Greetings, Daeva!


It’s AION Free-to-Play’s birthday – we’re looking back on 6 years of thrilling experiences and shared adventure, defeated opponents and slain bosses, not to mention new content and great updates! The last year brought plenty of changes and new challenges to Atreia and the coming days hold plenty of excitement too – join in the anniversary celebrations!


In honour of the day, AION is feeling super generous: from 1/3 to 8/3, for every account with a hero level 20 and above, we’re holding a free AION Birthday Party. (Your account has to have been created prior to 27/2/2018.)


On top of this, the Cake Hunt returns on 1st March! There'll be birthday cakes appearing all over Akaron, Esterra and Nosra for the whole day – but be careful: the majority of them are traps and only one of them will give you a buff. (The buff cannot be stacked. You can then earn it again once it expires.)


Take part in our Community Contest from 28th February to 6th March and win some great prizes:


What do you need to do to win? It’s easy: don your baking caps, create an AION birthday cake and send us pics! The best three submissions get a plush Shugo, the Glass Wings skin and the Tame Lion.








Conditions

• Send us the photos of your creation to the following mail address: contest@aionfreetoplay.com
  
• Add ‘birthday cake’ to the subject line.
• In your submission email, please include the email associated with your game account and state your character name and server.
• Allowed formats: jpeg, png
• Maximum file size for the images and screenshots: 5 MB.
• Maximum file size for the photo series/video: 200 MB.
• Full terms and conditions can be found here.

Greetings, Daeva!


It’s AION Free-to-Play’s birthday – we’re looking back on 6 years of thrilling experiences and shared adventure, defeated opponents and slain bosses, not to mention new content and great updates! The last year brought plenty of changes and new challenges to Atreia and the coming days hold plenty of excitement too – join in the anniversary celebrations!


In honour of the day, AION is feeling super generous: from 1/3 to 8/3, for every account with a hero level 20 and above, we’re holding a free AION Birthday Party. (Your account has to have been created prior to 27/2/2018.)


On top of this, the Cake Hunt returns on 1st March! There'll be birthday cakes appearing all over Akaron, Esterra and Nosra for the whole day – but be careful: the majority of them are traps and only one of them will give you a buff. (The buff cannot be stacked. You can then earn it again once it expires.)


Take part in our Community Contest from 28th February to 6th March and win some great prizes:


What do you need to do to win? It’s easy: don your baking caps, create an AION birthday cake and send us pics! The best three submissions get a plush Shugo, the Glass Wings skin and the Tame Lion.








Conditions

• Send us the photos of your creation to the following mail address: contest@aionfreetoplay.com
  
• Add ‘birthday cake’ to the subject line.
• In your submission email, please include the email associated with your game account and state your character name and server.
• Allowed formats: jpeg, png
• Maximum file size for the images and screenshots: 5 MB.
• Maximum file size for the photo series/video: 200 MB.
• Full terms and conditions can be found here.

Head out on the hunt for experience points from 21/2/2018: evil leader Gegares waits for you in the Rift of Oblivion instance. If you beat him, you will receive 50% more experience points.


Speak to the Shugo at the entrance to the Rift of Oblivion to start your hunt. You can enter the instance every two weeks for one week (whenever the Kumuki instance is paused).

Head out on the hunt for experience points from 21/2/2018: evil leader Gegares waits for you in the Rift of Oblivion instance. If you beat him, you will receive 50% more experience points.


Speak to the Shugo at the entrance to the Rift of Oblivion to start your hunt. You can enter the instance every two weeks for one week (whenever the Kumuki instance is paused).

The following in-game events are live from 14/2 to 7/3; visit the Alchemists daily and receive valuable rewards. On top of that, win some great prizes in the Shugo Game – the Black Cloud Merchants are already waiting for you!


Time period: 14/2/2018 - 7/3/2018
Minimum level: 66


During the event period you can loot Experiment Bags in many of the instances. They each contain a [Jakunerk] Piece of Lead or a [Jakunerk] Alchemy Essence. If you combine the two together, you will receive either a gold or a copper key. The Copper Key will help you to open a normal chest, whilst the Gold Key will allow you to open a special chest.


