AION 2 is free to play on Steam and has been live since October 5, 2026. It is a PC game built on Unreal Engine 5 — download the client and play; no purchase is required.
Languages
Steam lists 8 supported languages: English, French, German, Spanish (Spain), Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, and Korean. Full audio is available in English, Japanese, and Korean; the other languages cover interface and subtitles.
Editions and DLC
Before launch, Steam sold three pre-purchase Founder's Packs — Standard ($24.99), Deluxe ($49.99), and Ultimate ($99.99) — which granted five-day advance access from September 30 plus cosmetics and membership. The packs were pre-launch products and are no longer needed; the base game has always been free to play. The only DLC app listed on Steam is the old Playtest, not a purchasable expansion.
Store details
Steam lists online PvP and online co-op, in-app purchases, family sharing, and an ESRB Teen (13+) rating. Steam Deck compatibility is marked Unknown.
Other ways to play on PC
Besides Steam, the official site offers the Purple launcher download and Purple ON browser play (purpleon.plaync.com/webplay/aion2), so you can play without a Steam install. In-game purchases on the Purple route run through the official N Shop.
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Frequently asked questions
Is AION 2 free on Steam?
Yes. AION 2 is free to play on Steam and has been live since October 5, 2026. The pre-launch Founder's Packs were optional and are no longer needed.
What languages does AION 2 support?
Eight languages on Steam: English, French, German, Spanish (Spain), Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian and Korean. Full audio is available in English, Japanese and Korean.