Camera Modes

Aion 1 mode: Fixed camera, you rotate with mouse.



Aion 2 Kinah mode: Mouse directly controls camera (similar to Guild Wars 2 action camera). Easier for combat, but may cause jitter and motion sickness.



Mounts

You get your first mount quickly. Available mounts include stags, golems, trolls, slimes, trees, even a star – but most are behind paywalls or expensive on the auction house.



5. The Business Model: Pay-to-Win? (Crucial for New Players)

Aion 2 is free-to-play but has three monetization pillars. Western players should expect changes before global release.



Pillar Cost (Approx.) What It Does

Comfort Membership Part of ~€47/month total Unlocks account trading & auction house access. Seen as mandatory.

Content Membership Part of ~€47/month total Increases daily dungeon limits & Abyss time. Massive gameplay advantage.

Premium Battle Pass 28-day duration Sells resources for gear upgrades, not just cosmetics.

Cash Shop Variable Sells resurrection stones, buffs, and premium currency.

Indirect Pay-to-Win

Buy premium currency → trade for in-game gold → use gold on auction house → buy upgrades.



"Whales" (unlimited budgets) can reach max gear level in days, while free players grind all season.



Developer Note: The monetization is currently being tested in Asia and may differ for the Western release.



6. Current Problems & What Needs to Change for Global Release

Based on Taiwanese server feedback:



❌ Major Issues

Bots overrunning the economy. Korean servers use real-name verification; Taiwan server (where many Westerners play) is flooded.



Upgrade mechanics rely on luck (success rates), not just loot. Materials become scarce; success rates drop. Real money bypasses this buy Aion 2 Kinah.



Rigid animations – cannot be canceled smoothly. PC veterans call combat "clunky."



Overloaded menus – dozens of submenus with red exclamation marks. You'll spend hours clicking just to clear notifications.



Lag in hubs – Dawn Legion Base drops to ~10 FPS with multiple players (may be VPN-related).



No English voice-over – currently Chinese with English subtitles. Full localization expected for global release.