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: June 6, 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 Japan.
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 — and it makes global pre-registration details, the exact launch day, and any pre-launch test the next announcements to watch for. None of those have been confirmed yet.
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 still lists “Planned Release Date: 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 Japan and 10 supported languages.