KR/TW vs Global

What the Korean Version Has That Global Does Not Yet

Korea and Taiwan launched about ten months before Global and are on Chapter 1 now. Everything marked KR/TW below is not announced for Global yet.
KR/TW launch
Nov 19, 2025
KR/TW now
Chapter 1 (Jul 2026)
Classes
Global 8, KR/TW 9
Global dates
None announced

Checked October 17, 2026

What Is Chapter 1?

KR/TW only. Chapter 1: Lands of Sand and Snow went live in Korea and Taiwan on July 1, 2026.

KR/TW: Brawler class

A front-line Gauntlets fighter that builds Rage and bursts into Rampage. Every player got a free character slot.

KR/TW: Level cap 50

The cap went up to 50, and Stigma skills can now reach level 25.

KR/TW: Eltnen and Morheim

New Elyos and Asmodian regions with their own Sealed Dungeons, Strongholds and Monoliths.

KR/TW: New dungeons

Citadel of the Fallen Daeva (Expedition) and Abyssal Horn Den (Transcendence), both Lv.50 and item level 3,500.

KR/TW: New PvP

Chaotic Upper Reshanta caps item level and combat power. Battlefield: Siege is a three-zone point fight.

KR/TW: Sprout Badge

Veterans grouping with a Sprout player (new or returning) in Expedition, Transcendence or Sanctuary get half of the Odyle Energy that player uses.

What Is Not in Global Yet

FeatureKR/TWGlobal
Brawler classSince Jul 1, 2026Not announced
Level cap 50Since Jul 1, 2026Not announced
Eltnen and MorheimSince Jul 1, 2026Not announced
Pendant gearSince Jul 1, 2026Not announced
Citadel of the Fallen DaevaExpedition, Lv.50Not announced
Abyssal Horn DenTranscendence, Lv.50Not announced
Nightmare Layer IVNew solo bossesNot announced
Ascension Trial: DoomItem level 4,000Not announced
Chaotic Upper ReshantaCapped PvP zoneNot announced
Middle ReshantaSince Season 2 (Jan 2026)Not announced
Battlefield: SiegeThree-zone PvP modeNot announced
Sprout BadgeHelp for new and returning playersNot announced

Not announced means no Global notice or patch note has named it so far.

Already in Global

Odyle Energy reward cubesExpedition, Transcendence and Sanctuary rewards use Odyle Energy. KR/TW moved to this with Chapter 1.
5-player dungeons, 10-player raidsGlobal launched with the party sizes KR/TW switched to in Chapter 1.
Eight base classesGladiator, Templar, Assassin, Ranger, Sorcerer, Spiritmaster, Cleric and Chanter.

Class and Level Cap Differences

TopicGlobalKR/TW
Classes89 (Brawler since Jul 2026)
Level capNot stated by NC, Duties open at Lv.4550 since Chapter 1
Stigma skill levelNot postedUp to 25 since Chapter 1
PlatformsPC: Steam and PURPLEPC (PURPLE) and mobile
LaunchedOct 5, 2026Nov 19, 2025
Current stageSeason 1Chapter 1

Korean Version Update Timeline

KR/TW dates. Global started fresh on October 5, 2026 with its own Season 1.

Date (KR/TW)UpdateHeadline Additions
Nov 19, 2025Launch (Season 1)Eight classes on PC and mobile
Jan 21, 2026Season 2Dying Dramata's Nest, Middle Abyss Reshanta, gear Transfer system
Apr 8, 2026Season 3Hall of Illusion, Daevanion Yustiel, seven new Nightmare bosses
Jul 1, 2026Chapter 1: Lands of Sand and SnowBrawler, level cap 50, Eltnen and Morheim

AION 2 Global Roadmap

Ludra comes back first

NC's October 9 letter puts the Ludra raid return and the first seasonal festivals at the front of the line. More

No dates for big updates

The same letter promises a steady pace of content but gives no dates for larger updates.

Brawler on Global

Not announced. The official Global class list still shows eight classes. More

Season 1 runs into December

The Season 1 Daeva Pass is on sale until the December 15 (PST) maintenance. More

No progress transfer

KR and TW characters stay on their own service and cannot move to Global. More

AION 2 KR/TW vs Global FAQ

Is the Brawler class in AION 2 Global?

Not yet. Brawler came to Korea and Taiwan on July 1, 2026, and NC has not announced it for Global.

What is the AION 2 level cap?

Korea and Taiwan are at 50 since Chapter 1. NC has not posted a Global cap, and Global notices treat Lv.45 as the level where Duties open.

When will Chapter 1 come to Global?

No date yet. NC says Global gets updates at a steady pace, starting with Ludra's return and seasonal events.

Does Korean or Taiwanese progress carry over to Global?

No. KR/TW and Global are separate services, and progress does not move between them.