AION Free-to-Play News

Greetings, Daeva

As you already know, we recently moved AION Live to our Gameforge client and unfortunately encountered some technical difficulties during the process.

Our team is hard at work to fix the remaining issues as fast as possible, as well as preparing the launch of AION Classic. But to ensure this will be a great experience, we've decided to postpone the release of Classic to the 25th of April.

We understand game delays are always frustrating, especially since many of you, much like us, are already very excited for next week. But as much as we wanted to stick to the previously announced date, we still haven’t reached the level we want to achieve for a smooth game launch.

Our top priority is to ensure you will have the best experience possible. This short delay will allow us to apply the necessary measures based on our learnings from the Live migration, which we think will greatly improve the release of Classic.

The entire team is continuing to work diligently on the game, and we thank you for your patience.

We will, as always, keep you posted on our official channels.
Your AION team.

In great anticipation of spring in Atreia, Greenhaven Garden has finally been reopened for all Daevas: here they may garden to their heart’s content and enjoy all those colourful flowers and pretty plants. But what’s that? Fiendish pests are trying to attack the plants, threatening this garden project – this can’t be allowed to happen! Help the Daevas to defeat the pests.

In this event you can pick up rewards such as the [Rune] Astral Treasure Egg, [Event] Lodas’ Greater Golden Star and many more. Additionally, you can reap loads of experience points during this event!

Running: 5th April to 19th April

[h3]Greenhaven Garden[/h3]
From level 80, you can enter the garden once per day by using the portal in the Gelkmaros Fortress or Inggison Illusion Fortress.

You can choose between two difficulty levels:

• Normal: Recommended from level 80. For each saved plant, there’s a certain chance of getting 1x [Event] Petal and/or 1x [Event] Lodas’ Greater Golden Star.
  
• Hard: Recommended from level 85. For each saved plant, you receive 1x [Event] Petal and/or 1x [Event] Lodas’ Greater Golden Star.
  

If you want to enter the garden more often, buy some Kinah from the NPC ‘Springlee’ and pick up the [Event] Greenhaven Extra Ticket. The ticket is available in three different versions.

[h3]Save the Plants[/h3]
As soon as you enter the garden, you’ll have to go after the pests to save the plants. A timer counts down from 60 minutes, displaying how much time is left.

Beautiful Greenhaven Fladia, Arbour Fladia, as well as marvellous Greenhaven Frightcorn and Arbour Frightcorn flourish in the garden. But pests like the Dukaki Thief and Greenhaven Tenaklu are attacking in several waves that you need to repel. You can use Combat Support to make a stand against the attacks.

[h3]Time to Harvest[/h3]
Get harvesting once the plants have reached their Harvesting Stage. Depending on the difficulty level, each plant contains the rewards listed above.

You can also look for the NPC Springlee and accept the quest ‘[Event/Weekly] Springlee’s Request’. Although the quest requires 100x [Event] Petal, it does reward you with a [Rune] Astral Treasure Egg.

[h3]Spring in the AION Shop[/h3]
Visit the AION Shop in-game and pick up the items [Rune] Solar Treasure Egg and [Rune] Astral Treasure Egg. This offer is only available during the event period.

[h3]Rewards[/h3]
You can find an overview of all possible rewards in our list of rewards.

Please note: The items [Rune] Solar Treasure Egg, [Event] Greenhaven Extra Ticket, [Event] 3 Greenhaven Garden Tickets (Set 1-3), [Event] Petal and [Rune] Astral Treasure Egg will be removed from the game after the event is over.

With preparations for the release of AION Classic ongoing, there’s also an important change for players of the Live version. Starting 29th March, AION Live will be available to play via the Gameforge Client! In order to keep on playing after that date, it is mandatory that you migrate your account. How to do that, and what benefits you can enjoy, will be explained below.


[h3]The Gameforge Client[/h3]
Our launcher provides a quick and easy way to install and update Gameforge games, as well as manage your accounts. This includes optimising patches, so your AION installation will always be up to date.

One Account, All Games
You only need a single account to play all the Gameforge titles. If you have any existing game accounts, you can integrate these into your single Gameforge account.

Play Multiple AION Accounts
Your Gameforge account is the umbrella for all of your AION accounts. That means no more awkward logging in and out, or having to remember multiple passwords – simply select the account you want to play with from the game client.


