Aion Classic Announced, Releases June 23
Aion is being revived as Aion Classic and it’s arriving a lot
sooner than you think. You won’t need to wait too long to
play as Aion Classic launches on June 23.
That launch date is specific to the Americas. If you’re
unfamiliar with Aion, it released back in 2009. However, this
Aion Classic isbringing several qualityof life improvements.
You’ll also recognize some early dungeons. Additionally, only
four of the original classes will be available to play. Each
class includes two subclasses. Progression will be at a moderate
pace in keeping with the original game.
Additionally, Aion Classic will have a subscription based model
for players as well as a free to play option. You’ll be able
to buy Siel’s Aura with real money which you then use to buy
subscriptions in 30, 90, or 365 day increments. Additonaly,
a 3-day pass is available.
Regarding the free version, this will be available for everyone.
However,free players will gain experience slower than
subscribed players. Aion Classic will also include a battle
pass called the Daeva Pass. This battle pass will include
extra quests and rewards, and its own premium currency, Quna.
You can use this Quna currency to purchase cosmetic and
consumable items, account services, and unlock the premium Daeva
Pass tier.
Rifting PvP also makes its return in Aion Classsic. This means
you’ll see portals open between Asmodae and Elysea which will
give you various PvP quests and unique currency.Factionbased
Fortress sieges also return which sees players from competing
factions fight
over control of objectives.