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NCSoft's MMORPG Aion 2 launched to huge demand, passing 400,000 concurrent players worldwide. The strong debut lifted NCSoft's stock by nearly 7 percent, with servers under heavy load prompting players to monitor server status. Reception is split: the game is winning praise for its gameplay, while its monetization model is drawing complaints from players.
- 2Players predict sharp decline for Aion 2 after launch▼I believe # Aion2 will follow the same fate than # ThroneAndLiberty . 300K players on release. In one month it gets 150K
Gamers are comparing the launch trajectory of NCSoft's MMORPG Aion 2 to Throne and Liberty, another NCSoft title. The claim: Aion 2 debuted with around 300,000 players but will steadily bleed its audience, dropping roughly half within a month and continuing downward, with future expansions capping at modest numbers rather than reviving the game. Sentiment is skeptical about the game's long-term prospects despite the strong start.
- 3Aion 2's mixed reviews cast doubt on its 300K player base●Given the 60% reviews of # Aion2 , I don't think their 300K is going to last one month. Well, most western MMO studios d
Gamers are questioning the future of NCSoft's newly launched MMO Aion 2, pointing to a lukewarm 60% review score and arguing its reported 300,000 players will drop within a month. Critics say the studio's recent MMO releases, including Blade & Soul and Throne and Liberty, show a pattern of disappointing launches, with some blaming Western MMO design trends more broadly.