It's almost time to spread your wings and take flight in Aion!
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Soon, NCsoft will formally invite select players and members of the press to the Aion beta test to play in the first Aion preview weekend. Players will take their first fledgling steps in a world of unparalleled splendor and intrigue. Choosing between two powerful races and among eight character classes and thousands upon thousands of avatar customization options, players will embark on a journey where they must choose sides in a celestial civil war that threatens to destroy the once-peaceful world of Atreia.
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The first Aion beta preview event, which begins after E3 2009, opens June 5, 2009 and runs through June 7, 2009. In this first event, beta testers will play Aion as the Elyos, who occupy the bottom half of Atreia, known as Elysea. Shortly afterward, more players will be invited to join in these beta events, with each event giving players a different taste of the game.
Edit: My apologies for the c/p of the news, more information regarding how You can get into the preview events coming up this weekend!
Here is a long awaited "What's in the pack" announcement!
The Aion Limited Collector's Edition will sell at an anticipated price of 69.99 € (US$69.99/?54.99), while Aion's standard edition will sell at an anticipated price of 49.99 € (US$49.99/?34.99). Both retail packages include 30 days of game time. After 30 days, a monthly subscription fee of 12.99 € (US$14.99/?8.99) for the game service will apply. Other pricing options will also be available. Pre-order purchases, available at retail stores June 9th, can be applied to the Limited Collector's Edition or the standard edition of Aion. Be sure to know that details about pre-order benefits and subscription pricing options for Aion will be announced at a later date.
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* 6.5"-tall, hand-painted figurine of Aiva, a winged Asmodian Daeva * Exclusive in-game items, including: o Black Cloud Wings (gives 40 seconds of additional flight time) o Black Cloud Earring (gives an HP and an MP boost) o Special character title with stat boost o Color dye to tint one in-game item o Two character emotes o Official Aion soundtrack CD * Two dual-sided, full-color posters * Full-color, trifold quick reference card * Two game DVDs * Game manual * First 30 days of gameplay ??????? ? ? ? ? ?? ?? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Black Cloud Wingset
Also there are changes in official System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
Microsoft? Windows? XP SP2 • 2.8GHz CPU or equivalent • 1GB RAM • NVIDIA? 5900 Ultra with 128MB RAM / ATI RadeonTM x700 with 128MB RAM or higher • 15GB hard disk space • DVD-ROM drive • DirectX? 9.0c (6/2008 update) • Sound device • Broadband Internet connection Recommended System Requirements
Microsoft? Windows? XP SP2/ Vista • Dual Core CPU 2.0GHz or equivalent • 2GB RAM NVIDIA? 6800 with 256MB RAM / ATI RadeonTM x800 with 256MB or higher 15GB hard disk space • DVD-ROM drive • DirectX ? 9.0c (6/2008 update) • Sound device • Broadband Internet connection
Once the breadbasket of Elysea, Eltnen is now threatened by an encroaching desert. Lady Yustiel, one of the gods of the Elyos, has established several Mystic Springs in hopes of revitalizing the area, but so far there has been little improvement. Could there be a saboteur in the mix? As if this weren’t enough, the area is also under attack from mutant wildlife, alluring succubi, statues that have come to life, volcanic spirits, and of course the ever-present Krall. The Daevas are mustering their forces, preparing to defend their ethereal fortress to the death, if that’s what it takes. ?
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