AION 2 early access began September 30, 2026, five days before the October 5 global launch. It was unlocked by pre-purchasing a Founder's Pack.
How early access worked
The only way into early access was a Founder's Pack. Steam showed the same advance-access start date on the Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate editions. The full release followed on October 5, 2026. The packs were retired after launch — the game itself is free to play.
Standard Founder's Pack
The Standard Founder's Pack was $24.99 and included 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 added 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 added a Daeva's Styling Chest, the Moonlit Aria skin set, the Black Dragon pet, and Blazing Sun Wings.
What early access actually gave you
Early access was a head start on servers and progression, not a separate game. Every player ended up in the same version on October 5. The only difference was the cosmetics and membership tied to each pack tier, so the cheapest pack unlocked the same five-day window.