AION 2 Global vs Korea: What's Different, With NC's Own Sources
AION 2 launched in Korea before the global version, so a lot of guides, videos and wikis describe the Korean (KR) version. Some of that carries over to Global and some doesn't. The table below compares the two feature by feature. Each Global entry comes from NC's global notices, and each KR entry is clearly labelled as KR.
TL;DR
- Global has 8 classes. Brawler is a KR only class, added in the Korean version's Chapter 1 update on July 1 (NC newsroom, KR; English release).
- The Global summoner is the Spiritmaster. Older English guides call it "Elementalist."
- Progress from KR or TW doesn't carry over to Global, and Korea and Taiwan are on Global's restricted-country list.
- Global sells one membership, the Special Quai Membership. In June, NC announced that the Korean version's memberships would be consolidated into a single tier with reduced pricing (NC newsroom).
- Server transfers on Global start Oct 14 under NC's global transfer notice.
- Check the date and version of any guide before you follow it.
Side-by-side: AION 2 Global vs the KR version
| Feature | AION 2 Global | KR version | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classes | 8: Gladiator, Templar, Assassin, Ranger, Sorcerer, Spiritmaster, Cleric, Chanter | Also has Brawler, added in Chapter 1 (Jul 1) | Global: New Skin Items Info and NC's Team Update video. KR: NC newsroom, Chapter 1 (KR), Chapter 1 (EN) |
| Summoner class name | Spiritmaster | Older English guides say "Elementalist" | Global: New Skin Items Info, NC's class video |
| Content stage | Launches with Season 1 products (Season 1 Starter pack; the Dawn Legion Daeva Pass ends Dec 16, 00:00 PST) | Season 3 started Apr 8, followed by Chapter 1 "Lands of Sand and Snow" on Jul 1, with new regions Morheim and Eltnen | Global: Daeva Pass notice, Common Product Info. KR: NC newsroom, Season 3, Chapter 1 (KR), Chapter 1 (EN) |
| Level cap | NC hasn't published a Global number in the notices we use. Check the cap shown in game | Increased to 50 with Chapter 1 | KR: NC newsroom, Chapter 1 |
| Progress carry-over | KR and TW progress does not carry over | — | Launch FAQ |
| Playing Global from Korea or Taiwan | Republic of Korea and Taiwan are on the restricted-country list | — | NC help center: What countries are restricted in Aion 2? |
| Twitch Drops | Global servers only; Korea and Taiwan servers aren't eligible | — | Twitch Drops page |
| Membership | One product: Special Quai Membership, $14.99 for 30 days, per server | NC announced (June) that memberships will be consolidated into a single tier with reduced pricing | Global: membership notice, Launch FAQ. KR: NC newsroom, Summer Festa |
| Player-to-player trading | NC says direct trades are disabled as an anti-bot measure, and the Market is the main trading hub. The membership notice still lists Personal Trade, so check in game | — | Launch Scale Test notice, membership notice |
| Cross-server market | Server Market from the start; the region-wide Cross-Server Market opens later | — | Early Access: How It Will Work |
| Server transfers | From Oct 14. Same faction only. Early Access servers can transfer only to other Early Access servers. Free at first | — | Information on Server Transfer |
| Platforms | Windows PC on Steam and PURPLE, same in-game content | — | Launch FAQ |
KR-version claims you'll see that aren't Global rules
Seen any of these in a guide or video? They come from material about the Korean version. Here's what NC's global notices say instead.
- "Brawler" as a class. Brawler arrived in the Korean version's Chapter 1 (NC newsroom). Global has 8 classes, and Brawler isn't one of them.
- "Elementalist." The Global name is Spiritmaster.
- Transfer requirements from other guides. NC's Global transfer notice says transfers start Oct 14, you stay in the same faction, Early Access servers can transfer only to other Early Access servers, and transfers are free at first. NC hasn't published level, cost or legion requirements for Global.
- Membership details from KR guides. Global has one membership product, the Special Quai Membership, with its own price and benefits.
- A level cap of 50. NC says the Korean version's cap increased to 50 with Chapter 1 (NC newsroom). NC hasn't published a Global level cap in the notices we use, so check the cap shown in game.
- "Will AION 2 go global?" It has. The global version is out on Steam and PURPLE.
Using KR guides safely
KR guides can still help with general mechanics. Before you follow one, run through this checklist:
- Check the date. Guides from before the global launch are most likely about the KR or TW version.
- Look for KR-only markers: Brawler, Chapter 1, Morheim or Eltnen, a level cap of 50, or "Elementalist."
- Check class names. Global uses Sorcerer and Spiritmaster.
- Check prices and shop items against NC's global notices. KR shop items and prices don't automatically apply.
- Treat dates and server names as KR-only unless a global notice confirms them.
For the Global class list, see AION 2 classes. For membership details, see free to play and membership.
FAQ
Is AION 2 Global the same game as the Korean version? It's the same game, but run as a separate service. Global has 8 classes, its own Season 1 products, one membership product and its own server rules, and progress from KR or TW doesn't carry over.
Is Brawler in AION 2 Global? No. Brawler is a Korean-version class that arrived with Chapter 1 on July 1 (NC newsroom, KR; English release). Global has 8 classes, and NC hasn't announced Brawler for Global in the notices we use.
Is Elementalist the same as Spiritmaster? Yes. "Elementalist" is the name older English guides used. In Global, the class is called Spiritmaster.
Can I bring my KR or TW character to Global? No. NC's Launch FAQ says progress from the KR or TW versions doesn't carry over.
Is AION 2 Global region-locked? It can't be played or paid for from the countries on NC's restricted list, which includes the Republic of Korea and Taiwan. The full list is also on our Steam vs PURPLE page.
Can I use a VPN to play the Korean version? This guide doesn't cover that. Global is a separate service, and KR progress doesn't carry over.
Is AION 2 Global pay-to-win? We don't give a verdict. NC says shop cosmetics give no stats. For what the membership changes, see free to play and membership.
Do Twitch Drops work on KR servers? No. NC says Drops are for Global server players only. See Twitch Drops.