Amongst others, there are rewards such as the Golden Joy Wings, the Noble +10 Manastone Box, Mighty Socketing Aid Box, the High Guard Leader's Noble Weapons Chest, High Guard Leader's Noble Armour Chest and the Bundle of Skill Cards.


Tip: during the event you will receive three free [Jakunerk] Alchemist's Experiment Bags every day in the AION Shop. You have to have reached level 66 for this.













Running: 14/2/2018 - 7/3/2018


The Black Cloud Merchants are hosting their popular Shugo Game once again, where you can win some terrific rewards – including the Stigma Enchantment Stone, the High Guard Leader's Armour Chest, the Noble Manastone Bundle +10, the 100% Mighty Manastone Socketing Aid (Mythical), the High Guard Leader's Accessories Chest, the [Lunashunerk] Bundle of Illusion Godstones (Additional Damage) and the [Lunashunerk] Bundle of Illusion Godstones (Special Statuses).


To take part, you will need Shugo Game Tokens, which you can purchase in the AION Shop from 14/2.


Free! Receive five Shugo Game Tokens free every Thursday after our Shop Update during the event (to a total of 15). Your character has to have reached level 66 for this.


How the Shugo Game works:

• Open the Shugo Game by clicking on the Shugo symbol at the bottom-right side of the screen.
• Then, by clicking on 'Continue', the game will start and a Shugo Game Token will be used up.
• Try to upgrade the weapon to the maximum level (8) to then earn reward of the highest level.
• Naturally you can click on 'Stop' at any time to end the game and collect the reward for the level that you have attained.
• The upgrading can also fail. Should this happen, you will receive the reward for level 1. If you wish to start from the beginning, you will need another Shugo Game Token.
• By using Shugo Game Tokens, the upper bar fills with Shugo Points. Once it is full, the Nyerk Fever begins. As long as this is active, your chances of successfully upgrading increase and it is more likely that you will win more valuable prizes.

Notes:

• You will automatically be given the prize for the level that you got to if you log out or switch to a different character while participating in the Shugo Game. The game cannot be continued.
• If you reach level 6 or higher and the upgrade fails, you will be able to use two additional Shugo Game Tokens to try again from the level that you failed at.

The following in-game events are live from 14/2 to 7/3; visit the Alchemists daily and receive valuable rewards. On top of that, win some great prizes in the Shugo Game – the Black Cloud Merchants are already waiting for you!


Time period: 14/2/2018 - 7/3/2018
Minimum level: 66


During the event period you can loot Experiment Bags in many of the instances. They each contain a [Jakunerk] Piece of Lead or a [Jakunerk] Alchemy Essence. If you combine the two together, you will receive either a gold or a copper key. The Copper Key will help you to open a normal chest, whilst the Gold Key will allow you to open a special chest.


Amongst others, there are rewards such as the Golden Joy Wings, the Noble +10 Manastone Box, Mighty Socketing Aid Box, the High Guard Leader's Noble Weapons Chest, High Guard Leader's Noble Armour Chest and the Bundle of Skill Cards.


Tip: during the event you will receive three free [Jakunerk] Alchemist's Experiment Bags every day in the AION Shop. You have to have reached level 66 for this.













Running: 14/2/2018 - 7/3/2018


The Black Cloud Merchants are hosting their popular Shugo Game once again, where you can win some terrific rewards – including the Stigma Enchantment Stone, the High Guard Leader's Armour Chest, the Noble Manastone Bundle +10, the 100% Mighty Manastone Socketing Aid (Mythical), the High Guard Leader's Accessories Chest, the [Lunashunerk] Bundle of Illusion Godstones (Additional Damage) and the [Lunashunerk] Bundle of Illusion Godstones (Special Statuses).


To take part, you will need Shugo Game Tokens, which you can purchase in the AION Shop from 14/2.


Free! Receive five Shugo Game Tokens free every Thursday after our Shop Update during the event (to a total of 15). Your character has to have reached level 66 for this.


