Guides

Official minimum and recommended specs, the Steam and PURPLE access steps, and what a brand-new player should do in the first week.

Official AION 2 screenshot of a sunlit island with a large tree and player characters

AION 2 Beginner Guide: Three Decisions, Then Week One

Before launch, lock faction, server and class. On day one, test both control modes, follow the main quest and run one dungeon. The traps that cost the most time.

Last updated: 9/18/2026

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AION 2 Download Guide: Steam or PURPLE, Five Prep Steps

Two official entry points: Steam (app 3393110) and NC's PURPLE launcher. Eight in-game languages and four server regions, plus five things to do before launch.

Last updated: 9/18/2026

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AION 2 System Requirements: Minimum, Recommended, 100 GB

Official minimum: Ryzen 5 2600 / i5-10500, 8 GB RAM, GTX 1050 Ti, 100 GB. Recommended: Ryzen 7 3700X / i7-11700, 16 GB, RTX 2070. Both tiers recommend an SSD.

Last updated: 9/18/2026