As NCSOFT’s new title AION 2 continues to communicate with players in an earnest, sincere way following its launch, an anonymous gift that arrived at the development office today (the 15th) has become a hot topic.

On the 15th, a post appeared on the AION 2 official YouTube Community under the names of Development Producer Kim Nam-joon and So In-seop, Head of the Business Division. The post conveyed their thanks for an anonymous gift and letter that had been delivered to the development team earlier that day.

Kim Nam-joon and So In-seop wrote, “Today, we received a truly thoughtful gift and letter.” They continued, “As we looked at the note you sent along with the carefully prepared snacks, we found ourselves stopping what we were doing and reading it over and over again,” adding, “Because it was anonymous, we don’t know who you are—but the feelings in your words came through more than enough, and that alone gave us tremendous strength.”

The two leaders, in particular, expressed both surprise and gratitude for the outpouring of support, saying, “For both the development team and the business team, this is the first time we’ve ever received encouragement and heartfelt support like this directly, so we were a bit taken aback—and all the more grateful in that moment.”

They went on to say, “There are plenty of moments when making a game isn’t easy, but today we were reminded once again that even a single message of encouragement like this can become a powerful driving force that helps us move forward again,” and pledged, “We won’t take what you sent lightly—we’ll carry that 마음 (heartfelt support) into the process of preparing the Season 2 update, and we’ll come back to you in an even better form.”

Players’ reactions to the news have been equally enthusiastic. Comments continued to pour in across the community, creating a warm atmosphere—messages such as, “Don’t go back to the old NC that only saw users as money. Please hold onto the 마음 you had at launch all the way until the servers shut down,” and “I hope you remember that it’s not the wind but the sunlight that makes the traveler take off his coat.”

Meanwhile, AION 2, which officially launched on November 10, 2025, has been receiving strong praise from the market for breaking away from NCSOFT’s traditional business model built around probability-based items (loot box–style monetization). In its place, the game introduced a more user-friendly model centered on memberships and cosmetic items. This positive response has translated into strong purchasing demand; to date, it is estimated the game has generated at least KRW 100 billion in revenue, and the securities industry is also forecasting improved performance in a positive light.

This article was translated from the original that appeared on INVEN.