AION 2 system requirements: minimum, recommended, best FPS

Short answer: can your PC run AION 2?

AION 2 Global has been free to play since October 5, 2026 and is PC only, through Steam or NC's PURPLE launcher, which share the same servers. The specs below are the ones NCSOFT lists on its Steam page, checked on 13/11/2026; NC's Korean download page asks for almost the same hardware (only the minimum CPU models differ).

The catch: recommended does not mean maxed out. NC states on Steam that at 1080p, a minimum-spec PC should use the Very Low preset and a recommended-spec PC the Low preset. Anything higher needs more than the recommended spec.

AION 2 minimum requirements (Steam listing)

The English Steam page only names NVIDIA cards; the French version adds the AMD equivalents (RX 470 and RX 5700 XT), which NC's Korean page lists too. Integrated graphics appear in none of the official specs.

Recommended PC: what you need to play comfortably

For 1440p, 4K or a high refresh rate monitor, NC publishes no spec as of 13/11/2026: you will need more than the recommended PC, or an upscaler (DLSS, FSR) to make up the gap.

Install size, SSD and RAM: what actually matters

• Install size: NC asks for 100 GB free, for both minimum and recommended. Patches add files season after season, so do not fill your drive to the brim.
• SSD: recommended by NC for both specs. On a hard drive, expect longer loading screens and scenery that pops in late when you enter a zone.
• System RAM: 8 GB is enough for the Very Low preset if the game runs nearly alone. With Discord, a browser and capture software open, 16 GB makes the difference.
• Video memory: set Texture Quality by it. With 4 GB, keep it low; with 8 GB or more, you can raise textures without touching anything else.

Steam and PURPLE install the same game and lead to the same servers: pick whichever launcher you like, the requirements do not change. Install and account steps are in our beginner's guide and our free-to-play launch article.

Global vs Korea: different requirements

The Korean version (level cap 55 since 11/11/2026, nine classes) launched before Global (level cap 45, eight classes) and is also playable on mobile. Its PC requirements have come down since launch: as of 13/11/2026 they match the Steam listing, with two small differences.

Beware of older articles: at the Korean launch, the press reported much heavier specs (16 GB minimum, 32 GB and an RTX 3060 Ti recommended, per GameVu in November 2025). Some articles still quoted them in May 2026 (MeinMMO); they no longer match the Korean page and never applied to Global.

The other differences between the two versions (content, seasons, shop) are covered in our Global vs Korea comparison.

Best AION 2 graphics settings for more FPS

Settings live in the options menu (Esc, then the gear icon), Graphics tab; the gear at the top right of the title screen gets you there too. As soon as you change one option, Quick Settings switches to Custom. Start with these five points:

Frame cap: the press reports no classic FPS limiter in the Global client (worth rechecking after each patch); some guides use the Screen Refresh Rate option as a cap. Otherwise, cap it in your driver: Max Frame Rate in the NVIDIA Control Panel, or Frame Rate Target Control in AMD Adrenalin. A steady frame rate beats a peak that collapses in a siege.

• Common mistake: maxing everything because you beat the recommended spec. The recommended spec targets the Low preset at 1080p.
• Frame Generator: it shows more frames but adds input lag; keep it for PvE and turn it off for PvP.
• Laptops: make sure the game uses the dedicated GPU (on Windows 11: Settings, System, Display, Graphics, AION 2 on High performance) and play plugged in.

Stutter: your PC or your connection?

Before changing settings, turn on an FPS counter (in Steam: Settings, In Game, In-game FPS counter) and watch what happens when the stutter hits.

• Lower your ping in AION 2Server, wired connection and ping reducers, in the right order.
• Regions and serversPlay in your own region: it is the first cause of lag.
• Choosing your faction and serverRegion, faction, then server, before you install.
• Abyss siege scheduleThe heaviest fights for your PC: set up your graphics beforehand.