NCSoft said Global Early Access began on Sep 30, 2026 (local time). Its Oct 1 announcement planned full service for Oct 5, 2026. The same notice says Founder’s Pack buyers could join Early Access. Because the full-launch date is imminent, use the official AION 2 site or Steam listing to confirm the live state.
- Early Access: Sep 30, 2026 (local time), according to NCSoft.
- Full service: scheduled for Oct 5, 2026 in the Oct 1 announcement.
- Early Access eligibility: Founder’s Pack buyers, as described by NCSoft.
Basis: Dates and eligibility come from NCSoft’s Oct 1 Global announcement. The Steam listing was checked on Oct 4 as a second live schedule reference; availability can change.
This page tracks the Global PC service announcement. Its schedule is time-sensitive: the dates below reflect the official information checked on Oct 4, 2026, and should be confirmed on the official site or Steam before purchase or installation.
On this page
- Global Early Access began
- Sep 30, 2026 (local time)
- Full service announced
- Oct 5, 2026 (scheduled in the Oct 1 notice)
- Early Access eligibility
- Founder’s Pack buyers, per NCSoft
Global schedule checked on October 4, 2026
| Milestone | Date/status | Source boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Early Access | Started Sep 30, 2026 (local time) | Reported by NCSoft on Oct 1 |
| Full service | Scheduled for Oct 5, 2026 | Plan stated by NCSoft on Oct 1; verify live status |
Who could enter Early Access?
NCSoft’s announcement says users who purchased an AION 2 Founder’s Pack could enter Early Access before full service. It does not establish the current availability, price, regional restrictions or refund terms of each package; check the store you plan to use before purchasing.
Check the current service state
This is a dated schedule reference, not a live server-status feed. For a current launch or login decision, open the official website or Steam store and follow the latest notice shown there. The Global PC platform links are collected on the AION 2 PC platforms page.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did AION 2 Global Early Access start?
NCSoft reported that it began on Sep 30, 2026, local time. Check the official site for the current service state.
When was the full Global release scheduled?
NCSoft’s Oct 1, 2026 announcement planned full service for Oct 5, 2026. This page was last checked on Oct 4, so confirm the live status on the official site or Steam.
Who could join Early Access?
NCSoft said users who purchased an AION 2 Founder’s Pack could participate in Early Access before full service.