AION 2 : a spectacular return marked by its monetization

AION 2 resumes the foundations of the modern MMORPG with real-time fighting, many PvE and PvP activities and a progression built around several classes.

The clashes are dynamic and air travel always gives a particular identity to the game.

The world offers many things to discover and the first tens of hours constantly give the impression of having a new activity to unlock.

On the other hand, the structure remains very familiar for regulars of the genre and some progression loops quickly become repetitive.

Visually, AION 2 is impressive.

The environments are huge, the panoramas are particularly successful and the verticality of the world directly benefits the flight system.

Character creation is also extremely complete and allows to get very detailed avatars.

Everything is not always homogeneous, but the transition to Unreal Engine 5 gives a new dimension to the universe of AION.

Sound dressing perfectly fulfills its role with a wide fantasy music and many different atmospheres depending on the regions crossed.

Fighting has had sufficiently marked impacts and large-scale confrontations are rapidly becoming very intense.

This is not necessarily the most memorable part of the experience, but it contributes effectively to immersion.

AION 2 he relies mainly on his universe, factions and exploration rather than on a narrative capable of carrying adventure alone.

The context remains interesting for licence connoisseurs, while new players can quickly understand the main issues.

The real motivation comes mainly from the progression of his character, the discovery of the world and the activities shared with other players.

This is where the game becomes much more difficult to defend.

AION 2 offers a great deal of content and has attracted a considerable population since its launch, but its shop and some mechanisms of progress have provoked strong criticism.

The free-to-play model reveals elements perceived as too close to pay-to-win by part of the community.

To this are added the classic problems of a freshly launched MMORPG and a reception Steam became very shared after the massive arrival of the players.