Aion Updated to v2.5, Major New Features, Graphics

Aion 2.5: Empyrean Calling is launching on May 25th and NCsoft put out a quick update on  plans surrounding this celebration! With a plethora of updates to Aion, the Empyrean Calling update breathes new life into the world of Atreia with additions like improved graphics, pet interactions, mentor system, the exciting Esoterrace Instance as well as the Empyrean Crucible. With all of these new features being added into the game, it’s the perfect time to bring out your inner Daeva and join the fight!

In addition, leading into launch there are a number of important dates and special events heralding the arrival of Aion 2.5, please see below for a list of key dates and their corresponding activities.

The Aion 2.5 patch notes are so huge  I thought it best to just link to them.


*         The Aion 2.5 PTS goes live on May 12th

*         Aion 2.5 patch will go live on May 25th

*         Regular Rifting Events

o   May 11th-18th

o   May 25th-June 1st

o   June 8th-15th

o   June 22nd-29th

*         Special 2.5 Events Calendar

o   May 11th - June 10th: Increased XP Event

o   May 18th - 25th: Increased Droprates

o   May 18th - June 1st: PVP AP Event

o   May 25 - June 10th: Instance Cooldowns