Steam metrics for NC's global release of 'AION 2' remain strong on its third day of Early Access. Player numbers are expected to see a significant surge over the weekend and starting on October 5, when free-to-play users begin joining in earnest.
AION 2 reached a peak of 171,530 concurrent players on September 30 and has maintained its player count with a daily peak of 147,878. As Steam player counts typically peak during weekends, attention is focused on whether it will reach even higher records.
An upward trend in player numbers is expected to continue beyond the weekend. Currently, AION 2 is accessible only to Founder's Pack purchasers. Similarly, THRONE AND LIBERTY, which NC launched in 2024, had a daily peak concurrent player count of around 50,000 during its Founder's Pack access period before surging to 330,000 upon official launch.
Looking at the early play figures alone, AION 2 is recording nearly triple the numbers of THRONE AND LIBERTY. Consequently, even more players are expected to enjoy AION 2 when free-to-play service officially launches on October 5.
The game currently ranks 6th in global concurrent players and 2nd in revenue. User reviews are also showing solid performance. Steam reviews maintain a 'Mostly Positive' rating at 76.2%. In particular, reviews from players with more than 1 hour of playtime stand at 80% positive, while those with over 10 hours reach 86% positive, both earning a 'Very Positive' status.
Attention is now focused on how user reviews and player traffic trends will shift after the free-to-play launch, as well as metrics following October 5.
