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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aion 2 Release Date, New Gameplay Trailer, Classic Features and More
Image via: NCSoft Aion 2 finally gets an official announcement from NCSoft after some years of silence and speculation in the rare fabled MMORPG series. Something that lived through much of the Twilight epoch of the original is now no mere nostalgic homage but a true reinvention. Being reborn with fresh technology, global ambitions, and a sprawling universe, the game seems starved of nothing reinvigorated to go along with the powers in the MMO arena. A Global Launch with a Strategic Twist NCSoft said differently from most breaking the mold and bringing the player base itself together, Aion 2 will see a global launch in the second half of 2025. This is a stark departure from the usual staggered releases when the West would have to wait for months after the Korean Premier. From the late part of 2025, in the meantime, before the global launch, a soft launch for just the Korean region shall occur to gather feedback and ensure the stability. Having two faces of a launch means the studio is very confident and wants to have a more refined and community-led entry into the modern monument life landscape. Open betas, live streams, and teaser content will be released to keep the hype going up until the release. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo [아이온2] 게임플레이 트레일러 Reimagining the Legacy: A Complete Vision In NCSoft's words, Aion 2 is the version of the game they never could have built in 2008 as it's been their dream version of the game all along. Now, with more than a decade of technological leaps, they're finally on the verge of bringing that vision to reality. The next chapter takes place in a devastated landscape, with the Tower of Aion already in ruins, with the Daevas that were once unstoppable still not sure how to reclaim their power. Asmodians, who had for years been depicted as the more evil and sinister, now had a more equal scenario, beautiful design to break free from the dated good-vs-evil binary. In a really unexpected twist, every race will actually play on their own servers, with cross-faction battle encouraged through matchmaking and dimensional rift events, leading to exciting, player-created, faction warfare. So, naturally, one of the most exhilarating returns is the refined flying system. No more are the times of crowded or restrictive airspace. Aion 2 features a world 36 times larger than the original, with flight completely unchained in every area on land, sea, and air. Few MMORPGs can match this incredible new freedom to completely transform exploration, combat, and even mobility as you know it. Classes and Classic Features At launch, Aion 2 will launch with eight highly varied classes, including familiar staples like Gladiator, Templar, Assassin, and Cleric. Every class still has access to that classic role, with more defined skills and talents tailored for today's combat mechanics. Skills and gear progression are 100% gameplay-driven. Aion 2 - Release Date, New Gameplay Reveal & ALL Classes Explained - Best New MMORPG Sequel Guide! Character creation has gotten a big overhaul too, with more than 200 customization options. From gritty fighters to cartoonish goofballs, the system delivers both substance and style for gamers who enjoy customizing their personalities. Aion 2 reintroduces many classic PvE features that players loved. Look forward to solo and group dungeons, dynamic world events, and instances beloved by fans such as the Temple of Fire.
Forbes
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
New MMORPG Aion 2 Coming This Year, Built In Unreal Engine 5
Aion 2 NCSoft originally confirmed Aion 2 was in development nearly seven years ago way back in 2018, but just this week have finally started whispering about some big news to come soon. Later this month on May 29 a big livestream debut is scheduled and in the lead up to that moment we finally have some fresh details. Namely, we should be expecting a global release later this year (reportedly) and we already know it's being built in Unreal Engine 5. By way of a new official teaser website, reporting from Korea IT Times, and a bit of Google Translate work on my part, I think we have some (relatively) concrete details on what to expect from Aion 2 when it launches globally in 2025. I've got the teaser clip which was uploaded to YouTube embedded here: The original Aion from NCSoft first released back in 2008 for Korea and 2009 for the rest of the world and it ascended into the ranks of MMO royalty very quickly. Utilizing a unique (at the time) approach to combining PvP and PvE elements, prominent realm vs. realm factions, and extremely open-ended level design with full-flight functionality, it broke a lot of ground for the MMORPG genre and maintained a sizable audience for many years. From what we've seen and heard, Aion 2 is using Unreal Engine 5 to ensure extremely high-quality visuals and will likely lean on its roots as a hybrid approach of both PvE and PvP content. According to Aion Strategies back in December of last year, it's expected to feature a monetization strategy similar to Throne and Liberty. It's also reportedly shifting away from the relatively traditional tab-targeting method of most of its games such as Lineage, Aion, and Throne and Liberty in favor of something more action-oriented and fast-paced, perhaps similar to games such as Black Desert Online. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder If you've followed the MMO market to any level over the years, NCSoft should be a name you're very familiar with. They've got their hands in a huge chunk of the industry dating back to 1998 with the original Lineage and now spanning the likes of Guild Wars, Blade & Soul, Throne and Liberty, Aion of course, and many other properties, like the deceased City of Heroes. It's worth mentioning that, in the past when Aion 2 was first unveiled, it was labeled as a mobile MMORPG. It's unclear if that's still the plan, or if perhaps it will be cross-platform between PC and mobile such as other recent MMO games like Tarisland.
