AION 2 Became Steam's Top Seller With 170K Players Before Full Launch
The MMORPG AION 2 achieved significant commercial success on Steam, reaching over 171,000 concurrent players during its paid 'Advanced Access' period. Despite being a free-to-play title, the game's revenue from Founder's Packs propelled it to the top of Steam's global sales charts.
Why it matters
This demonstrates the continued viability of the 'Advanced Access' monetization model for major MMO launches and the high demand for large-scale multiplayer experiences.
AION 2 has exceeded 171,000 concurrent Steam players and became the platform’s top seller during paid Advanced Access, days before its free-to-play launch.
AION 2 Is Betting on Scale, Customization, and Faction Warfare for Its Global Launch
NC’s new MMORPG AION 2 has made an exceptionally strong start on Steam, attracting more than 171,000 concurrent players before its full free-to-play release.
The game entered paid Advanced Access on September 30 for players who purchased one of its Founder’s Packs. This is not Steam Early Access in the conventional unfinished-development sense, but a five-day head start ahead of the free launch on October 5. The packs cost $24.99, $49.99, and $99.99 in the United States, with every tier granting access to the current period.
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