[h3]How does it work? Two ways to migrate[/h3]
Method 1
When you start up AION for the first time after 29th March, the game will guide you through linking your AION account to a new or existing Gameforge account.
The Gameforge Client will be downloaded automatically, if necessary. First, enter your ‘old’ username and password and create a Gameforge account (or log into an existing Gameforge account).
Since AION will already be installed, the Gameforge Client will detect the files znd you will only need to download the update.

Method 2
After installing the Gameforge Client, you will be able to install AION through it and you have the possibility to link your AION account to the Gameforge account.
In order to link your AION account(s) to the Gameforge account, you will need to enter the „Game accounts“ tab and add the account(s) you want to link or create a new one.

AION Live should be listed in the Gameforge Client as installed and ready to launch, if you’re logged in. (If this isn’t the case, you can add it via the dropdown menu next to the install button.)



Account Management
If you have more than one AION account, then as mentioned above, you can link them all to your Gameforge account. This way, you only need to log in once in future. Add additional accounts by clicking on either ‘Settings’ or your account name to bring up your account list, and then click on ‘Add game account’.

Log in with Your Email Address
You now log in using your new Gameforge account details in the new launcher. Simply enter your email address, and you can choose which AION account you want to play with.

Link to Steam
After March 29th, if you launch AION via Steam, you will get a special executable that will ask you to choose one of your AION game account that you played before the migration, to be linked to your Steam account.
If you start AION through Steam, you will be automatically logged in into that linked account.
If you have multiple AION game accounts (other than the one you have linked then), you will need to use the Gameforge client.

IMPORTANT: Please note that you cannot change unlink AION and Steam accounts after they have been linked to your Gameforge account.

Change Your PIN
Via Gameforge Client: Your PIN is the second password the game requests after you have selected your character. To change your PIN, log into the Gameforge Client and click on the little cog icon in the top right. You’ll receive a confirmation email after changing your PIN.
Via Steam: If your account is linked to Steam, visit AION’s Steam account management page, where you must log in with your Steam credentials to change the PIN. You can also find more account settings there. (Link will be added on 29th March.)

Additional Changes
Following this change, we will close the old AION website, meaning that the rankings, Hero Trials and web shop will no longer be available.
We’ll also be removing Veteran Rewards and Elite Levels from the Live version. The ‘Manage bonuses’ section (via the AION Shop in the game) won’t be available for some time after the migration. If you need an item from there, please assign it before March 29th, 2023. We will inform you when the section will be accessible again.

Gameforge Account FAQ
You can find more information regarding the Gameforge Account on our dedicated FAQ!





See you in Atreia!
The AION Team

The hotly awaited AION Classic version is getting closer and we’re holding a unique community competition to entertain you while you patiently await for a release date:

Get your creative juices flowing and design a slick loading screen for AION Classic. All players are free to participate by submitting a design between 03/03 and 31/03. Our jury will then have the difficult task of selecting ten submissions and crowning the winners.

The winning designs will then be displayed on the loading screens for everyone to admire! Plus there will naturally be some great prizes to be won.


[h3]The Prizes[/h3]
The ten contest winners can look forward to the following prizes:

• 1x Cuddly Shugo
• 1x AION Classic voucher worth €25
• 1x AION Classic Costume
  

[h3]How to Participate[/h3]
Please note the following general conditions for participating:

• Send your entry to: [email protected]
• Add ‘AION Classic Loading’ to the subject line
• Image has to be 1920px by 1080px
• Permitted formats: .jpg and .png
• Maximum image file size: 5 MB
• Deadline for entries is 31/03/2023 at 5 PM (CET)
• Read the full participation requirements here

Have fun and best of luck!
The AION Classic Team

Soon you’ll be able to try out the recently announced AION Classic for yourselves! In this FAQ we’re giving you an overview of everything you need to know about the new game experience, so you can storm into battle perfectly prepared.

What is AION Classic?
AION Classic is a new game version on a permanent server giving all MMORPG fans a fresh start in the world of Atreia, identical to the beloved gaming experience of the original version. This version has been designed to appeal to players new and old, offering the chance to rediscover the Atreia of old, and relive those iconic dungeons.

Which version will AION Classic release with?
On the back of the large amount of feedback we’ve received from players following our announcement, we’ve worked hard together with our partners at NCSOFT to produce a version extremely similar to version 1.9. This will include the most recent updates to the South Korean version of AION Classic, to give players a smooth gaming experience with updated balancing. You’ll be able to see all the gory details in our patch notes, which will be published closer to release.

