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A sequel set 200 years later
AION 2 takes place 200 years after the original game. Elyos and Asmodians begin in separate regions before becoming involved in the broader faction conflict. NC describes a world roughly 36 times the original’s scale, with air and water extending exploration beyond roads.
You can begin with the opening story without studying the original game first. Read the current quest dialogue when a familiar name appears: returning places and characters can have different roles in the sequel.
Why the world is divided
The faction stories describe the Tower’s fall during the Last War. The Balaur advance, and surviving Empyrean Lords raise protective Bulwarks. Elysea’s account centers on Siel’s disappearance; Asmodae’s tells of Israphel’s loss. Ishtar and Fafnir lead the new Dragon Lord threat.
- AION 2: Tale of Two Worlds — setting and regional landmarksNC Japan · Global / Japan-facing English presentation · Reviewed 4 October 2026
Recognize the world around you
The official English world preview highlights these landmarks. Use the names as orientation when the story leads you there; the descriptions do not imply a travel unlock or a required order.
| Region | Landmark | Setting |
|---|---|---|
| Verteron | Cantas Valley | A depleted Odylium supply area. |
| Verteron | Dawn Legion Base | A hidden command post within Cantas Valley. |
| Verteron | Ellun River Marsh | A former Barrier Tower site occupied by the Illusion Cavaliers. |
| Verteron | Aullaeu Village | A settlement on the edge of Tolbas Forest. |
| Verteron | Altamia Canyon | A reemerged canyon watched by the Notos Legion. |
| Altgard | Safe Haven | A settlement that sheltered survivors after the Dredgion fell. |
| Altgard | Dredgion Crash Site | A corrupted canyon left by the crash. |
| Altgard | Sanctum Outpost | A former Archon sanctuary occupied by the Balaur. |
| Altgard | Moslan Forest | A burned former sanctuary of the Elim and Nornir. |
| Altgard | Nornir Assembly | A refuge protected by ancient magic. |
- AION 2: Tale of Two Worlds — setting and regional landmarksNC Japan · Global / Japan-facing English presentation · Reviewed 4 October 2026
A visual tour of Verteron and Altgard
These four locations appear in the official global world gallery. Match the named scenery with the landmark list above when you encounter it in the story.
- Official AION 2 global showcase — factions, locations, dungeons and petsNC / AION 2 Global · Global promotional preview · Reviewed 4 October 2026
Follow places into playable content
When a quest or party names a location, confirm whether it means an outdoor region or an instance. The global presentation identifies Krao Cave, Urugugu Canyon, Fire Temple and Draupnir as Expeditions, each with a separate guide in this wiki.
When sharing a discovery with friends, include your faction, region name, nearby landmark and elevation. A screenshot of the map together with the landscape is more useful than a place name alone.
Keep later regional chapters in context
The KR / TW service has its own update history. A location shown in a regional Chapter 1 guide is not automatically part of the global launch route. Follow the quests and map available in your client, and use the separately labeled regional article when researching that service.
Sources for this article
- AION2's Core Content Unveiled: The Complete Evolution of AIONNC · Pre-release reveal · Published 4 June 2025 · Reviewed 2 October 2026
- AION 2: Tale of Two Worlds — setting and regional landmarksNC Japan · Global / Japan-facing English presentation · Reviewed 4 October 2026
- AION 2 official global teaser siteNC Japan · Global / Japan-facing English page · Reviewed 2 October 2026
- Official AION 2 global showcase — factions, locations, dungeons and petsNC / AION 2 Global · Global promotional preview · Reviewed 4 October 2026
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