from Abyssal Forge (Normal).
                        • Players will be able to select a Gear Change Voucher: Ludra (Hard) (Bound) as a guaranteed reward from Abyssal Forge (Hard).
                      • Players will be able to obtain Ludra’s Bracelet (Bound) through Substance Morph using a Gear Change Voucher.
                        • Gear Change Voucher: Ludra (Bound) x6 → Ludra’s Bracelet (Bound)
                        • Gear Change Voucher: Ludra (Hard) (Bound) x3 → Ludra’s Bracelet (Bound)
                        • Gear Change Voucher: Ludra (Bound) x2 → Gear Change Voucher: Ludra (Hard) (Bound) x1

                      Abyss

                      • Chaotic Outer Reshanta
                        • “Chaotic Outer Reshanta” will be added to reduce disparities in Abyss Point acquisition based on character progression and create a more balanced PvP environment.
                          • All characters will have standardized stats, allowing players to enjoy PvP on equal footing regardless of their character’s progression level.
                          • Players will be able to enter starting at Lv. 45 and will receive 3 hours of base playtime per week.
                          • Players will be able to extend their playtime using an Outer Entry Stones.
                          • All characters’ stats, skill levels, and Stigma levels will be standardized to the same values. Only stat bonuses and specialization effects provided by class-specific skills and Stigmas will apply.
                          • Some Season Missions will also be available for completion in Chaotic Outer Reshanta.
                      • The following rewards will be available in Outer Reshanta.
                        • Kina (Bound), Abyss Point
                        • Common, Rare, and Epic Gear
                        • Outer Abyss Rift Stone (Bound)
                        • Various other crafting materials (Bound)
                      • Abyss Points earned through PvP in Outer Reshanta will be reduced by 50%.

                      Various other crafting materials (Bound)

                      • Artifact Siege
                        • The Artifact Siege schedule will be changed from three times a week to twice a week (Thursdays and Saturdays).
                          • The event will continue to take place at the same time as before, 21:00.

                      To ensure players do not lose out on rewards due to the reduced event frequency, the Abyss Points awarded per run in the Abyss Corridor will be increased by 50%.

                      • Artifact Boss
                        • In line with the revised Artifact Siege schedule, the schedules for the three Artifact Bosses (Executor Kaira, Executor Argo, and Executor Tamasa) will also be changed to twice a week (Thursdays and Saturdays).
                        • The battles will continue to take place at the same time as before, 21:30.

                      Field Boss

                      • The respawn times for some Field Bosses will be changed.
                        • Elyos: Eternal Gartua / High Commander Lagta (12 hours → 11 hours)
                        • Asmodian: Immortal Gartua / High Commander Lagta (12 hours → 11 hours)
                      • The respawn time for the Abyss Field Boss Argo, the Spirit King will be changed.
                        • Will spawn twice daily at 10:30 and 22:30.

                      Expedition (Exploration)

                      • Rewards for select Expedition (Exploration) Dungeons will be increased to ease progression, allowing players to continue developing their characters even when finding a party is difficult.
                        • Draupnir (Exploration)
                        • Vakron Sky Island (Exploration)
                        • Ferocious Horn Den (Exploration)
                      • Available rewards will be increased to match those offered in Normal difficulty.
                        • The amount of Kina (Bound) obtained will be increased.
                        • The amount of Enhance Stones, Kina (Bound), Silentium (Bound), and Soul Codex (Bound) obtained will be increased.
                        • Amplify Stone Fragment (Unique) (Bound) will be added to the rewards.
                        • Refining Stones and crafting materials will be obtainable in the same quantities as in Normal difficulty.
                          • However, these items will drop as Bound items and cannot be traded.
                        • The number of runs required to obtain guaranteed rewards and the number of available runs will be adjusted to match those of Conquest difficulty.
                        • The Kina reward thresholds based on the cumulative number of Expedition (Exploration) runs will be adjusted.0–40 runs: 100% Kina received
                          • 41–50 runs: 80% Kina received
                          • 51–60 runs: 60% Kina received
                          • 61–70 runs: 40% Kina received
                          • 71+ runs: 20% Kina received

                        UI Improvements

                        • A [Standard Color Code] input field will be added to the Color Palette UI, allowing players to enter color codes for use in web searches and other applications.
                          • Players will be able to continue using previously used color codes by entering them in the [Standard Color Code] field.
                          • This feature will be applied to the following UI elements.
                            • Customization
                            • Closet
                            • [Settings] > [Chat Font Color]

                        [Event]

                        1. Ludra Conquest Check-In

                        ■ Event Schedule

                        PST: November 4, 2026 at 06:00 – November 17, 2026 at 23:59

                        CET: November 4, 2026 at 15:00 – November 18, 2026 at 8:59

                        ■ Event Details

                        • Log in and check-in once per day during the event.
                        • Each check-in unlocks the next day’s reward.
                        • There are 7 rewards to claim over the 14-day event, so you can miss up to 7 days and still complete the full track

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                        [Reward]

                        Day​Reward​Quantity​
                        Day 1Bound Kina500,000
                        Day 2Centuryroot Token (Shugo Coin)2,000
                        Day 3Phantasmal Fragment (Nightmare Coin)3,000
                        Day 4Abyss Points30,000
                        Day 5Soul Crystal3,000
                        Day 6Bound Kina1,000,000
                        Day 7Fresh Leaf Tiara (Helm)x1

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                        Fresh Leaf Tiara (Helm)
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                        2. Odyle Energy Boost

                        Ludra won’t go down easy, so we will be sending backup. From October 28 to November 10, log in every day to grab 4x Odyle Energy straight from your in-game mail.

