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AION: PTS 2.6 Update now Live on July 28!
Jul 29th
from AION forums,
The Public Test Server exists to ensure that new content is working as smoothly as possible before it reaches the live servers.Incremental patching for the Aion 2.6 PTS client will begin on July 21. If you already have Aion PTS installed, your NCsoft launcher will begin incremental patching that day. The update will go live on PTS on July 28.
If you do not have PTS installed, please refer to this Game Guide article about how to do that! Use your regular account name and password to log into the PTS server. If you have any difficulties, you may post your issue here to see if others are experiencing the same problem, or you may send a ticket to Customer Support.
The official update patch notes will be available on Thursday, the same day incremental patching starts. As you play on PTS, refer to the patch notes to see what areas have changed.
Aion: Patch 2.6 Features and Info
Jul 14th
The Aion team is proud today to announce the details of patch 2.6, coming to players August 3rd. Features will include a solo version of the Empyrean Crucible instance, Difficulty level adjustments, and more. Check it out.
· The “Crucible Challenge” – a solo version of the Empyrean Crucible Instance – with a bonus round
· New Auto-Party matching system for Nochsana Training Camp, Fire Temple, Steel Rake, Draupnir Cave, Dark Poeta, Udas Temple, Lower Udas Temple and the Empyrean Crucible instances
· Dificulty Level Adjustments to Dark Poeta, Empyrean Crucible and Beshmundir Temple
· A new pet, the Runaaway Poppy – which has a chance to provide its master with Platinum Medals
· New conditioning stones to make your gear even better
· Improvements to the boss looting in Fire Temple and Steel Rake – You may receive a gear box as your loot, which will have an item inside that is applicable to your class
Read more at the Official Aion Website.
Aion: New Refer-a-Friend Rewards
Jul 9th
The folks at NCsoft and Aion would like everyone to know that there's some brand new rewards in place should you refer a friend to try life in Aion. There's also a mentoring program in place, so higher level players can help out their newbie friends.
Refer a friend to play Aion, and you could get free in-game items and free game time! Your friend will get a free game trial and in-game items that help level new characters. (Subject to the terms and conditions listed below.) You and your friend can use the Aion mentor system to help your friend to level up faster and easier by defeating difficult monsters together, and you can gain tokens to purchase high-level gear!
Read more about Aion's revitalized Referral Program.
Aion: 10-Day Free Trial Page
May 28th
The team over at Aion have given us a Free Trial! On May 26th, the Aion website's Free Trial Landing Page went live and now we can dive into Atreia and have 10 full days of unpaid freedom! Check it out.
Play Aion’s Trial for 10 days FREE Explore the world of Atreia as you level to 20 Join or create a new Legion with your friends Learn a craft and forge your own equipment
Check it out or register a Trial account over at the Aion Official Website.
Aion Free Trials Beginning from Thursday, May 26, 2011
May 25th
From the Aion Community Team,
We are pleased to announce the start of the Aion Free Trials, beginning Thursday, May 26, 2011!
Spread your wings and join in the fight against your ancient enemies! Play Aion’s Free Trial for 10 days and experience the stunning beauty and depth of action found only in Aion! Our new Free Trial landing page will go live May 26, 2011!
Play Aion’s Trial for 10 days FREE ;Explore the world of Atreia as you level to 20 Join or create a new Legion with your friends ;Learn a craft and forge your own equipment !
Aion: Empyrean Calling Officially Launched
May 25th
NCSoft and the Aion development team have announced that the latest game update, Empyrean Calling, has officially launched. The v2.5 patch brings updated graphics, new instances, new content and expanded features into the game. NCSoft also announced a 10-day free trial for new or former players looking to check the game out.
“Aion is not the same game we launched nearly 21 months ago, as each update we’ve released brings players exciting new features and content they’ve been asking for, and the Empyrean Calling is no exception,” said Dominic Wai, brand manager, Aion. “The new instances, quality of life updates and the unique mentor reward system are only a few of the features players will experience when logging into the game today, and these are game changing features we are really excited to introduce to our players.”
