What time does AION 2 launch?
A date shown by Steam in your region is not enough to prove a midnight launch. Store countdowns can update closer to release, and PURPLE maintenance or regional opening procedures may use a separately announced schedule.
Confirmed schedule
| Access | Confirmed time | Who can play |
|---|---|---|
| Advance access | September 30, 2026 · 13:30 UTC (revised server opening) | Eligible Founder's Pack owners |
| Global release | October 5, 2026 · 13:00 UTC | All players; base game is free to play |
Convert from 13:00 UTC
Global launch uses 13:00 UTC. That is 6:00 AM PDT, 9:00 AM EDT, 2:00 PM BST, 3:00 PM CEST, 10:00 PM JST/KST, and 11:00 PM AEST while the listed daylight-saving offsets apply.
September 30 server opening was delayed to 13:30 UTC (6:30 AM PDT; 21:30 China time). Client decryption kept the original 13:00 UTC start. Official revised opening notice.
Use UTC as the source of truth because local daylight-saving rules vary by date and location.
How to verify the real unlock
Check the official announcement
Look for a time and time-zone label, not only a calendar date.
Check your chosen launcher
Steam may show a local countdown; PURPLE may show a service notice or maintenance window.
Account for maintenance
A completed download does not guarantee that game servers are open.