AION 2
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 1050 Ti · Ryzen 5 2600
- Recommended
- GeForce RTX 2070 · Ryzen 7 3700X
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Arc A750 (~61 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Below minimum · ~36 fps medium (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play
- Release
- Oct 5, 2026
- Developer
- NC
- Publisher
- NC
AION 2 is the only MMORPG built around a world where the sky is the battlefield. Choose your faction, ascend as a Daeva, and fight a faction war across a world 36 times larger than the original. PC only, on Unreal Engine 5.
Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerMMORPGAdventureOpen WorldRPGCharacter CustomizationActionPvEFantasy
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What you need for AION 2
AION 2 needs about an Arc A750 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce RTX 5060 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Arc A750 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | Ryzen 5 9600 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5060 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5080 | Ryzen 5 5500X3D |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 7900 XT | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for AION 2 →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 24 | 16 | 10 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 33 | 23 | 14 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 49 | 35 | 21 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 54 | 38 | 23 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 59 | 41 | 25 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 61 | 43 | 26 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 68 | 48 | 29 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 69 | 49 | 29 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 81 | 57 | 34 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 102 | 72 | 43 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 114 | 80 | 48 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 118 | 82 | 49 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 153 | 107 | 64 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 159 | 111 | 67 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 253 | 177 | 106 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
AION 2 system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen™ 5 2600 / Intel® Core™ i5-10500 | AMD Ryzen™ 7 3700X / Intel® Core™ i7-11700 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti (4GB) | NVIDIA RTX 2070 (8GB) |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 100 GB | 100 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Notes | SSD Recommended. When using FHD resolution in-game, set the graphics preset to Very Low to ensure compatibility. | SSD Recommended. When using FHD resolution in-game, set the graphics preset to Low to ensure compatibility. |
Source: Steam.
AION 2 on handheld PCs
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 36 medium | Below minimum |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 38 low | Meets minimum |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 34 medium | Meets minimum |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 30 medium | Meets minimum |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 30 medium | Meets minimum |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 2
- Features
- Multi-playerMMOPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opIn-App PurchasesAdjustable Text SizeCamera ComfortColor Alternatives#category_contrast_controlsCustom Volume ControlsStereo SoundSubtitle OptionsSurround SoundFamily Sharing
- Languages (8)
- English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Korean
Full audio: English, Japanese, Korean
Latest news & patches
- Launch Scale Test Comes to a Close: What's Next?2026-09-19
- Launch Scale Test: Day 22026-09-18
- Launch Scale Test: Day 12026-09-17
- Steam Pre-release FAQ2026-09-16
- Launch Scale Test: Pre-download Now!2026-09-16
- Launch Scale Test Coming Up2026-08-26
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can AION 2 run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets AION 2's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~31 fps at 1080p medium (range 24–37, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. 60 fps at 1080p is out of reach. Its 4 GB of video memory is below the 8 GB the game recommends. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Arc A750 (~61 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can AION 2 run on Steam Deck?
No. The Steam Deck OLED is below AION 2's minimum spec (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti). At its native 1280×800 we estimate ~36 fps on the medium preset (range 28–43, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is out of reach; 40 fps works on low. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for AION 2 at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce RTX 5060 or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high an Arc A750 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 7900 XT. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for AION 2 by brand.
Can I run AION 2 on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~61 fps (range 49–73, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~32 fps at 1080p low. AION 2 on the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does AION 2 need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for AION 2. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 4 GB at minimum and 8 GB recommended.
How much storage does AION 2 take?
AION 2 needs 100 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam, and the publisher says an SSD is required. The minimum operating system is Windows 10/11 (64-bit).