The Return of Atreia is closer than ever – Aion 2 wishlists are now open

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AION 2 aims to continue the legacy of the original game, which is now nearing the 20th anniversary of its release. The new installment of the franchise is built from the ground up using the power of Unreal Engine 5 and its core concept is to create a world designed for flight, which was one of the defining features of the first AION. Players can expect eight diverse classes, large scale aerial PvP battles and rich new story set in the world of Atreia.

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AION 2 will carry on the legacy of the original game

When the original AION launched in 2008, it was praised for its large and varied world. The upcoming sequel will significantly expand that world, powered by Unreal Engine 5, making the game’s setting 36 times larger than the first AION. Players can also look forward to improved graphics and more realistic character movements. The game’s areas will be expansive in all directions, letting players explore on foot, fly through the air, and dive underwater.

This will be accompanied by rich customization options for players characters, offering them a choice of over 200 individual elements. This aspect of gameplay will also benefit from inclusion of Style Shop, which will provide gamers with options of sharing their characters’ designs with other players.

The story of AION 2 takes place 200 years after the original game. Players returning to the world of Atreia will find it facing a major crisis: the vital resource Aether is running out, making everyday life difficult. As you explore, you’ll revisit familiar locations like Poeta, Verteron, Ishalgen, and Altgard. This isn’t a remake; it’s a completely new sequel, so these areas have been updated with new features and stories. Players will also enjoy a new pet system, letting them capture monsters and use them as companions and mounts.

AION 2 will make gamers feel right at home by offering diverse choice of classes:

The role of tanks will be fulfilled by Gladiator and Templar classes.

  • Players preferring their warriors to be fast and agile killers will enjoy playing as Assassin and Ranger classes.
  • Those who delight in dealing massive damage to large areas will be able to get their fill of destructions by choosing Sorcerer class.
  • Gamers who like playing solo will find Spiritmaster class to be ideal for this style of gameplay.
  • People enjoying healing their teammates will be able to do so thanks to Cleric class.
  • And last by not least, those who feel best playing a support role will find Chanter class to be the best choice for them.

Since AION 2 will be a combat heavy game the developers have ensured that Cleric and Chanter classes will have their own full set of offensive abilities, so that they don’t fall behind their team mates during battles. Compared to the original the developers are promising more distinct fighting styles, bigger emphasis on strategic combinations and rich co-op tactics.

Are you excited about AION 2’s launch? Keep track of it by adding the game to your wishlist

AION 2 will offer manual action combat with fast, real time targeting and heavy emphasis on aerial combat, as well as non-targeting back-judgment hits (which means that attacks will connect based on positional collision rather than auto-locking targets). We’ll have plenty of opportunities to play around with those mechanics, as the game will deliver 200+ dungeons, available in a variety of different formats ranging from solo, 4-Player, up to 8-man. Gamers will be able to take part in both massive PvP battles, as well as smaller 1v1 and 4v4 skirmishes in arenas. The cult-classic Abyss will also return, offering us a chance to take part in faction warfare.

The game is being developed as a PC only project. AION 2 will launch in September 2026. Players can already add the game to their wishlist on Steam.

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2026-06-11 17:04