October 5 global launch update

Launch checkpoint

The scheduled shutdown runs October 5 from 05:00 to 13:00 UTC, or 07:00 to 15:00 CEST in Paris. It ends Advanced Access and prepares the free-to-play opening. At the review checkpoint, the announced window is still in progress.

Check the current notice before logging in. Passing the advertised end time does not by itself confirm that maintenance finished.

• Current maintenance announcement

Announced changes for this maintenance

These are announced changes awaiting completion confirmation at the checkpoint. Check the relevant screen after service returns.

Quest and group-content changes

Quest interactions should improve through persistent objects or shorter respawns. A Quest Tracker teleport option is planned for blocked Poeta / Ishalgen Hero Quests leading to Verteron / Altgard.

Some bosses are being adjusted because their stats are too low for the intended five-player difficulty. The notice does not name bosses or give numerical changes, so it does not establish new damage rankings or a complete balance patch.

• Prepare for global group content

Duty fix: announced for launch maintenance

NC plans to repair Journal / Map → Duty access. Until implementation is confirmed, avoid opening Duty before level 45. Opening it early can delay access until the following day after reaching 45.

Other announced fixes cover Auto Move position resets, duplicated Content entries in key settings, interrupted quests and the English Founder title. Use the troubleshooting guide for symptom-specific advice.

• Current issue guidance

Three checks before your first session

• Agree with friends on region, faction, exact server and launch or Advanced Access server group. Use the corrected combined roster.
• The Advanced Access and War for Atreia Series 1 viewing windows ended October 5 at 08:59 CEST. Check earned rewards separately from upcoming campaigns.
• Founder cosmetic sharing and October 14 server transfers remain announced plans; do not assume either is available yet.

• Choose a server together
• Reward calendar and deadlines
• Announced transfer restrictions

Sources for this article

1. Scheduled Maintenance Sun Oct 4 / Mon Oct 5NC / AION 2 Global · Global · Published 4 October 2026 · Reviewed 5 October 2026
2. Advanced Access Known Issues (Updated: 10/4)NC / AION 2 Global · Global · Published 3 October 2026 · Updated 4 October 2026 · Reviewed 5 October 2026
3. [Notice] New Server and Matchmaking InformationNC / AION 2 Global · Global · Published 4 October 2026 · Reviewed 5 October 2026
4. Advanced Access: Global Twitch Drops (Last Chance!)NC / AION 2 Global · Global · Published 4 October 2026 · Reviewed 5 October 2026
5. Twitch Drops: War For AtreiaNC / AION 2 Global · Global · Published 2 October 2026 · Reviewed 5 October 2026
6. Founder's Packs Cosmetics Soon Available On All CharactersNC / AION 2 Global · Global · Published 3 October 2026 · Reviewed 4 October 2026
7. Information on Server TransferNC / AION 2 Global · Global · Published 30 September 2026 · Reviewed 2 October 2026

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