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Aion

Aion, also known as Aion: The Tower of Eternity, is a South Korean massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed and published by NCSoft.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Aion, also known as Aion: The Tower of Eternity, is a South Korean massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed and published by NCSoft. The game blends player-versus-player and player-versus-environment gameplay into a hybrid design the developers call PvPvE. Set in the fantasy world of Atreia, Aion was released for Microsoft Windows in 2008.

Gameplay

Aion combines player-versus-player and player-versus-environment mechanics into what the developers call PvPvE. The game is set in a fantasy world and is built around multiplayer online role-playing gameplay.

Development and release

Aion was developed and published by NCSoft, a South Korean game company. Sources indicate the game launched in 2008 and later appeared in additional regional releases.

Setting

The game takes place in Atreia, a fantasy world used as the main setting for its conflict and exploration. The setting is a central part of the game's identity and lore.

Reception and legacy

Aion became known for its large-scale online fantasy setting and its mix of PvP and PvE systems. It is one of NCSoft's better-known MMORPGs.

Key facts

  • Aion is an MMORPG developed and published by the South Korean company NCSoft.
  • The game blends PvP and PvE gameplay in a fantasy setting.
  • It is commonly set in the world of Atreia.
  • The title is often shortened to Aion from Aion: The Tower of Eternity.
  • The game was released for Windows.
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Canadian context

Aion was distributed internationally, including in North America, where Canadian players could access the game on PC through regional publishers and online services.

Frequently asked questions

What is Aion?
Aion is a South Korean MMORPG developed and published by NCSoft.
What does Aion: The Tower of Eternity refer to?
It is the full title of the game commonly shortened to Aion.
What genre is Aion?
It is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG).
What is Aion's main gameplay style?
It combines player-versus-player and player-versus-environment gameplay in a PvPvE design.
What platform was Aion released on?
The game was released on Microsoft Windows.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aion_(video_game)
    Supports: Identifies Aion: The Tower of Eternity as a South Korean MMORPG developed and published by NCSoft and describes its PvP/PvE hybrid gameplay.
  2. Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aion:_The_Tower_of_Eternity
    Supports: Supports the full title, NCSoft as developer and publisher, MMORPG genre, and Windows platform.
  3. Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aion_(Computerspiel)
    Supports: Supports the game’s release in 2008, its MMO genre, and its PvP/PvE fantasy setting.
  4. IGN — https://www.ign.com/games/aion
    Supports: Supports Aion as an original MMORPG by NCSoft and its 2009 regional release listing.