U4N Guide to Aion 2 and the American (North America) Server Situation

Current Aion 2 Server Status

Official Launch Regions

• Korea (KR) – One of the first regions where Aion 2 went live on November 19, 2025. Registration normally requires a Korean phone number or local verification.

• Taiwan (TW) – Also launched on November 19, 2025, this server is the main option for many international players because it’s easier to register with just an email or global login and doesn’t require a local phone number.

At this point, there is no official North America (NA) server live. This means players based in the US must connect to one of the Asian servers if they want to play right now.

Global Servers on the Way

NCSoft has shared that global servers, including ones intended for broader Western releases, are planned for 2026, but there’s no official launch date yet. Players are anticipating an announcement about North American and European server regions sometime later this year.

Community mentions (from game data mining and leaks) have suggested potential region names, like North America – East and North America – West, which might correspond to future server locations (e.g., Virginia and Oregon in the US), but these are not yet active and should be treated as early hints rather than confirmed, deployed servers.

Why There Isn’t an American Server Yet

Developers often launch major MMORPGs in phases:

1. Localized Launch – Start in key markets to test web services, fix bugs, and understand live performance. In Aion 2’s case, this began with Asia (KR and TW).

2. Global Rollout – Expand to other regions (NA, Europe, etc.) after initial stability is confirmed. Aion 2’s global rollout is planned for mid to late 2026.

3. Regional Optimization – Once servers are established, NCSoft typically adds localized language support, timezone adjustments, and optimized networking.

This staged approach means Western players are still waiting for nearby servers instead of playing only on distant Asian servers.

How US Players Are Playing Aion 2 Right Now

Connect to TW or KR Servers

Because there’s no NA server yet, most American and European players choose between:

• Taiwan (TW) – The most popular choice among Western players due to easier registration and relatively better routing for latency.

• Korea (KR) – Strong community and big population, but usually higher ping and more registration hurdles for Western players.

Account Registration and Login

• TW Servers – You can register with email, Google, or Apple accounts without a local phone number.

• KR Servers – Typically require a Korean phone number or local ID unless other workarounds are available.

Some players outside Korea or Taiwan have reported problems connecting due to geo-blocks or server access limitations, which sometimes require network routing tools to bypass region restrictions.

Even with these workarounds, latency (ping) can be high when connecting from North America to Asian servers, often in the range of 150 ms or more. Many players use tools or optimized routing solutions to reduce delay, though experiences vary widely.

Best Practices for International Players

Choosing Between KR and TW

For most players in the US and Europe, the Taiwan server is the most practical choice right now because:

• Registration is simpler (no phone verification).

• There’s already a sizable international community on some TW servers.

However, distance means higher ping compared to a hypothetical local server. Many players are still waiting for the official global/NA server to launch later in 2026.

Preparing for the Global Server

If your goal is to play on a North American server once it goes live, consider:

• Creating a generic NCSoft account now so you’re ready.

• Following official NCSoft announcements for global launch details.

• Reserving a character name if a future server name reservation system opens.

Community Trading Tip

While playing on current servers, you may see players discussing regional differences or looking for ways to trade items. Some look for ways to buy Aion 2 Kinah to boost their early game economy — and, if you’re interested in fast progress, you can find third-party marketplaces that let you buy Aion 2 Kinah at the best prices. (Make sure you follow the game’s terms of service when trading or purchasing in-game currency.)

What to Expect Next

Here’s what players should know about the near future of Aion 2 servers:

• Global servers, including North America and Europe, are likely to launch sometime in mid‑to‑late 2026.

• Official announcements from NCSoft will clarify server locations, language support, and character transfer options. (Character transfer may have restrictions depending on server policies at launch.)

• Community testing phases or betas for additional regions could happen before full release, giving players a preview of NA server performance.

In early 2026:

• There is no official American server for Aion 2 yet.

• The game currently runs on Korean and Taiwan servers.

• Global servers (including North America) are expected to arrive later in 2026.

• Many US players connect via Taiwan because it’s the easiest option at the moment.

• Tools and optimized routing can help with connectivity, but latency remains a challenge.

If you’re serious about playing Aion 2 now but want to be ready for future local servers, start by setting up your account on the TW server, stay tuned to official announcements, and prepare to transition once the NA server launch window is confirmed.