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NC’s Aion 2 Enters Global Early Access, Tops Steam Sales Chart

NC’s new MMORPG Aion 2 has entered global early access, marking the company’s latest push to expand its presence in overseas gaming markets.NC, jointly led by Kim Taek-jin and Park Byung-moo, said Aion 2 began global early access on Sept. 30 local time.Players who purchased the game’s Founder’s Pack

NC's MMORPG Aion 2 has entered global early access, expanding the company's reach in overseas gaming markets. Founded by Kim Taek-jin and Park Byung-moo, Aion 2 began global early access on September 30 local time. Players who bought the Founder's Pack can join early access and preview the game before its official launch on October 5.

The service is accessible via Steam and NC's PC gaming platform PURPLE, with servers in four regions - North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, including Japan. The game supports eight languages: English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, and others.

Aion 2 has attracted significant attention before its official launch. On September 30, the game topped Steam's global Top Sellers chart, ranking first in sales in 12 countries, including the US, France, Germany, Spain, and Brazil. Over 1.3 million players registered for the game on Steam's Wishlist prior to its release. NC unveiled a launch trailer highlighting key features of Aion 2, such as free-flight movement, aerial combat, and the Elyos versus Asmodians conflict, alongside its PvE and PvP content.

The sequel retains core gameplay elements from the original Aion, while expanding on fantasy world mechanics and multiplayer experiences.

NC intends to utilize the early access period to familiarize global players with the game, leading up to its official launch on October 5. Detailed information about Aion 2, including its global service and gameplay mechanics, is available on the game's official website.

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