Aion 2 is an upcoming massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by NCSoft Corporation, a major South Korean video game company. It is the sequel to the original Aion, which was part of NCSoft's successful portfolio of online games that includes titles like Lineage and Guild Wars.
The game has generated significant attention for its advanced features, including a new manual combat system and extensive character customization options. These elements are central to NCSoft's strategy to re-engage the MMORPG community and rebuild trust with a high-quality release following previous challenges.
Recently, Aion 2 has been in the news due to its prominent showcase at the G-Star 2025 gaming expo in South Korea, where fans waited for hours—some reports indicated queues of four to five hours—to experience the demo. The overwhelming player turnout highlighted strong anticipation for the title. NCSoft has also announced a target for a global launch in the second half of 2026, signaling a major international push for the game as part of its broader Horizon universe and focus on AI and cloud technologies.
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