PRESS RELEASES - AION
15. November 2022
Publisher Gameforge Reveals AION Classic Is Coming Soon to Europe
Return to Atreia as AION Classic Brings the World-Renowned MMO Back to its Roots
Karlsruhe, Germany (November 15, 2022) - Today, Gameforge — leading Western publisher of popular multiplayer online games including AION, NosTale, OGame, and Metin2 — revealed AION Classic is coming to PC in Europe. In early 2023, players will return to the game’s foundations and relive the war between the Elyos and Asmodians, while also dealing with the ever-present threat of the Balaur lurking at the threshold to the Abyss Gate.
When AION Classic launches in Europe, the goal will be to introduce the content of the original AION based directly on version 2.0. In time, Gameforge expects people across Europe to experience the same original adventures and remember exactly why this MMORPG is beloved by millions of players around the world.
“Today, we are happy to share that the highly anticipated release of AION Classic is coming soon to Europe,” said Nyoka, Product Manager at Gameforge in charge of AION. “Working with our development partners at NCSoft is crucial in order to ensure that the European release builds upon the experience of other territories, while also sorting out technical aspects that will ensure a fun, and smooth gaming experience for our players.”
AION Classic is a permanent server which offers all MMORPG lovers a fresh start in the world of Atreia. along with additional balancing and quality-of-life improvements. The European Classic server will start with the 2.0 update.
Players new and old will be able to explore the vast and unique realm of Atreia, discover or enjoy iconic dungeons and take part in the battle between Elyos and Asmodians.
What to expect from AION Classic:
- Enjoy PvE content up to level 55 on various maps and instances like Dark Poeta, the Baranath Dredgion, and more!
- Charge into battle with massive PvP content including Rifts, Dredgions and Fortress Battles
- Take to the skies and prepare for flying combat in the Abyss
- Choose different professions to craft gear and consumables
Like in other regions, Siel’s Aura and Daeva Pass features will be available to provide additional rewards. Additionally, exclusive content such as the new dungeons or the recently added new classes will also be introduced in Europe with future updates for AION Classic.
AION is a visually stunning, free-to-play MMORPG where you ascend to divinity and fight in a decades long war between two rivaling factions. Wielding divine powers and the capability for true flight, you must bring salvation to your people and restore balance to the vast and beautiful world of Atreia, now shattered by the Cataclysm. For more information, follow the game on Twitter and “Like” it on Facebook.
For media resources, including screenshots, trailers, art, and logos, check out our updated press kit here: https://uberstrategist.link/AION_Classic_PressKit
19. October 2021
A Massive Update Explosion In the Popular Fantasy MMORPG AION!
The new level cap has been increased to 85.
The massively popular fantasy MMORPG AION from publisher Gameforge recently celebrated its 12th Anniversary and now brings in tons of new content with the highly anticipated 8.0 update, which extends the current level cap to 85— available to play now! With numerous new features, items, enemies, and areas, players can now take their adventures in the world of Atreia to new, exciting heights! Great new challenges and content paired with some fun in-game events make catching up with friends easier than ever on their journey to the new maximum level.
Check out the new trailer and a glimpse of the new adventures that lie in wait here: YouTube link
The content update will feature:
- Aphsaranta: After reaching level 81, you can find the new battlefield in Inggison and Gelkmaros. Your task is to control most of the 13 areas, complete quests, and raise the reputation of your faction in order to secure great advantages. In addition, the new “Heart Aphsarantas” instance is waiting for you and up to five of your friends. Complete the new instance to earn high-quality item rewards such as the new “Ultimate Fighting Spirit” equipment!
- New Legendary Transformation: Become an Aphsaranta Adventurer and enjoy the advantages of a legendary transformation in order to storm Aphsaranta as a desert fox in adventurer clothing.
- New equipment: Become an even mightier warrior by obtaining the perfect Jorgoth weapons of the fourth upgrade. Equip your hero with powerful Apsus Illusion equipment — the world boss Adad drops special parts with increased stats for each class.
