The recent Focus Group Test (FGT) for AION 2 has been met with a generally favorable reception from participants.

AION 2 was officially introduced to users through an FGT held on June 28 and 29. As it was a closed test, limited information has trickled out through communities and YouTube. The overall feedback is positive, with particular praise for the PvE content and character customization.

The most praised and anticipated aspect is the volume and quality of the PvE content. The number of PvE dungeons is vast, and the content within each dungeon is described as having console-game quality rather than typical online game standards. In particular, users who experienced the 4-player 'Temple of Fire' dungeon were unanimous in their praise. The pressure of the Chromede boss fight was significant, and the 'extending weapons' added to the fun.

The next element that received praise is the detailed customization. It shows an evolution from the original AION, which already had high freedom in character creation, and users were pleased that they could create both beautiful and bizarre-looking characters as they desired. Expectations for future skins and costumes were also evident.

The prevailing opinion is that the combat is closer to the style of the original AION. Skills that catch the enemy from behind, like the Assassin's ambush, are closer to targeting, while there are also skills closer to semi-targeting. In the FGT, four core skills, four Stigma skills, and two link-based skills were implemented. The camera view is divided into action-oriented, reminiscent of 'Blade & Soul', and a 'Throne and Liberty' style classic mode; the action mode was effective for PvE boss fights, while the classic mode was effective for wars and PvP.

Regarding the business model, which many users were concerned about, the consensus was that it is closer to Throne and Liberty. Decorative items such as wings and costumes, along with a battle pass, were the main products, and many noted that there were no pay-to-win elements. The fact that wings can also be purchased with in-game currency suggests that the developers are targeting a broader user base.

As for downsides, some opinions suggested that the overall UI looked unfinished, the PvP controls lacked precision, and the number of available skills was small. As it was an FGT stage, there is a need to refine these areas through feedback to improve the final quality.