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NCSOFT today launched a new update for its MMORPG AION 2, delivering expanded PvE content, improved rewards, and multiple quality-of-life enhancements.

Ahead of the update, the AION 2 development team shared details during an official live broadcast, highlighting the addition of a new Expedition difficulty, reward upgrades for key content, class balance updates, and various convenience improvements.

Players can now challenge Hard difficulty in Expedition Conquest Dungeons, offering higher drop rates for Heroic and Unique grade equipment, as well as Draconic crafting materials. The update applies to four dungeons: Krao Cave, Draupnir, Urugugu Canyon, and Vakron Sky Island.

Rewards have been significantly improved across PVE content:

Rewards for Expedition Conquest difficulty have been further enhanced. Drop rates for Unique grade items have increased, and a guaranteed reward, Gear Change Voucher, has been added, allodkwing players to exchange weapons, armor, and accessories. In addition, new synchronization items, Sync Stone and Sync Stone Fragment, will be introduced.

Combat adjustments include faster charge speeds linked to combat speed and removal of the maximum recovery cap of 2,000 for Defiance’s third Specialty skill, ensuring more stable gameplay.

Several convenience improvements include:

To celebrate the season, NCSOFT will host a Christmas Special Live Broadcast for AION 2, scheduled for December 23 at 8 PM (KST) via the official YouTube channel. The broadcast will feature expanded content previews and more exclusive rewards beyond regular streams.

For more information, please visit the official AION 2 website.