NCSOFT has unveiled the core content and Focus Group Test (FGT) schedule for its upcoming MMORPG, AION2, during the first official live broadcast titled "AION2 Night." The broadcast took place at 8 p.m. on May 29 and featured key developers providing the first exclusive in-game footage, marking this as a regular content series for player communication and information sharing.
During the broadcast, Chief Business Officer Baek Seung-wook announced that AION2 is aimed to be the "complete edition" of Aion and is currently under development. The developers showcased previously unrevealed in-game visuals, including the game’s worldview, world composition, classes, and dungeons, offering players their first in-depth look at the game’s core features.
Game Producer Kim Nam-jun emphasized that AION2 continues the legacy of the original Aion IP while expanding the universe. He revealed that the game is set 200 years after the original, with the world expanded approximately 36 times in size. He also introduced new features such as a flying system across all in-game regions and eight classes that inherit the identity of the original game.
NCSOFT announced plans for an invitation-only Focus Group Test scheduled for late June, with either June 28 or 29 as the testing date. Applications for participation open from May 29 and will close on June 12, allowing roughly two weeks for players to sign up. Participants will have the opportunity to experience character customization, various PvE dungeon content, and interact directly with the development team. Further details are available on the official AION2 brand webpage.
In addition, AION2 will offer a nostalgic service for original Aion players. Those who played Aion between November 2008 and December 31, 2013, can visit the official website, select their previous character names, and use them on the community bulletin board to reconnect with their past in-game memories.
The game is currently in development with a target release in the fourth quarter of this year, focusing heavily on extensive PvE content. Built on Unreal Engine 5, AION2 supports cross-platform gameplay, available on both PC and mobile devices.
