Listen, if you’re reading this at work, then you’re already behind in
Aion Classic, I’m sorry to say. That’s because after a
brief delay, the new version of the old game just
officially launched in the Americas (and for Europeans savvy enough to switch their location settings), and the
day-one challenges are already live. You might not be the first person to zip to level 50, but that’s OK – there’s still plenty of time to have fun. If you can wiggle your way through the queues, that is.
As we’ve noted, there are founder packs for the game that include everything from costumes and titles to gametime, plus an optional subscription (Siel’s Aura) that allows abyss point harvesting, gathering skills, and bonus expies. Everyone gets Siel’s Aura for the first week, mind you. We’ll see whether enough western players leap in to move the needle even further on Aion’s revenues than the Korean launch already has.
Click to unroll original press releaseALISO VIEJO, Calif. – June 23, 2021 – Time to relive the glory of the past and choose a side in the battle between the forces of light and darkness in Aion Classic. Beginning today, players can experience the vaunted MMORPG as it launched in 2009, but with some added quality of life improvements. Aion Classic puts players in the role of Daeva – ascended beings imbued with the ability to control Aether, the source of power in Atreia. Players can take on one of the original four player classes, and explore the land, defeat the monsters of the realm, or partake in faction PvP combat. Beginning today, players will receive a free week of subscription for Aion Classic. For full details, visit the official website: aionclassic.com
Aion Classic features:
- Subscription-based Model: As in days of yore, Aion Classic will be subscription based. Players can purchase Siel’s Aura, which unlocks full experience gain, and the ability to acquire useful in-game currency and items.
- Four Player Classes: In Aion Classic, only the original four player classes are available to players – Warrior, Scout, Priest, and Mage. Each class has two unique ascensions.
Level 50 Player Cap: Aion Classic features slower progression, dungeons from days gone, and a return to hunting zones of the past. Take to the skies with wings to explore the massive world of Atreia.
- Aion Classic will have a subscription-based model for players as well as a free to play option. By purchasing Siel’s Aura with real money, players will be able to buy recurring subscriptions of 30 or 90 days. Also available to players is a 3-day pass, for those who wish for a more casual approach. The free option for players is available to everyone, but those players will gain experience slower than subscribers.
Also available beginning today is the Daeva Pass, Aion Classic’s battlepass, which provides extra quests and rewards, and its own premium currency, Quna, which can be used to purchase cosmetic and consumable items, account services, and unlock the premium Daeva Pass tier.
