AION 2 early access begins September 30, 2026, five days before the October 5 global launch. It is unlocked by pre-purchasing a Founder's Pack.
How to enter early access
The only confirmed way into early access is a Founder's Pack. Steam shows the same advance-access start date on the Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate editions. The full release follows on October 5, 2026.
Standard Founder's Pack
The Standard Founder's Pack is $24.99 and includes the game, the Founder's Pack, five-day advance access, a 30-day membership, the "Vanguard of Atreia" title, and a Daeva's Campaign Supply Chest.
Deluxe and Ultimate editions
The Deluxe edition at $49.99 adds the Ascended Daeva skin set and the Eternal Sun weapon skin chest on top of the Standard contents. The Ultimate edition at $99.99 further adds a Daeva's Styling Chest, the Moonlit Aria skin set, the Black Dragon pet, and Blazing Sun Wings.
What early access actually gives you
Early access is a head start on servers and progression, not a separate game. Every player ends up in the same version on October 5. The only difference is the cosmetics and membership tied to each pack tier, so the cheapest pack unlocks the same five-day window.