Launch Scale Test schedule
Official scheduleAION 2 Global pre-download begins September 16. The public Launch Scale Test runs for six hours on each of two days and is available through Steam and PURPLE.
| Event | PDT | CEST | JST | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-download opens | Sep 16 06:00 | Sep 16 15:00 | Sep 16 22:00 | — |
| Day 1 | Sep 17 06:00–12:00 | Sep 17 15:00–21:00 | Sep 17 22:00–Sep 18 04:00 | — |
| Day 2 | Sep 18 12:00–18:00 | Sep 18 21:00–Sep 19 03:00 | Sep 19 04:00–10:00 | — |
Who can play and how long
Everyone can join. NC says there are no keys, no invites and no registration list. The test provides 6 hours per day, 12 hours total. Steam currently exposes a Playtest entry, while PURPLE is also supported.
Steam Playtest app:
The official announcement links to Steam app 4972320 for the test. This is separate from the main AION 2 app used for Advance Access and launch.
Progression and wipe rules
Day 1 → Day 2 onlyProgress carries from Day 1 into Day 2. At the end of Day 2, all test progression is wiped. Nothing transfers to September 30 Advance Access or the October 5 launch.
- Maximum character level: 37.
- Use the test to validate class feel, controls, performance and early progression rather than permanent grinding.
- Founder’s Pack ownership gives no test progression advantage because pack items are disabled.
What is disabled during the test
| System | LST status |
|---|---|
| Purchases / payment portals | Disabled |
| Shop, Quna, passes, memberships | Disabled |
| Marketplace / Quna Exchange | Disabled |
| Player-to-player trading | Disabled |
| Founder’s Pack items | Unavailable |
| Closet | Disabled — default outfits only |
What happens after the test
Steam: NC says Steam testers must uninstall the Playtest App and download AION 2 separately for Advance Access on September 30. PURPLE: the official notice says no additional uninstall/reinstall step is required after the test.
Best use of the 12 hours
- Test 2–3 class candidates before committing to a main.
- Check frame rate in cities and group content, not just the tutorial.
- Record Global menu names, currencies and unlock levels.
- Learn one revealed Expedition and its Global telegraphs.
- Note early quest and gear gates for launch-day routing.