Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aion?
Aion: The Tower of Eternity is a visually stunning massively multiplayer online role-playing game featuring cutting-edge imagery, breath-taking environments, and a unique world of fantasy. You play a pivotal role in the fate of Atreia, where flying takes on a completely new role and the enemy is not only the other player faction but a deadly ancient evil as well.

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When is Aion due to be released in North America?
The release date will be announced at a later time, so sign up to the official newsletter to be among the first to know!

When will the beta test start?
In lieu of beta testing, Aion fans will be given opportunities to participate in a small number of Preview events before the game's release. In addition to soliciting player feedback, the Preview events will help prepare for Aion's release, as well as provide a great gaming experience on launch day and beyond.

As with Aion's release date, the schedule of these Preview events will be announced in coming months.

What will be the system and Internet connection requirements for Aion be?
We have not settled on a minimum and recommended set of system and Internet connection requirements as of yet.

How much will Aion cost?
We anticipate Aion will be similar to our other subscription-based games, featuring a boxed product and associated subscription fees.

How does flight fit into the Aion universe?
Flying is an extension to the overall combat system of Aion. Not only is it an integral part of the gaming experience, it will require both strategy and skill to use optimally.

What is PvPvE?
PvPvE is an acronym that stands for Player versus Player versus Environment. PvPvE symbolizes the constant and dynamic war that rages in the Abyss between both player factions and the Balaur, a non-playable race of brutal creatures.

What are the main character classes in Aion?
There are four initial classes to choose from: Warrior, Scout, Mage and Priest. Once level 10 is reached, however, each class can specialize further.

How come there's not a lot of info about the specialized classes?
We'll be talking about them in the months to come. Stay tuned!

Where can I find more information about Aion?
You can check back to the website periodically for updated news items, as well as entries in our Developer Blogs. We'll be adding lots of new game-related content to the website as we get closer and closer to launch. You can also sign up for the Aion Newsletter, which we'll be sending out periodically to inform everyone about the progress of the game.

Who is NCsoft, and what games have they published?
NCsoft is one of the leading global authorities in online gaming. We have developed and published a number of the most successful online games franchises including City of Heroes®, Guild Wars®, Lineage I™, Lineage II®, Dungeon Runners™, Exteel™, and Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa®.