Aion 2's major anniversary update will go live on November 11. The character level cap will increase from 50 to 55, while expanding the second zones of "Yeltaine" and "Morheim." The housing system, "Homestead," will also be introduced. NC previously held a first-anniversary event in Seoul, unveiling an update plan based on player feedback, with over 10,000 attendees.
Chapter 1's second story, "The Boundary of Light and Veil," will be available with the update. Two new regions will add six faction outposts, 20 sealed dungeons, 20 main quests, and 14 regional quests. The maximum equipment enhancement stage will also be expanded.
New dungeons will be released in stages based on difficulty, including Expedition Dungeons "Fanatic Unukuku Canyon" and "Void Yarkanis," as well as Transcendence Dungeons "Yelakus Ruins" and "Frostwind Canyon." The brand-new 10-player Sanctuary Dungeon, "Ascension Fortress Elek," is scheduled to open next January.
Existing dungeons will be restructured into phased formats, with some Expedition and Transcendence dungeons merged to reduce repetition fatigue. "Sunken Temple of Life" will support solo mode, and various dungeons will introduce guaranteed rewards redeemable with points. The combat system will adjust skill cooldown reduction effects, stats, and class core skills, making player proficiency more directly impact battle outcomes.
The "Homestead" feature, launching on the same day, allows players to purchase personal plots, craft furniture, and decorate both indoor and outdoor spaces. Each plot can host up to 40 players, and flight is supported within the area. Pet customization, furniture dyeing, and legion villages are planned for future updates.