Our latest coverage of Aion.
Character customization is an integral part of the MMORPG genre. Being able to create a character that fits a specific persona can help players immerse themselves in the game. Limited customization may not be a deal breaker for everyone, but I know many people who won't even play a game if classes are gender locked or if they can't customize [...]
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NCSoft's Long-Running Free-to-Play MMORPG Aion has officially launched on Steam. To aid in its prospective conquest of Steam users a new server, Beritra, has opened up for players who want a fresh start. This is an excellent move to pitch towards players who desire a more level-playing field for that first launch feel. New packs were also added yesterday for [...]
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In an unanticipated move NCSoft is debuting long-lived titles Aion and Lineage 2 on Steam some time this Fall. Both game are free to play, but whether their presence on the digital distribution platform makes an impact is questionable. But NCSoft does continue to support their titles, having recently released a major content update for Lineage 2 titled Underground on [...]
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Fantasy MMORPG, Aion, has announced upcoming Oktoberfest celebrations! From harvesting barley to in-game beer making, players will be able to experience Aion's version of the Beer Festival. From October 7th through October 21st, players will be able to participate in the Harvesting Barley Phase. Fresh Barley can be found in both world and instance drops and completion will reward players [...]
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Aion Music & Soundtrack Aion, originally called Aion: The Tower of Eternity, is a free to play fantasy MMORPG developed and published by the South Korean gaming studio NCSoft. The Aion soundtrack was composed by Yang Bang-Ean, Inro Joo, and Wonki Kim. The Soundcloud embed features all of the BGMs, tracks, and music from the Aion Soundtrack. The game originally launched in Korea in 2008 and [...]
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NCSoft's MMORPG, Aion, has announced that the Upheaval patch is now online! Upheaval features two new raids, two new zones and all new Stigma abilities for each class. Of course with new content comes new gear, with three new item sets being announced: The classic Dark Lord Set, the ocean themed Sea Feast set, and the absolutely adorable Wave Song armor [...]
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NCSoft's MMORPG, Aion, is scheduled to receive its latest expansion on June 17th. The expansion, Upheaval, features two new zones, two new raids, a new 7th Linked Stigmata ability for classes and brand new item sets! The new item sets feature 3 different types that really cater to the different aesthetics of players from the classic dark and edgy Dark [...]
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NCSoft's fantasy MMORPG, Aion, has recently changed their landing page-- Most likely teasing a new expansion called "Upheaval". The site currently displays an Upheaval logo with a menacing face in the background. There is no information on Upheaval yet, but you can see the site for yourself here.
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A new update for Aion is primarily centered around bringing back players who have not logged in for 30 days. This update gives incentives to come back through exclusive items and quests for the returning players. New areas called Abbeys have been implemented in each faction's main city, which can only be used by these returning players to help them [...]
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