Aion 2 Launches to Nearly 400,000 Concurrent Steam Players
NC's Aion 2 hit 397,905 concurrent players on its first official day, but Steam reviews remain Mixed over monetization and AI assets.
Aion 2 officially launched and reached 397,905 concurrent players on Steam on its first official day, according to SteamDB. The figure places the NC title close to the 400,000 mark on day one.
The game currently sits as the fourth most popular title on Steam's Most Played charts, ahead of Apex Legends and Wardogs. It is also the third most downloaded title on the platform.
Player reception on Steam is currently listed as Mixed. Many reviews criticize pay-to-win monetization and the use of generative AI. Aion 2's Steam page includes a disclaimer stating that some in-game assets, including Arcana card designs and some icons, were created with the assistance of AI tools.
Aion 2 was available pre-release to players who paid before its official launch, following the original Aion: The Tower of Eternity, which released in 2008 and maintained a dedicated fanbase despite its age.
Quick answers
How many concurrent players did Aion 2 reach on launch day?
Aion 2 reached 397,905 concurrent players on Steam on its first official day, according to SteamDB.
Why does Aion 2 have a Mixed rating on Steam?
Many reviews criticize pay-to-win monetization and the use of generative AI. The Steam page also includes a disclaimer that some assets, such as Arcana card designs and some icons, were created with the assistance of AI tools.
Where does Aion 2 rank on Steam's Most Played charts?
Aion 2 is currently the fourth most popular game on Steam's Most Played charts and the third most downloaded title on Steam.