AION 2 FAQ
Is AION 2 Open World?
Yes. You get one big open world to roam, and free flight is a big part of how you get around and fight.
- Genre
- Open-world MMORPG
- World size
- 36x the original
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Setting
- 200 years after AION
Checked October 17, 2026
Is AION 2 Open World?
An Open-World MMORPG
Open worldNC built AION 2 as an open-world MMORPG for PC.
Free flightYou fly while exploring, and fights can happen in the air too.
Two homelandsElyos start in Verteron, Asmodians start in Altgard.
Both factions in one zoneEach faction lives on its own servers and meets the other side in the Abyss.
How Big Is AION 2's Open World?
36 Times Bigger Than AION 1's World
36x the first game
NC puts Atreia at 36 times the size of the first game's world.
200 years later
The story picks up two centuries after the original war and the fall of the Tower of Eternity.
Over 200 dungeons
NC counts more than 200, in solo, 5-player and 10-player formats.
AION 2 Open World Features
Starting Zones and Points of Interest
| Faction | Starting zone | Places to see |
|---|---|---|
| Elyos | Verteron | Dawn Legion Base, Cantas Valley, Ellun River Marsh, Aullaeu Village, Altamia Canyon |
| Asmodians | Altgard | Safe Haven, Dredgion Crash Site, Sanctum Outpost, Moslan Forest, Nornir Assembly |
Ways to Travel
Wings and flight
Fly over terrain and fight in the air. Wings are also collectible skins.
Pets that turn into mounts
Pets follow you, can be ridden and help with things like auto-loot.
Lots to collect
Outfits, mounts and wings to collect along the way.
AION 2 Open World FAQ
Is the AION 2 world bigger than the original AION?
Yes. NC says it is 36 times larger than the first game.
Where do new players start in AION 2?
Elyos start in Verteron and Asmodians start in Altgard.
Do Elyos and Asmodians share the open world?
Not their home zones. Every server holds one faction, and the two sides meet in the Abyss and other PvP modes.