Aion 2 Global Release Trailer Debuting at Gamescom 2026: How to Prepare for Early Access Through Aion 2 Launch Scale Test?
Posted: Aug 28, 2026
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After a regional release period spanning roughly a year, Aion 2 finally announced its global launch date at the recent Gamescom 2026, alongside the reveal of the official DLSS 4.5 RTX gameplay trailer!
This means that if you, as a fan of Aion series, were previously limited to satisfying your curiosity by watching other players' videos due to regional restrictions, you now finally have the chance to experience the game firsthand!
Below, we provide details on Aion 2 global launch and a guide on how to use LTS to quickly adapt to the game's mechanics.

Aion 2 Global Launch Date and Available Editions
This MMORPG is set to launch globally on October 5, 2026. Pre-orders for the following three editions open on September 30; unlocking any of them grants immediate access to early access:
| Pack Edition | Price | Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Founder's Pack | $24.99 | Special Quai Membership (30-day), Daeva's Campaign Supply Chest x1, Unique Title Vanguard of Atreia |
| Deluxe Founder's Pack | $49.99 | All Standard Pack content, Ascended Daeva Skin Set, Eternal Sun Weapon Skin |
| Ultimate Founder's Pack | $99.99 | All Deluxe Pack content, Daeva's Styling Chest x1, Moonlit Aria Skin Set, Black Dragon Pet, Blazing Sun Wings |
In addition to Early Access, each pack offers pre-order bonuses of varying quantities and rarities; you can choose the one that best fits your budget. However, should you face resource shortages in the full game later on, you can also buy Aion 2 Kinah at any time.
Note that before placing an order, you can register and log in as an IGGM user to accumulate points through daily check-ins. IGGM points system allows you to use points to offset order costs or redeem discount codes and cash coupons to save money!
What is Aion 2 Launch Scale Test?
To ensure a smoother experience at the official launch and minimize the risk of troublesome bugs right out of the gate, Aion 2 will hold two rounds of launch scale tests on September 17 and 18 (Pacific Time). The schedule is as follows:
- Round 1: September 17, 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Pacific Time)
- Round 2: September 18, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Pacific Time)
As you can see, each test round lasts only six hours. Be sure to convert the start and end times to your local time zone so you don't miss out.
Progress carries over between Round 1 and Round 2; however, once Round 2 concludes, your LST character and all associated gameplay data will be wiped and cannot be transferred to the official game.
Aion 2 LST is open to all players, no keys or invitation codes are required, provided you use either Steam or PURPLE. Pre-downloading begins on September 16 at 6:00 AM.
Please note that during the launch scale test, all forms of resource trading are disabled, character appearances are limited to default outfits, and the level cap is set to 37.
If you participate in the LST via Steam, remember to uninstall Playtest App once it ends; you will need to download the actual Aion 2 client separately starting September 30 to play the official game.

What content is available during LST?
Since Aion 2 LST caps all players at level 37, the dungeons available for challenge are likely limited to the cave, Urugugu Canyon, and Fire Temple. However, this does not affect the experience of daily dungeons or Stronghold-related content.
Aion 2's daily dungeons rotate weekly, allowing you to earn Enhancement Stones, growth-type pet chests, or extra Kinah through combat. While these dungeons feature straightforward mechanics, they are crucial for character progression.
Sealed Dungeons and Strongholds are distinct, smaller-scale dungeons; each location can be completed only once, offering item drops and Divanium point rewards.
These points are used to fill Divanium board, a system similar to a passive skill tree, thereby further boosting your character's combat potential.
How to use LST to prepare for the official launch?
While the LST content may not represent the core Aion 2 experience, it offers enough insight to grasp the game's primary combat mechanics, allowing you to focus on one or two specific features you wish to explore.
Additionally, if you have no strong faction preference, you can create both an Elyos and an Asmodian character during the two-day LST to experience the visual stylistic differences between their respective maps.
Your faction choice determines the environment where you will consume the majority of your time later on, so it is best to choose the faction whose map appeals to you visually.
Regardless of which faction you ultimately choose, you will still need to venture into enemy territory to challenge various Sealed Dungeons and strongholds. Furthermore, whenever Dimensional Rifts open, you can invade and explore enemy maps at any time.
Additionally, if time permits, it is recommended that you do not stick to just one class during the launch scale test; instead, try out as many as possible to get a feel for each class's visual style and combat mechanics.
Aion 2 gameplay trailer at Gamescom 2026
Aion 2 debuted a roughly five-minute gameplay trailer, featuring DLSS 4.5 and RTX technology, at Gamescom 2026 Future Games Show, highlighting its optimized maps and arenas.

Take the flight experience, for example. Since the game world is over 30 times the size of the original, the development team has focused on enhancing the sense of speed during flight, emphasizing dynamic velocity variations, while also adding more exploration elements to enrich the overall experience.
That covers the latest updates regarding the global launch of Aion 2. If you are interested, why not start preparing right away?
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