Aion News

Aion Classic, the long-running fantasy MMORPG from NC America, is getting a major content update on June 17, 2025. The new 4.0 patch introduces the Luminess class, fresh dungeons, additional raids, and a new endgame zone, marking a significant expansion for players both new and returning. First launched in 2008, Aion has maintained a loyal following thanks to its blend [...]

NC America (NCsoft) has launched The Ignite Update for Aion Classic, its largest content expansion in months, introducing timed boss battles, customizable gear, and a guaranteed enchantment system to reduce grind frustration. The free update, available now on PC via the PURPLE platform, coincides with the limited-time Assemble at Atreia event, offering a full Elite Brigade General Armor set for [...]

Aion's latest update, version 8.4, officially launched late last week on October 19th, 2022. With the update comes 2 new New Empyrean Lords (<Elyos> Yustiel and <Asmodian> Lumiel) and a new Daeva Pass system which rewards players for completing various missions. The biggest part of the 8.4 update though is the Charater Jump event which lets players create level 80 [...]

NCSoft has a bunch of new things planned for the North American version of Aion with the release of the Wrath of the Storm update next week. The update will introduce a handful of new instances along with adjustments to existing ones, and improvements to the leveling curve. Wrath of the Storm is set to roll out on September 28th [...]

Aion is celebrating its 13th year of operations in North America with a month-long event similar to the one that kicked off on the European servers last week, with a few additions. As part of the festivities, the Dreamworld Carnival will be open to all players from now until October 12th. While inside the carnival, players will gain 750,000 XP [...]

NCSoft has replaced most of the PvP arenas and battlefields in the European version of Aion with a new PvP game mode called Hero Battle in this week’s Update 8.3. In the new mode, players won’t be using their own characters but will instead choose from several pre-made heroes to fight other players in two new PvP instances: the 8-player [...]

With summer unofficially underway, NCSoft is giving Aion players a chance to go on a well-deserved vacation and relax by the pool. The Summer Vacation Galore event is now in full swing with various rewards in store for players who participate in the summer-themed activities. Imagine getting paid to go on vacation right? “We have not one, but two simultaneous [...]

As promised last month, fashion-savvy Daevas now have access to Aion’s new wardrobe system as Update 8.2 officially hits the servers. This replaces the old Luna Wardrobe with one that allows players to easily save and access different styles and colorations on the fly. Don’t worry, all previously-saved costumes will automatically be available on the new wardrobe system as well [...]

Aion players in North America will finally be getting the highly-awaited Wardrobe System early next month with the release of Update 8.2. NCSoft confirmed the release of the update in a new update preview blog: “We know you’ve been asking, Daevas, and now it’s finally on the horizon! The brand-new Wardrobe system will be making its way to Aion in [...]