How the Shugo Game works:

• Open the Shugo Game by clicking on the Shugo symbol at the bottom-right side of the screen.
• Then, by clicking on 'Continue', the game will start and a Shugo Game Token will be used up.
• Try to upgrade the weapon to the maximum level (8) to then earn reward of the highest level.
• Naturally you can click on 'Stop' at any time to end the game and collect the reward for the level that you have attained.
• The upgrading can also fail. Should this happen, you will receive the reward for level 1. If you wish to start from the beginning, you will need another Shugo Game Token.
• By using Shugo Game Tokens, the upper bar fills with Shugo Points. Once it is full, the Nyerk Fever begins. As long as this is active, your chances of successfully upgrading increase and it is more likely that you will win more valuable prizes.

Notes:

• You will automatically be given the prize for the level that you got to if you log out or switch to a different character while participating in the Shugo Game. The game cannot be continued.
• If you reach level 6 or higher and the upgrade fails, you will be able to use two additional Shugo Game Tokens to try again from the level that you failed at.

The Daeva Race on the Treasure Island of Courage is known for being the hardest in all of Atreia. In this merciless parcours, three Elyos go up against three Asmodians. They hit the Start line with special abilities and have to use these wisely to overcome their opponents. The course includes a number of hurdles, passes some sneaky traps and through some difficult terrain, often forcing brave participants to take to the sky or to make use of mounts. Once they get to the finish, fame and recognition awaits, along with some fantastic rewards.


Minimum level: 10
Times: Friday at 0:00 to Sunday at 23:59


Enter the Treasure Island of Courage instance and register using the integrated instance server for the competition. As soon as three players of each faction are present, the race begins.


Every team member sets their competition class prior to the big race. Select the class according to your tactics:


Hook Class
Abilities: Frenzy, Restraining Chains, Fear Bomb, Gripping Chains


Boot Class
Abilities: Dense Fog, Dimension Image, Counter-attack Lunge, Sprint Skill


Trap Class
Abilities: Gripping Hand, Frenzy, Binding Hand, Paralysis Breath


Shield Class
Abilities: Frozen Harpoon, Swiftwing, Frost Barrier, Remove Shock


You can set special abilities by taking a maximum of four aids with you into the race. You only have a limited amount of time to choose. After the countdown expires, the gate to the parcours opens and the race starts.








Your team receives points when it is in the lead and of course, if it wins. Every runner on the winning team receives three keys. The losers leave with nothing. In the event of a draw, all runners receive one key.


The keys open a chest of rewards. For Magnificent Treasure Chests, a key from the shop is required. Only these premium keys will remain permanently available to the runners: the keys for the Regular Treasure Chest will be lost when you leave the instance.


A full list of rewards in the chests can be viewed at the end of this news post.








The race comprises one round and is split into 4 sections. As the race really isn’t child’s play, we’ve prepared some tips for a perfect run:


Section 1

• Watch out for the bombs! If you step on them you will be paralysed briefly.
• Run at the hurdles and overcome them.
• Gather up the whirlwind, it gives you a small speed boost over your opponent.
• Jump into the path of wind and have it carry you.
• When you reach the canyon of fog, only your wings will carry you further. Be sure not to disturb the clouds as you fly. They may look fluffy, but their bolts will paralyse you.

Section 2

• At the start of this section, you can use your mount until you reach the start of the next race section.

Section 3

• This section is really something: there are chasms, poisonous mushrooms, sticky spider webs and some eldritch tree roots. Be careful: lots of Atreian runners have already faced a fatal situation thanks to these dangers.
• Towards the end, good timing is required: the ground moves and every false move could be your last!
• To move on to the next section, launch yourself using the geyser.

Section 4

• Don’t get too close to the zombies and be wary as you run, lest you drop into the depths.
• Get ready for the final stretch: run towards the finish, leap from the cliff and fly to the end of the parcours. Your rewards will be waiting for you here – provided you were a brave runner.

The Daeva Race on the Treasure Island of Courage is known for being the hardest in all of Atreia. In this merciless parcours, three Elyos go up against three Asmodians. They hit the Start line with special abilities and have to use these wisely to overcome their opponents. The course includes a number of hurdles, passes some sneaky traps and through some difficult terrain, often forcing brave participants to take to the sky or to make use of mounts. Once they get to the finish, fame and recognition awaits, along with some fantastic rewards.


Minimum level: 10
Times: Friday at 0:00 to Sunday at 23:59


Enter the Treasure Island of Courage instance and register using the integrated instance server for the competition. As soon as three players of each faction are present, the race begins.


