The AION 2 release date is October 5, 2026, confirmed by the Steam store page and the SteamDB listing for AppID 3393110 as of 2026-09-20. The launch is published by NCWest and listed on Steam as a standard MMORPG release. Founder's Pack tiers are live on the store page. Beta unlock times, head-start windows, mobile cross-play, Steam Deck verification, and review embargo status were not announced as of 2026-09-20.

AION 2 release date and launch stage

The AION 2 release date of October 5, 2026 shows up directly on the Steam store page for AppID 3393110, and the SteamDB listing for the same AppID carries the same launch date. The Steam Community hub treats the title as an MMORPG launch rather than an early-access experiment, and the standard pre-order window with Founder's Pack tiers attached is still live on the store. The publisher of record is NCWest, which also runs the PlayNC franchise portal for the Korean AION history. As of 2026-09-20, no pre-launch beta unlock times, head-start windows, or early-access start dates have been announced.

How to verify the AION 2 release date

  1. Check the Steam store page (canonical)

    The Steam store page for AppID 3393110 is the only source that can change the launch date. Open it first when re-verifying.

    Done when: Steam store page shows October 5, 2026.

  2. Cross-check SteamDB

    SteamDB will reflect any Steam store metadata change within hours, so use it as the secondary cross-check.

    Done when: SteamDB listing agrees on October 5, 2026.

  3. Scan the Steam Community hub

    The Steam Community hub surfaces launch-day discussions and any slip rumours first, so skim the threads before relying on a single source.

    Done when: No contradicting slip announcement appears in recent hub threads.

Sources

Steam store page (official/store, checked 2026-09-20) confirmed the AION 2 release date of Oct 5, 2026. SteamDB listing (official/store, checked 2026-09-20) cross-checked the release metadata. Steam Community hub (official/community, checked 2026-09-20) carries community demand and launch discussion. NCWest publisher portal (official/publisher, checked 2026-09-20) confirmed Western launch scope.

FAQ

Has the AION 2 release date been delayed?

No. As of 2026-09-20, the Steam store still shows October 5, 2026 and there is no slip announcement from NCWest.

Will there be early access before the AION 2 release date?

Early-access days are sold inside Founder's Pack tiers, but the exact number of days per tier carries the 2026-09-20 research date. Head-start windows and beta unlock times have not been announced.

Is AION 2 on Steam Deck?

Steam Deck verification status was not announced as of 2026-09-20. Check the system requirements page closer to launch for any update.

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