What are the pros of AION 2?

Impressive visual presentation and high-quality graphics.. Engaging hack-and-slash combat and core gameplay loop.. Attractive character models and deep customization options.. Satisfying resource gathering and traditional MMO progression.. Accessible free-to-play entry point for casual players..

What are the cons of AION 2?

Expensive cosmetic items and subscriptions are character-bound rather than account-wide.. Aggressive monetization and high costs for premium items.. Purchased items and Twitch drops are lost if a player decides to switch factions.. Mandatory and occasionally problematic account linking with NCSoft Purple.. Server stability and login issues typical of a high-traffic MMO launch..

AION 2

AION 2 is the only MMORPG built around a world where the sky is the battlefield. Choose your faction, ascend as a Daeva, and fight a faction war across a world 36 times larger than the original. PC only, on Unreal Engine 5.

59%

Mixed

DeveloperNC

PublisherNC

Release DateOct 5, 2026

Free to Play

Peak Players397.9K

PlatformsWindows

Action

Adventure

Free To Play

Massively Multiplayer

RPG

AI Review Summary

AION 2 delivers high-quality graphics and satisfying hack-and-slash combat that appeals to fans of the original series and modern MMORPGs. However, the game is heavily criticized for its restrictive monetization, specifically the fact that expensive cosmetics and subscriptions are bound to individual characters rather than the entire account.

Pros

Impressive visual presentation and high-quality graphics.90%
Engaging hack-and-slash combat and core gameplay loop.85%
Attractive character models and deep customization options.75%
Satisfying resource gathering and traditional MMO progression.60%
Accessible free-to-play entry point for casual players.50%

Cons

Expensive cosmetic items and subscriptions are character-bound rather than account-wide.95%
Aggressive monetization and high costs for premium items.85%
Purchased items and Twitch drops are lost if a player decides to switch factions.75%
Mandatory and occasionally problematic account linking with NCSoft Purple.65%
Server stability and login issues typical of a high-traffic MMO launch.50%

Notable Mentions

Players can toggle between Aion 1 and Aion 2 control schemes using a hotkey.
Requires an NCSoft Purple account for features like account linking and Twitch drops.
Significant portion of the player base consists of returning veterans from the original Aion.

Confidence: 85%

Based on the 198 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Oct 4, 2026

Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak

225.4K

Peak · last 90 days

397.9K

All-time peak

397.9K

Price

Current price

Free to Play

Lowest tracked

Free to Playsince May 3, 2026

Review Sentiment

All-time positive

59%

Review Statistics

Total Reviews32.1K

Positive: 19.0K (59%)Negative: 13.1K (41%)

Reviews from Steam Deck

Dev Response Rate

11h

Avg Playtime at Review

75%

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