A grand celebration for AION 2's first birthday

"Nearly 7,000 Waiting in Line": Scenes from the AION 2 1st Anniversary Celebration

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To celebrate one year since its official launch, NC's AION 2 hosted its 1st Anniversary Celebration today (Nov. 8) at the aT Center in Yangjae, Seoul. The event was held to express gratitude to the Daevas who spent the past year exploring Atreia and to share a glimpse into the future of AION 2 as players create new memories together. Over 8,000 attendees gathered at the venue, demonstrating the game's immense popularity.

A queue of dozens of attendees at dawn grew to approximately 4,000 people by noon. Even after doors opened, massive lines stretched along surrounding sidewalks and down into nearby subway stations. Special item coupons were distributed to attending Daevas, including pre-registration winners.

On the first floor, a custom T-shirt booth was set up for visitors to make commemorative shirts. Around 400 people waited in line at the T-shirt station alone. Main festivities took place on a grand scale on the second floor, featuring everything from the main stage for opening ceremonies to interactive mini-games recreating the in-game Shugo Festa.

From welcome gifts at the entrance to opening stage performances, previews of upcoming adventures, and anniversary celebratory events — here is a look back in photos at AION 2's first birthday with its Daevas.

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The aT Center in Yangjae, venue of the 1st Anniversary Celebration
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The scene around 11:00 AM, with nearly 3,000 people already lined up
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The custom T-shirt station on the first floor
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Attendees could customize T-shirts with their preferred designs
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Entering the second-floor festival grounds near the main stage
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A massive crowd waiting for the stage event to begin
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The grandly decorated main stage
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Portraits reminiscent of the Pantheon hang behind the band section
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Enjoying Shugo Festa in real life!
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Daevas aiming for Shugo rewards by earning stamps in mini-games
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A real-life version of "Isn't it this tile?"
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Looks like Pump It Up, but it isn't!
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The Aether Orb collection mini-game received the most praise from Daevas
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Keep going, Daeva!
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Various food trucks were set up inside the venue
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The roasted Porgus drumsticks looked tempting, but the line was far too long...
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Complimentary finger food served to attending Daevas
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Unlimited refills on potions and elixirs!
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An interesting detail: even the forks were made of plastic
Originally written in Korean, this article was translated with AI assistance and edited by a native English-speaking editor. Every translation is reviewed by our editorial team before publication. [Read Original]