AION 2 Beginner Guide
Start here if you are new to AION 2. One page that builds the whole picture from verified facts: what the game is, what you do first, how to pick a class, and where the honest answers end.
Before you start
- Platform: PC, free-to-play, Steam — official page; wishlist it before October 5.
- Release: Advance Access September 30 (Founder's Packs), Global launch October 5, 2026.
- Scope: an open-world MMORPG with PvE, PvP, crafting and trading; world 36× the original AION; 200+ dungeons (solo / 5-player / 10-player).
Your first session — what the game promises
After character creation you enter the open world. From the official tags and the vs AION framing, expect the classic loop: quests, combat, class growth, then group content and dungeons. Specific first-town routes and quest chains are not published by NC yet — this section is filled with live-verified detail from Advance Access onward.
Choosing a class
Global launches with 8 classes (the KR/TW services report 9, adding Brawler). Full rundown with verification badges: classes page. Quick guidance:
- New to MMORPGs? Cleric (healing) or Templar (tank) are forgiving group picks; Gladiator is the classic straightforward DPS starter.
- Solo most of the time? Ranger or Assassin traditionally solo comfortably.
- Playing with friends? Cover tank + healer first, add DPS after.
Free-to-play notes
The game is free-to-play. The Steam page lists Founder's Packs that grant Advance Access and founder content; full monetization details for the Global service are published on the official channels and are not speculated on here.
Glossary
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Daeva | The winged being your character becomes — AION series core concept |
| Class | Your combat archetype (8 at Global launch, 9 on KR/TW) |
| Stigma | The series' skill-socket system; Global details unannounced |
| Abyss | Aion's classic aerial PvP zone concept; AION 2 variant unannounced |
| Dungeon | Instanced content — solo, 5-player and 10-player formats confirmed |
| Advance Access | September 30 early entry for Founder's Pack buyers |
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
How do I start playing AION 2?
Add it on Steam before the October 5 launch (free-to-play). Founder's Pack buyers enter September 30. No account data transfers from KR/TW services are announced.
What should I play first in AION 2?
The classic opener is: create a character, follow the starting quests into the open world, then scale into group dungeons. Class choice guidance is on the classes page.
Is AION 2 pay to win?
No monetization claims beyond the Steam listing are made on this site. Monetization is tracked on updates as official Global details arrive.