AION 2 Early Access Guide
Everything about playing AION 2 before the October 5 launch: the September 30 Advance Access window, who qualifies and how to get in.
Quick answer
AION 2 early access starts September 30, 2026 — five days before the global launch. It is available to purchasers of an eligible Founder's Pack (Standard, Deluxe or Ultimate).
What is Advance Access
Advance Access is the official pre-launch play window for Founder's Pack purchasers. The game opens for everyone at the global launch on October 5; pack buyers simply get in five days earlier.
Start date
Advance Access begins September 30, 2026 and runs until the full launch on October 5.
Who can play early
- Founder's Pack purchasers: the three confirmed tiers (Standard, Deluxe, Ultimate) include 5-Day Advance Access.
- Everyone else: no early window — free-to-play access begins at the October 5 launch.
- Scale Test players: separate event — the September 17/19 Launch Scale Test is open to all players and does not require a pack.
How to play early
Install the game through your pack's platform — Steam or PURPLE — once Advance Access opens on September 30. Exactly when installation becomes available in your region follows the official announcement.
What is in the early window
The Advance Access build is the pre-launch Global build, per the official schedule. Whether test progress, characters or store purchases carry from the Launch Scale Test into this window or to launch is officially unannounced — tracked on the updates page.
Early access vs the Scale Test
They are different events: the Launch Scale Test (Sep 17/19) is a free capacity test open to everyone, while Advance Access (Sep 30) is the paid pack window. Both lead into the October 5 launch.
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
When does AION 2 early access start?
September 30, 2026 — five days before the October 5 global launch.
Who gets AION 2 early access?
Purchasers of an eligible Founder's Pack (Standard, Deluxe or Ultimate). The Scale Test on Sep 17/19 is open to everyone without a pack.
How do I play AION 2 early?
Buy an eligible Founder's Pack before launch and install the game from Steam or PURPLE when Advance Access opens on September 30.
Is AION 2 early access the same as the Launch Scale Test?
No — the Scale Test is a free, open capacity test on Sep 17/19; Advance Access is the pack-holder window starting Sep 30.