What languages will be supported?
The game will be available in English, French and German, with original Korean voiceovers. Support will be provided in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Polish, just as with the current AION Live version.

How many servers are planned?
AION Classic Europe will initially run on a single international server, to maximise party activity and unite all AION Classic fans in one place. As with our regular AION servers, the AION Classic Europe server will be hosted in Germany, as it provides a central location for the majority of European players.

Will the content be different to other regions?
While all regions offer more or less the same content, in developing AION Classic Europe, we have taken the feedback of our community on board, as well as the suggestions and ideas which the developers have received on releasing AION Classic in other regions. Keep an eye out for our upcoming patch notes to learn all the details.

Is AION Classic only a temporary game version?
Gameforge’s version of AION Classic will run on a permanent server. We will gradually add more content to the European version over time, similar to how it has been handled in South Korea.

Which classes will be available at the start?
AION Classic will offer the four original core classes: Warrior, Scout, Mage and Priest. In total there are eight playable specialisations: Gladiator, Templar, Ranger, Assassin, Spiritmaster, Sorcerer, Cleric and Chanter.

Will there be any measures in place regarding faction balance?
We’ll be monitoring the numbers of characters created following the release, and decide on that basis whether any action is necessary regarding faction balance.

What events are planned for AION Classic?
Players will have access to the same extensive events in the game which are available in other regions, including those in South Korea.

Can I play both AION versions with my account?
While you only require one Gameforge account to play both games, the game-specific account state, such as currencies and game progress, is not shared between Live and Classic.

Can I reserve a character name before release?
No, character name reservation is not planned.

How many characters can I create on one account?
Just as in the other regions, including South Korea, there will be eight character slots available from launch, giving you the chance to play each of the eight class specialisations, if you so choose.

Can I register my AION Classic account with the same email address I use for AION Live?
Yes, your email address is used for a Gameforge account which provides access to all Gameforge games, including AION Live and AION Classic.

Can I transfer my AION Classic account or characters to another region?
No, that is not possible. For reasons of security and data privacy, all regions have their own account management systems and they are not interlinked.

Can players sign up from outside Europe?
Yes, that is possible. There are currently no plans to geoblock IPs.

Can I play AION Classic for free?
Yes, AION Classic is available to everyone, with some restrictions to XP, Kinah and acquiring high-quality items. Siel’s Energy offers the Classic experience without restrictions.

Will the membership system be the same as in South Korea?
Siel’s Energy is an optional membership subscription which allows you to play without any limits. Memberships will be available for 3, 30 or 90 days, with a 30-day membership costing around €10. Siel’s Energy is not tradeable, but can be gifted via the shop.

What differences are there between the free-to-play game and membership?
Players who play the game for free can reach the level cap, access all regions and use all crafting skills. But with Siel’s Energy, you have no restrictions on getting items, plus you earn more experience, acquire Abyss Points and use essencetapping.

Does AION Classic also have the Daeva Pass?
Yes, the Daeva Pass will also be available on the European AION Classic server, with the same contents and price as the South Korean version. The Daeva Pass will also offer seasonal rewards.

Will the Daeva Pass include pay-to-win items?
We will release more details closer to release, but we can already confirm that the Daeva Pass will improve your gaming experience and offer exclusive contents, similar to other regions, taking player feedback into account.

Will the shop include pay-to-win items?
The contents of the shop will largely be the same as those in South Korea, offering cosmetics and consumables.

Will players get AION Classic for free if they purchased the original AION before it went free-to-play?
The game is free for everyone to play, so you don’t need to buy the game to play it.

Is the Live version of AION being shut down?
No, the current Live version will still be available in the Gameforge client and continue to receive updates and events from South Korea.

Will there be a migration? Do players need to do anything to prepare?
A few days before AION Classic launches, when starting the game, players of AION Live will be requested to migrate their account to the Gameforge client. This is an obligatory step in order to continue being able to play the Live version.

What will happen to the Steam accounts?
Steam accounts will also be migrated, but you will still be able to launch the game directly from Steam. Important: You MUST link your Steam account to a Gameforge account! Please be very careful when selecting which account you link, as this cannot be undone.

How are AION Classic content creators going to be supported?
While we can’t provide any detailed information about our plans at this stage, we can confirm there will be an opportunity for content creators to participate in the AION Classic community via our HERO content creator programme. If you’re interested in participating, please register here.



Note: We will add more questions and answers to the FAQ as we get closer to the release.