                        Use it to run more Expeditions, clear more Transcendence Dungeons, and gear up so you’re ready for this abyssal force.

                        ■ Event Schedule

                        PST: October 28, 2026 after maintenance – November 10, 2026 before maintenance
                        CET: October 28, 2026 after maintenance – November 11, 2026 before maintenance

                        ■ Event Details

                        1. Log in once per day during the event
                        2. Check your in-game mail
                        3. Claim your Odyle Energy x4

                        ■ Note

                        • One delivery per account, per day. 
                        • Event mail expires 7 days after it’s received.

                        3. Ludra Hunt

                        Ludra is the first major challenge players will face in AION 2, and the parties who take it down first deserve to be remembered for it.

                        You’ll be memorialized in-game through the Hall of Fame, but we also want to throw in a little extra so you can show off your accomplishment while traveling through Atreia.

                        ​■ Event Schedule

                        PST: November 4, 2026 after maintenance – November 24, 2026 before maintenance

                        CET: November 4, 2026 after maintenance – November 25, 2026 before maintenance

                        ​■ Event Details

                        The first 20 parties to kill Ludra on hard mode in each region will earn an exclusive title that marks them as part of AION 2 history. Additionally, everyone who defeats Ludra during the event period will get something to show for their achievement!

                        • Regions: Europe, NA East, NA West, South America, and Asia
                        Rank​​Eligible Players
                        Rank 110 Players per region (1st party to clear hard mode Ludra)
                        Rank 240 Players per region (2nd to 5th parties to clear hard mode Ludra)
                        Rank 3150 Players per region (the 6th to 20th parties to clear hard mode Ludra)
                        UniversalAll other players who clear normal or hard mode Ludra

                        [Abyssal Refinement Clear During AA Period]

                        – The 10 Force members in the EU region who cleared Ludra during the AA period will be awarded a title featuring a red background.

                        RankTitleTitle (EN)
                        The first 10 Force members to clear Ludra during the AA period.
                        First party that cleared Ludra during AA
                        The First to Seal LudraThe First to Seal Ludra
                        Rank 1: The 10 members of the top-ranked Force to clear Hard Mode in each region.
                        10 players per region (1st party to clear Hard Mode)
                        The First to Slay LudraThe First to Slay Ludra
                        Rank 2: The 40 members of the Forces ranked 2nd to 5th in each region for clearing Hard Mode.
                        40 players per region (2~5th party to clear Hard Mode)
                        Ludra’s ConquerorLudra’s Conqueror
                        Rank 3: The 150 members of the Forces ranked 6th through 20th in each region for clearing Hard Mode.
                        150 players per region (6~20 party to clear Hard Mode)
                        Ludra’s VanquisherLudra’s Vanquisher
                        All players who clear Ludra during the event period
                        All other players who kill Ludra during the event
                        Ludra’s NemesisLudra’s Nemesis

                        ■ Notes:

                        • Titles for rank 1-3 will have a purple decorative background.
                        • The titles will only be awarded if Ludra is cleared during the event period.
                        • Titles will be sent no later than December 2nd, 23:59 PST.

                        [Other Improvements and Bug Fixes]

                        Improvements

                        • The souls of certain Pets, previously available only through Pet Chests, will also be obtainable directly from Expedition and Transcendence Dungeons.
                        • New crafting recipes will be added, allowing players to craft True Dragon and Star Dragon Gear with a 100% success rate.
                          • New crafting options will be added to reduce the risk of crafting failures and give players more flexibility to choose their preferred crafting method.
                            • The new crafting recipes will guarantee success but will not trigger COMBO (Great Success).
                            • All Gear crafted using the new recipes will be granted as Bound items and cannot be traded.
                            • Both Bound and Unbound Artisan to Epic Gear will be eligible for use as crafting materials.
                        • Existing crafting recipes will remain unchanged.
                          • While existing crafting recipes carry a risk of failure, they offer the chance to trigger COMBO (Great Success) for additional rewards and obtain tradable Gear.
                          • The new crafting recipes guarantee successful Gear crafting, but forgo the potential bonus rewards from COMBO and the ability to obtain tradable Gear.
                        • Dungeon difficulty information will be added to Item Source.

                        Retrieval and Restoration

                        • The following restorations and item recoveries will be carried out during the November 4, 2026 update.
                          • Content entry passes that were not reset as intended in the EU region on Oct 25 will be granted. 

                        Aion 2 continues to maintain high player engagement and popularity. At MeinMMO editor Alex, one class has even made him wistfully look back at Aion 2 while playing other MMOs: One class in Aion 2 is so good that I miss it in other MMORPGs

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