AION 2 Confirms September 2026 Global Launch
NCSOFT premiered the official AION 2 Launch Reveal Trailer at Summer Game Fest on June 5, 2026 — confirming the global PC launch for September 2026 on Steam and the PURPLE launcher. The exact day is still to be announced.
Last updated: July 13, 2026
What was announced
During Summer Game Fest on June 5, 2026, NCSOFT premiered the AION 2 “Launch Reveal Trailer” on the AION 2 Official YouTube channel — the channel linked from the game's Steam store page. Its description states: “Launching globally this September.” That is the first time NCSOFT has committed to a specific month for the Western release, narrowing the previous “second half of 2026” guidance.
The exact calendar day is still unannounced — the official Steam page continues to list “Planned Release Date: 2026” as of June 6, 2026. The launch covers PC only, free-to-play, via Steam and NCSOFT's PURPLE launcher, with regional servers planned for North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, per NCSOFT's official launch press release.
Why it matters
Western players have been waiting on a date since NCSOFT confirmed the global version in April 2026. A September window means roughly three months of runway. Update (June 7, 2026): NCSOFT has since revealed the first pre-registration rewards — newsletter subscribers can pick a free companion at launch — so the exact launch day and any pre-launch test are now the main announcements still to watch for.
Until then, the only official pre-launch actions remain wishlisting AION 2 on Steam and signing up for the newsletter on the official site. For the full timeline — including the Korea/Taiwan launch history and what is still unconfirmed — see our continuously updated release date guide.
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Frequently asked questions
When does AION 2 launch globally?
September 2026, per the official Launch Reveal Trailer premiered at Summer Game Fest on June 5, 2026. The exact day has not been announced — the Steam page lists “Planned Release Date: September 2026” (updated from the earlier generic “2026”).
Where was the September 2026 date confirmed?
In the description of the official AION 2 Launch Reveal Trailer (“Launching globally this September”), published on the AION 2 Official YouTube channel — the channel linked from the game's official Steam store page.
What platforms does the September launch cover?
PC only, free-to-play, via Steam and NCSOFT's PURPLE launcher, with regional servers for North America, South America, Europe, and Asia and 10 supported languages.