How to download Aion 2
Aion 2 is a free download on Steam and NCSOFT's PURPLE launcher from 5 October 2026. Founder's Pack owners can download and play from 30 September. You need 100 GB of free space and 64-bit Windows 10 or 11. There is no global mobile version and no APK — Korea and Taiwan have mobile, the global release is PC only.
Where to download it
- Steam — app ID 3393110. Free to play; the Founder's Packs are separate purchases on the same store page.
- PURPLE — NCSOFT's own PC launcher and the platform they publish through directly.
- Both clients are the same game. Which you pick is a matter of preference, not content.
What you need
| Storage | 100 GB available space (SSD recommended) |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit |
| Connection | Broadband internet |
| Price | Free to play |
When you can download it
- 30 September 2026 — Advance Access, for Founder's Pack owners only.
- 5 October 2026 — free-to-play global launch, open to everyone.
- Preload timing has not been announced by NCSOFT. Check Steam or PURPLE closer to the date.
Frequently asked
- Is Aion 2 free to download?
- Yes. Aion 2 is free to play on both Steam and PURPLE from 5 October 2026. A Founder's Pack is optional and only buys five days of Advance Access plus bundled items.
- How big is the Aion 2 download?
- NCSOFT lists 100 GB of available storage space as a requirement, with an SSD recommended.
- Is there an Aion 2 APK or mobile download?
- Not for the global release, which is PC only. The Korean and Taiwanese service does have full iOS and Android clients with cross-play, but those are separate regional services.
- Can you preload Aion 2?
- NCSOFT has not announced preload or pre-download timing for the global release.
Related
Download, pricing and storage details from the Steam listing for app 3393110 and NCSOFT announcements.