Short answer: AION 2 is free to play on Steam, but it is heavy. The minimum is a GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB), 8 GB of RAM and a Ryzen 5 2600 / Core i5-10500, and NC says that at 1080p you should use the Very Low preset on that hardware. Even the recommended RTX 2070 (8 GB) and 16 GB of RAM are rated for the Low preset at 1080p. You also need 100 GB of storage, ideally on an SSD.
AION 2 PC system requirements
Official requirements from the Steam store page:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 / Intel Core i5-10500 | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X / Intel Core i7-11700 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) | NVIDIA RTX 2070 (8 GB) |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| Storage | 100 GB (SSD recommended) | 100 GB (SSD recommended) |
| 1080p preset | Very Low | Low |
NC only lists NVIDIA cards. For AMD, a similar card to the GTX 1050 Ti is around an RX 570 / RX 6400, and close to the RTX 2070 is an RX 5700 / RX 6600 XT (FpsGen estimates). Check your PC on Can I Run AION 2?.
Pick your hardware and we compare it with the official AION 2 requirements.
Official AION 2 PC requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen™ 5 2600 / Intel® Core™ i5-10500 | AMD Ryzen™ 7 3700X / Intel® Core™ i7-11700 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti (4GB) | NVIDIA RTX 2070 (8GB) |
| Storage | 100 GB | 100 GB |
Source: official AION 2 website. Results are estimates based on relative hardware performance.
Why does AION 2 need so much?
AION 2 is an Unreal Engine 5 MMORPG from NC (NCSOFT). Its world is 36 times larger than the original AION, with flying battles in the sky and big faction wars. Busy towns and large PvP fights with many players put a lot of load on both the graphics card and the processor.
That explains the notes on Steam: NC tells you to use Very Low (minimum) or Low (recommended) at 1080p "to ensure compatibility". So read the recommended specs as "playable", not "high settings".
Can my PC run AION 2?
| Your graphics card | What to expect (FpsGen estimate) |
|---|---|
| Integrated graphics, GTX 1050, GTX 960 | Below minimum: not recommended |
| GTX 1050 Ti, GTX 1650, RX 570 | Minimum: 1080p Very Low, crowded areas will drop FPS |
| GTX 1660 Super, RTX 2060, RTX 3050, RX 6600 | Between minimum and recommended: 1080p Low |
| RTX 2070, RTX 3060, RTX 4060, RX 6600 XT | Recommended: 1080p Low to Medium |
| RTX 3070, RTX 4060 Ti, RTX 5060 Ti, RX 7700 XT | 1080p Medium to High |
| RTX 4070, RTX 5070, RX 9070 and above | 1080p High or 1440p |
These rows between the official cards are our estimates, not NC's numbers.
Tips to get more FPS in AION 2
- Use an SSD: loading and streaming the big world is much smoother.
- Start from the Low preset, then raise textures first if you have 8 GB of VRAM or more.
- Lower shadows, effects and view distance: these cost the most in crowded towns and sieges.
- Turn on DLSS or FSR if your card supports them.
- With 8 GB of RAM, close your browser and other apps before playing.
More general fixes: How to Increase FPS on PC.
Price and launch
- Release date on Steam: October 5, 2026.
- Price: free to play, with in-game purchases.
- PC only (the Steam page says "PC only").
- Steam reviews: Mixed, with about half of recent reviews positive.
- Full voice acting in English, Japanese and Korean.
Related
FAQ
What are the minimum requirements for AION 2?
Windows 10/11 64-bit, a Ryzen 5 2600 or Core i5-10500, 8 GB of RAM, a GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) and 100 GB of storage. NC says to use the Very Low preset at 1080p on this hardware.
What are the recommended requirements for AION 2?
A Ryzen 7 3700X or Core i7-11700, 16 GB of RAM and an RTX 2070 (8 GB). NC says to use the Low preset at 1080p.
Is AION 2 free on Steam?
Yes. AION 2 is free to play, with in-game purchases.
Can I run AION 2 on a laptop?
A gaming laptop with a GTX 1650 or better can run it on low settings. Laptops with only integrated graphics are below the minimum.
How big is AION 2?
You need 100 GB of free storage, and NC recommends an SSD.
Is AION 2 on PS5 or Xbox?
No. The Steam page describes AION 2 as PC only.
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, release date, price, reviews). Card estimates are FpsGen's. Last checked November 12, 2026.
Gaming writer at FpsGen. Guides and reviews are built on official sources, patch notes and real player data.
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