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AION 2: global launch schedule for 5 October 2026
Archive — the 5 October 2026 launch. This article retains the schedule and changes announced at the time. These hours do not describe current server status. Check official AION 2 announcements for current maintenance; our RMT and appeals guide covers account restrictions.
AION 2’s global free-to-play PC launch was scheduled for 5 October 2026. The timetable then in effect expected maintenance to end around 15:00 Poland time (CEST). This archived article preserves the morning announcements for players leaving Early Access and joining at launch.
Information in the archived report as of: .
End of maintenance scheduled at the time: .
Status at original publication: scheduled maintenance was underway, and its end time could change.
What time were AION 2 servers scheduled to open in Poland?
The official notice set the start of maintenance on 5 October at 07:00 CEST and allowed eight hours for the work. This gave a scheduled server return time of 15:00 CEST, or 13:00 UTC. Login was to be unavailable during the work. The update was intended to end Advanced Access and begin the commercial launch.
The 15:00 time was calculated from the stated maintenance duration. Check the current AION 2 news on Steam for current server status rather than this historical schedule.
Our 6 October launch recap follows this historical timetable. Read it in our article on the Steam player record and post-launch gifts, originally published on 6 October.
What changes were announced for launch?
- Character deletion: the announced waiting period fell from 168 to 24 hours, and the required level from 10 to 1.
- Quest objects: some were to stop disappearing, while others were to respawn faster.
- Bosses: some were to have their stats adjusted to the intended difficulty for a five-player party.
For players choosing a server and character, the first restriction is particularly relevant: a shorter deletion period does not mean instant deletion. When questing together, it is also worth checking whether the improved interactions make it easier for every party member to complete an objective.
The archive also contains the later 8 October announcement of EU servers Nathara and Tassin. We explain their faction assignments and the character transfer announcement there.
What was announced on the morning of 5 October?
The “Thank you Daevas!” message was published on 5 October at 07:04 Poland time (CEST). The team thanked Early Access participants, welcomed new players and said it would take their feedback into account. This message accompanied the launch; the maintenance schedule itself was published the previous day.
The morning post did not announce additional rewards or new content; maintenance times appeared in the separate technical notice.
NCSoft's game is listed on Steam as Free To Play. For current system requirements and client downloads, visit the official AION 2 page. The times in this archive refer to launch day.
Sources and scope
Our sources are the official maintenance notice dated 4 October and updated on 5 October, the team's morning message and the Steam game page. We retain the historical launch plan and the changes announced at the time.