- Improved siege combat: The number of players, rewards, and values for opponents have been adjusted for battles in the Prades and Bassen fortresses. The enemy values have also changed for the siege battles around the fortresses in Inggison and Gelkmaros.
- Further innovations: Bring your hero to a new maximum level of 85, learn new skills with the Daevanion skill features, increase your values with the Relic of Time (for players level 85 and up), combine various passive skills for your weapons and armor thanks to the oath System, and take advantage of the Taroc cube.
And soon, we’ll also give you more info about the latest features in AION – keep an eye out for our release news!
09. Juni 2020
AION 7.5 update: Wake of the Storm makes landfall today in Europe!
Starting today, the popular fantasy MMORPG AION from publisher Gameforge brings in tons of new content with its 7.5 update: Wake of the Storm. With numerous new features, items, enemies, and areas, players can now extend their wings to continue their adventures in the world of Atreia, with great options to make catching up with friends easier than ever.
Check out the new trailer for Wake of the Storm and the new adventures that lie in wait here.
The content update will feature:
- New Zone – Silentera Canyon: an underground corridor that holds two new dangerous world bosses and sets the field for player-versus-player encounters, with plenty of high-end rewards for completing quests and challenges, including some of the strongest, ultimate gear being added to the game.
- New PvE Dungeon – Ara Infernalia: an instance with two difficulty levels where up to six level-80 players will take on the formidable dragon Mortasha, who swiftly teleports around the area. Those who succeed in tracking down and destroying this boss will also receive some of the strongest loot now available.
- New PvP Dungeon – Raging Valley: a new battlefield where up to six players per team can test their skills. Upon entering this instance, all players have their stats equalized, however, Stigma and Daevanion skills retain their upgraded values.
- New Reworked Dungeons: Esoterrace and Lower Udas Temple have been re-designed to provide lots of XP for players to reach level 80, while Kubrinerk’s Monster Cubus Laboratory offers new Monster Cubelets to take on the strongest endgame instance bosses in Makarna of Bitterness (difficult) and Ara Infernalia (normal) in the hunt for ultimate loot.
- The newly introduced Odian and Rune systems now enable accessory upgrades for gear such as necklaces, earrings, belts, bracelets, and feathers.
- New Vision Weapons will drop from stronger bosses in Lakrum and Dumaha or Agents of each race, offering powerful traits such as Paralysis, Silence, or Divinity. These weapons can also be enchanted for three additional levels of upgrades taking them from “ordinary” to “noble.”
- Six New Legendary Transformations including Azphel, Ariel, Yustiel, Triniel, Vaizel, and Lumiel’s Apostle.
- Players can catch up faster than ever through Titan Coins acquired through their adventures in Inggison and Gelkmaros. While in Heiron and Beluslan, players can level up to 80 and get items every 10 levels to enhance the leveling progress.
By the way: A few days ago, Gameforge released a new episode of “Daeva’s Tavern”, a popular video series in the AION community in Europe. You can watch Episode 9 here to learn more about the update.
On Saturday, June 13, the streamer Squall will take a look at the new AION update live on Twitch. With a bit of luck, viewers can win codes with valuable in-game rewards for AION in a competition that will take place during the live stream at 1:00 PM EDT / 7:00 PM CET. You can catch the stream here: https://www.twitch.tv/imsquall
A press kit with the new trailer, key art, and screenshots can be found here https://uberstrategist.link/AION_PressKit
Note: Please be aware that Gameforge has publishing rights for AION in Europe. Gameforge is not the publisher of AION in North America.
About AION
AION is Asian premium game development studio NCsoft's most successful MMO game and remains one of the most popular titles in South Korea. Millions of players all over the world populate the lands and territories of the fantasy world of Atreia. The game has been continually expanded and enhanced with countless updates. Aside from numerous features and functions, this includes standards of the MMO genre such as new instances, interesting reward systems and better level opportunities through quests and innovations. These innovations include the mentor system, where experienced players help out beginners and both sides benefit. AION has been free-to-play since the 29th February 2012, allowing players to experience the game in its entirety for free.