NC bans 4,996 Aion 2 accounts for bots and gold farming
NC says normal play, including long grinding sessions, is unaffected by the Aion 2 restrictions.
NC has restricted 4,996 accounts in Aion 2, the company announced. The restrictions target the use of macros, bots and unauthorized programs, along with organized gold farming, real-money trading and abnormal trading patterns.
According to PCGamesN, the action covers activity that the company treats as disruptive to the game's economy. NC said normal play is not affected, including long grinding sessions.
A small number of accounts were also temporarily locked as a security precaution when device access suggested a possible account compromise. NC described those locks as separate from penalties, saying they protect accounts and items until the situation is verified.
NC has not said how long the restricted accounts will remain locked or whether further action is planned. The company did not provide a breakdown of how many accounts fell into each category.
Steam performance
Aion 2 has risen up the Steam charts, reaching fourth place among the most-played games on Valve's platform behind CS2, Dota 2 and PUBG, according to PCGamesN.
Quick answers
How many Aion 2 accounts did NC restrict?
NC restricted a total of 4,996 accounts in Aion 2.
Does the ban affect normal Aion 2 play?
NC said normal play, including long grinding sessions, is not affected.
Why were some Aion 2 accounts temporarily locked?
NC temporarily locked a small number of accounts as a security precaution when device access suggested a possible account compromise. The company said security locks are not penalties and protect accounts and items until the situation is verified.