Read more on the Aion site.
Ed Note: As of this writing, the Aion site is down for maintenance.
SOE Press Releases Identity Protection for EU Players
May 17th
SONY ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT AND AFFINION TO OFFER IDENTITY PROTECTION PROGRAM FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE
Complimentary 12 Month Program to be Provided through Affinion International Limited
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) announced it will be providing a complimentary 12 month identity protection program through Affinion International Limited for its eligible Station Account holders in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, and Germany. Customers will have the option of enrolling in the program for 60 days after SOE’s services come back online by contacting Affinion, one of the world’s largest and longest-tenured providers of identity protection services.
Offered through Affinion, the identity protection program will provide eligible customers whose accounts were involved in the criminal cyber-attack on SOE’s network with monitoring, surveillance, reporting and insurance.
The service offered by Affinion will provide access to the following components:
Personal Information Protection Monitoring and alerting service Personal information protection software
Help, Assistance and Guidance Dedicated helpline Victim of fraud support Financial Protection Insurance coverage for incurred expenses of identity restoration following identity fraud Card monitoring and alerting service
AION:’Mini-Events’Celebrating “Empyrean Calling”
May 9th
From AION Team,
Update 2.5 Empyrean Calling is heading to the North American and European Live servers on May 25th! In-celebration of this new update, the Aion team is hosting weeks of mini-events both prior and after the launch of Empyrean Calling.
May 11 â June 8: Increased XP Event May 11 â May 17: Behind Enemy Lines Rifting Event May 18 â May 25: Increased Drop Rates Event May 18 â June 1: For War and Glory AP Event May 25 â June 8: Gateway Getaway Event May 25 â May 31: Behind Enemy Lines Rifting Event June 1 âJune 14: Atreian Artisan Expo  The ‘Behind Enemy Lines Rifting Event’ is a recurring event we are currently hosting in Aion.During this rifting event, they’ll remove thedefensive buffs in Heiron and Beluslan. The defensive buffs will remain in place in Eltnen and Morheim.
The ‘For War and Glory AP Event’ is a popular event that is focused primarily on abyss points. This event specifically, letting you get more AP and keep more . AP loss from PvP encounters in the Abyss and Silentera Canyon will be reduced by 50%, all other areas of the game will deliver the normal amount of AP loss. Additionally we will be increasing the amount of More >
Aion 2.5: Empyrean Calling Goes Live on May 25
May 6th
NCsoft announced to release the next massive update – patch 2.5 for CryEngine MMORPG Aion on US and EU live servers on May 25th. Called Empyrean Calling, this patch brings significant changes to the game that launched in 2009, including graphic update, new instances, new customization options, etc.You can take a glimpse at the new features from the new trailer, or check out the details here at the patch notes.
According to NCsoft, Aion 2.5 is an important update that pushes the game towards Aion 3.0. There’s a sneak peak to Aion 3.0 at the end of the video above, where you can see mounts and player housing.
Aion 2.5 will be available on PTS first on May 12th and you can download the 2.5 client for PTS now.
Aion: Empyrean Calling Launching May 25th
May 5th
NCSoft has announced that Aion 2.5: Empyrean Calling will officially launch on May 25th. To celebrate the announcement, the team has deployed a new trailer showing the new features and improvements in the game. The team has also introduced an impressive array of in-game events following the update.
- The Aion 2.5 PTS goes live on May 12th
- Aion 2.5 patch will go live on May 25th
- Regular Rifting Events
- May 11th-18th
- May 25th-June 1st
- June 8th-15th
- June 22nd-29th
- Special 2.5 Events Calendar
- May 11th – June 10th: Increased XP Event
- May 18th – 25th: Increased Droprates
- May 18th – June 1st: PVP AP Event
May 25 – June 10th: Instance Cooldowns
Read the full Aion v2.5 patch notes.
Click the image below to watch the Empyrean Calling video.