AION 2 Pre-Registration Rewards Revealed for Global Launch
NCSOFT has confirmed AION 2's first pre-registration rewards: newsletter subscribers on the official global brand site will pick a free companion at the September 2026 launch. The reveal came alongside hands-on SGF Play Days demos running June 6–8.
Last updated: June 7, 2026
What NCSOFT announced
Alongside its Summer Game Fest appearance — where AION 2 made a surprise showing with a new trailer in Los Angeles on June 5, 2026 — NCSOFT confirmed the game's first pre-registration rewards. Per NC's official announcement (published June 6, 2026 and distributed to media via an NCSOFT press release), players who subscribe to the newsletter on the official AION 2 global brand website will receive pre-registration rewards, plus ongoing updates ahead of launch.
The headline reward is a free in-game companion. At the game's official global launch, subscribers can choose one of several companions: a Pet Pagati, a Konuti Worker, a Papis, a Black Smoke Murt, or a Silver Blade Rotan. As of June 7, 2026, this is the first concrete pre-registration reward NCSOFT has confirmed for the Western release.
How to qualify for the rewards
The only confirmed action required is subscribing to the newsletter on the official AION 2 global brand website. NCSOFT says further details — including any additional reward tiers and the exact launch day — will be released sequentially through the official site. There is still no Steam pre-purchase listed, and no separate paid pre-order is required to claim the companion.
The global launch itself is set for September 2026 on PC, free-to-play, via Steam and NCSOFT's PURPLE launcher, covering North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. The exact calendar day has not been announced. Wishlisting AION 2 on Steam remains the other recommended pre-launch step.
Hands-on at SGF Play Days (June 6–8)
From June 6 to 8, NCSOFT is running closed-door, hands-on AION 2 demos for global media and content creators at the private SGF Play Days event. According to NC, the curated demo highlights the game's core features: flight and aerial combat, a unique class system, sophisticated character customization, and open-world PvP content.
These are NCSOFT-hosted press demos rather than a public test, so they are not the same as a Western beta or closed beta test — none of which has been announced. Expect impressions and footage from attending outlets and creators in the days after the event.
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Frequently asked questions
What are AION 2's pre-registration rewards?
Newsletter subscribers on the official AION 2 global brand website receive pre-registration rewards, including a free companion they can choose at launch: a Pet Pagati, a Konuti Worker, a Papis, a Black Smoke Murt, or a Silver Blade Rotan. This was confirmed in NCSOFT's June 6, 2026 announcement.
How do I pre-register for AION 2?
As of June 7, 2026, the only confirmed step is subscribing to the newsletter on the official AION 2 global brand website. NCSOFT says additional details will be released through the official site. Wishlisting on Steam is the other recommended pre-launch action.
Does pre-registering cost anything?
No. There is no paid pre-order or Steam pre-purchase listed. Subscribing to the official newsletter is free, and AION 2 launches free-to-play in September 2026 on Steam and the PURPLE launcher.
What was shown at SGF Play Days?
From June 6–8, NCSOFT is running closed-door hands-on demos for media and content creators, highlighting flight and aerial combat, the class system, character customization, and open-world PvP. It is a press event, not a public beta.