AION 2 Launch Countdown & Time Zone Converter
Updated 2026-09-29Free · No login · Runs in your browser
AION 2 unlocks globally at 1:00 PM UTC on October 5, 2026 — the live countdown below is converted to your device's local time automatically, with every major timezone's launch moment in one table.
| Region | Unlock (Oct 5) |
|---|---|
| UTC — server time | 1:00 PM · Oct 5 |
| Los Angeles (PT) | 6:00 AM · Oct 5 |
| New York (ET) | 9:00 AM · Oct 5 |
| London (BST) | 2:00 PM · Oct 5 |
| Berlin / Paris (CEST) | 3:00 PM · Oct 5 |
| Singapore (SGT) | 9:00 PM · Oct 5 |
| Beijing / Taipei (CST) | 9:00 PM · Oct 5 |
| Tokyo (JST) | 10:00 PM · Oct 5 |
| Seoul (KST) | 10:00 PM · Oct 5 |
| Sydney (AEST) | 11:00 PM · Oct 5 |
* NC has published the September 30 date without an exact hour; Steam describes Advanced Access as starting five days ahead of the global unlock, so the same 1:00 PM UTC anchor is shown as the expected time. The October 5 1:00 PM UTC target follows Steam's official listing (checked September 29, 2026) — if NC shifts the window, this tool updates with it.
What this clock counts down to
The primary timer tracks the global free unlock on October 5, 2026 at 13:00 UTC — the moment Steam's official listing targets, when the servers open for North America, South America, Europe and Japan together with the live Korean and Taiwanese service. The secondary timer tracks Advanced Access on September 30, the five-day head start attached to the optional Founder's Pack.
Your local launch time appears under the main timer the moment the page loads — detected from your device's timezone settings (via your browser's Intl API, no location data leaves your browser). The table above highlights the row matching your UTC offset.
Plan the launch night, not just the moment
- Pre-load tonight. Steam's pre-load is live — install the client before unlock day so October 5 is a login, not a download. Walkthrough: the download guide.
- Check your rig. The official floor is a GTX 1660 and 16GB RAM with 50GB+ SSD — full table in the system requirements.
- Pick your class early. Eight classes ship at launch — the class guide & tier list saves you a reroll.
- Know your first hour. The launch guide hub covers account prep, server pick and the opening route.
Why one global clock?
Steam lists a single UTC anchor rather than midnight-per-region, so everyone logs into the same rising server wave — 6:00 AM in Los Angeles, 2:00 PM in London, 10:00 PM in Seoul. The unlock times page explains the anchor and its history; the launch status page tracks what is open where. If NC shifts the window, this tool's anchors update with the verified listing.