Every team member sets their competition class prior to the big race. Select the class according to your tactics:


Hook Class
Abilities: Frenzy, Restraining Chains, Fear Bomb, Gripping Chains


Boot Class
Abilities: Dense Fog, Dimension Image, Counter-attack Lunge, Sprint Skill


Trap Class
Abilities: Gripping Hand, Frenzy, Binding Hand, Paralysis Breath


Shield Class
Abilities: Frozen Harpoon, Swiftwing, Frost Barrier, Remove Shock


You can set special abilities by taking a maximum of four aids with you into the race. You only have a limited amount of time to choose. After the countdown expires, the gate to the parcours opens and the race starts.








Your team receives points when it is in the lead and of course, if it wins. Every runner on the winning team receives three keys. The losers leave with nothing. In the event of a draw, all runners receive one key.


The keys open a chest of rewards. For Magnificent Treasure Chests, a key from the shop is required. Only these premium keys will remain permanently available to the runners: the keys for the Regular Treasure Chest will be lost when you leave the instance.


A full list of rewards in the chests can be viewed at the end of this news post.








The race comprises one round and is split into 4 sections. As the race really isn’t child’s play, we’ve prepared some tips for a perfect run:


Section 1

• Watch out for the bombs! If you step on them you will be paralysed briefly.
• Run at the hurdles and overcome them.
• Gather up the whirlwind, it gives you a small speed boost over your opponent.
• Jump into the path of wind and have it carry you.
• When you reach the canyon of fog, only your wings will carry you further. Be sure not to disturb the clouds as you fly. They may look fluffy, but their bolts will paralyse you.

Section 2

• At the start of this section, you can use your mount until you reach the start of the next race section.

Section 3

• This section is really something: there are chasms, poisonous mushrooms, sticky spider webs and some eldritch tree roots. Be careful: lots of Atreian runners have already faced a fatal situation thanks to these dangers.
• Towards the end, good timing is required: the ground moves and every false move could be your last!
• To move on to the next section, launch yourself using the geyser.

Section 4

• Don’t get too close to the zombies and be wary as you run, lest you drop into the depths.
• Get ready for the final stretch: run towards the finish, leap from the cliff and fly to the end of the parcours. Your rewards will be waiting for you here – provided you were a brave runner.

As the Elyos and Asmodians reached the Divine Fortress with their fleets, they found it encased in ice. A hard and mercilessly lead fight broke out here and as it seemed the battlefield seemed under control, Ereshkigal’s dark influence seemed to be weakened. Yet a hidden location within the fortress hides a sinister secret...


Experience some chillingly good adventure, a great new feature and loads of improvements in update 5.8 – now on the European servers!


Fight with your friends through the icy region and conquer it! There’s the Divine Fortress (PvP), the Holy Tower (PvE) and the Mirash Refuge (PvE). You can read more detailled information on the new instances here.


Become even stronger! Fill all six stigma slots with upgraded stigmas and in doing so, you’ll unlock the seventh stigma slot. You can read more information on the new stigma slot here.


Alongside the new content, the update is also bringing a lot of improvements to your favourite game. To find out what these are, take a look over our patch notes.


View the update trailer:





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOfgOpdybcM

As the Elyos and Asmodians reached the Divine Fortress with their fleets, they found it encased in ice. A hard and mercilessly lead fight broke out here and as it seemed the battlefield seemed under control, Ereshkigal’s dark influence seemed to be weakened. Yet a hidden location within the fortress hides a sinister secret...


Experience some chillingly good adventure, a great new feature and loads of improvements in update 5.8 – now on the European servers!


Fight with your friends through the icy region and conquer it! There’s the Divine Fortress (PvP), the Holy Tower (PvE) and the Mirash Refuge (PvE). You can read more detailled information on the new instances here.


Become even stronger! Fill all six stigma slots with upgraded stigmas and in doing so, you’ll unlock the seventh stigma slot. You can read more information on the new stigma slot here.


Alongside the new content, the update is also bringing a lot of improvements to your favourite game. To find out what these are, take a look over our patch notes.


View the update trailer:





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOfgOpdybcM