Quick answer, checked 28 September 2026: NC lists 30 September 2026 for Founder’s Pack advance access and 5 October 2026 for full launch. The earlier Launch Scale Test was a separate event. Confirm current store terms and your region before paying or planning a start time.
The dates and who they apply to
| Event | Date shown by NC | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Scale Test | 17 and 19 September 2026 sessions | An earlier test open to players. It was not the full release or proof that every test-build rule will remain unchanged. |
| Advance access | 30 September 2026 | The official NC page says Founder’s Packs include five days of early access. Check the current pack and platform terms before buying. |
| Full launch | 5 October 2026 | The date listed on the official NC page for the global launch. |
NC’s page displays times for the scale test. This guide does not convert those times into your local time zone or assert an hour for launch access. Check the official page and your client for the latest schedule.
What to check before making plans
- Open the official NC launch page for the current date and Founder’s Pack description.
- Check the AION 2 Steam listing for your store’s access, supported language, PC requirements and purchase terms.
- Confirm the service, region, server and faction available to your account. An older regional guide does not establish your global-client settings.
- If you used the September scale test, compare its client version with the launch build before carrying over a class or leveling conclusion.
How this site uses test and regional information
Official test material exists: NC announced the September Launch Scale Test. This site has not completed its own controlled class, skill-cost or leveling-route test in that client. We will label any future test-build observation with its source and check whether it still applies at full launch. Korea and Taiwan material can suggest what to investigate, but it cannot establish the global patch’s rewards, costs or balance by itself.
For decisions you can make now, use the first-class guide and first-session checklist. Neither presents an untested tier list or speedrun route as fact.