AION 2 Raises Level Cap to 55 in 1st Anniversary Update

NC unveiled its 1st anniversary update plans for AION 2. On November 11, the company will introduce new regions and dungeons, raise the level cap from 50 to 55, and overhaul dungeon structures and combat systems.

The update roadmap was announced on November 8 during the 1st anniversary event, "AION2 1st ANNIVERSARY," held at Exhibition Hall 2 of the aT Center in Yangjae, Seocho-gu, Seoul. According to NC, over 10,000 players attended the event, where the development team presented content overhauls shaped by user feedback.

Arriving on November 11, 'Chapter 1. Boundary of Light and Veil'—the second story arc of Chapter 1—expands the Part 2 regions of 'Eltenen' and 'Morheim,' which initially opened in July. For each race, NC is adding 6 Garrisons, 20 Sealed Dungeons, 20 main quests, and 14 regional quests. Alongside the level cap increase, the maximum breakthrough stage for equipment will also be expanded.

The dungeon revamp centers on difficulty tiers and reward structures. Tiers will be categorized from 'Expedition' to 'Sanctuary,' with higher difficulties requiring higher stats and yielding greater rewards, while a point-based guaranteed reward system will be introduced for 'Expedition,' 'Transcendence,' and 'Sanctuary.' Certain 'Expeditions' and 'Transcendence' dungeons will be consolidated to reduce player fatigue, and a solo mode will be added for 'Sunken Temple of Life' across both content types.

Rewards for 'Transcendence' dungeons will be set higher than 'Expedition' to match their increased difficulty. In the new 'Transcendence' dungeons, players can also earn currency required for the Arcana growth system, 'Empyrean Lord's Origin'. The new content will roll out sequentially, split into first and second halves based on difficulty. Starting November 11, revamped 'Expedition' dungeons 'Fanatic Urugugu Canyon' and 'Void Arcanis', alongside new 'Transcendence' dungeons 'Erakus Ruins' and 'Frostwind Canyon', will be added step by step. In January, the 10-player 'Sanctuary' dungeon 'Erek Fortress of Ascension' will be introduced.

In combat, cooldown reduction effects and stats will be adjusted, and core skill structures for each class will be reworked so that player mastery of manual controls directly translates into performance. Through these adjustments, NC aims to revamp the combat system to highlight the fun of active manual play.

The 'Housing' life content, launching on the same day, enables players to decorate their personal estate as well as the interior and exterior of their home. Furniture can be acquired through crafting, and players can invite up to 40 guests to their estate. Flying within the estate will also be permitted. Looking ahead, NC plans to add features such as pet placement, furniture dyeing, and Legion villages.

The 1st anniversary celebration coupon 'THANKYOUDAEVA' can be redeemed until March 3, 2027, granting items such as 1st anniversary weapon skins and wings. Two cosmetic options created through a player design contest will also be made available. On November 18, server transfers will be supported once per account. The 'Growth Support' system for new and returning players will increase target combat power to around 500,000 while supplying essential equipment and growth materials.

Originally written in Korean, this article was translated with AI assistance and edited by a native English-speaking editor. Every translation is reviewed by our editorial team before publication. [Read Original]

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Soojin "Eonn" Kim

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