AION 2 Taiwan Server Guide: PURPLE Install & PC/Mobile Requirements
How the Taiwan AION 2 service differs from the global Steam build, how to install it through PURPLE, and the official PC and mobile requirements.
AION 2 exists in two forms. The global Steam build launched in October 2026 and has no Chinese. Taiwan and Hong Kong have run a separate PURPLE service in Traditional Chinese since November 2025. This page covers the Taiwan side: how to install it, what it needs, and where the two services split.
How this was checked
Install steps, client sizes, PC requirements and mobile requirements come from NCSoft's official Taiwan AION 2 download page, read on 9 November 2026. Launch date, language support and the split from the global Steam build come from NCSoft's service pages and the Steam listing. No Taiwan account was played for this page, so gameplay systems such as classes, leveling and gear are left out rather than guessed.
Two services with the same name
| Taiwan / Hong Kong PURPLE | Global Steam | |
|---|---|---|
| Launched | 19 November 2025 | 5 October 2026 |
| Client | PURPLE | Steam (and global PURPLE) |
| Platforms | PC and mobile | PC only |
| Language | Traditional Chinese | Eight languages, no Chinese |
| Price | Free to play | Free to play |
| Accounts | PURPLE | Steam |
The two services do not share a client or an account. If your friends play on the Taiwan service, the Steam download will not put you there.
Do not mix the player numbers
The Steam peak of 397,905 on 5 October 2026 belongs to the global Steam build. It is not a count of Taiwan players, and the Taiwan service does not publish a comparable figure.
Install on PC
NCSoft's official Taiwan download page gives the same four steps:
- Open the official Taiwan AION 2 download page.
- Download the PURPLE installer.
- Launch PURPLE and open the STORE tab.
- Select AION 2 and press 安裝遊戲 (Install Game) in the lobby.
The PURPLE launcher installer is about 399 MB and grows to roughly 1.52 GB once installed. The AION 2 client itself starts at 70 GB or more. The requirements table below asks for 100 GB free, so leave the extra headroom.
PC requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit Windows 10 / 11 | 64-bit Windows 10 / 11 |
| Processor | Ryzen 5 2600X or i5-10500F (6C/12T) | Ryzen 7 3700X or i7-11700 (8C/16T) |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GTX 1050 Ti or RX 470 (4 GB) | RTX 2070 or RX 5700 XT (8 GB) |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| Storage | 100 GB available, SSD recommended | 100 GB available, SSD recommended |
| Target | 1080p, Very Low preset | 1080p, Normal preset |
The page also lists DirectX 12 or newer, the Visual C++ 2015–2022 redistributable, current GeForce or Radeon drivers, and .NET Framework 4.6.2 or newer.
Mobile requirements
| Device | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Android phone | Galaxy S10, Android 12 | Galaxy S23, Android 15 |
| iPhone | iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15 | iPhone 14 series, iOS 18 |
| Android tablet | Galaxy Tab S7, Android 12 | Galaxy Tab S9, Android 15 |
| iPad | iPad Pro (M1), iPadOS 15 | iPad Pro (M4), iPadOS 18 |
NCSoft describes the Taiwan service as cross-platform between PC and mobile.
Price and accounts
AION 2 is free to play with in-game purchases. The Taiwan download page does not list a box price or a subscription.
The account side is less clear than the client side. NCSoft runs Taiwan and global as separate services. Public guides say the account must be registered in the Taiwan region, but the official download page checked for this guide does not state that requirement.
What is not confirmed
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Official server list | NCSoft's pages checked do not list servers. Community guides name Bakarma and Kromede, but those names are third-party. [VERIFY IN GAME] |
| Account region requirement | Public guides say a Taiwan-region account is required. Not stated on the official download page. [VERIFY IN GAME] |
| Class list and faction consequences | Not covered by the official pages checked. [VERIFY IN GAME] |
| Level cap and leveling route | Not covered. [VERIFY IN GAME] |
| Kinah, gear score, enhancement and Daevanion | Not covered. [VERIFY IN GAME] |
| Abyss PvP and flight systems | Not covered. [VERIFY IN GAME] |
| Current Taiwan version and events | Check the official Taiwan announcements. [VERIFY IN GAME] |
Read next
- AION 2 release date, free-to-play status and Steam vs Taiwan: global launch, languages, platforms and PC specs.
- AION 2 hub: the current guide list and screenshots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Taiwan AION 2 server free to play?
Yes. AION 2 is free to play with in-game purchases. The Taiwan download page does not list a box price or subscription.
Can I play the Taiwan server through Steam?
No. The Taiwan service uses the PURPLE client and a separate account. The global Steam build does not include Taiwan, and its language list has no Chinese.
How do I install the Taiwan client?
Download the PURPLE installer from the official Taiwan AION 2 download page, launch PURPLE, open the STORE tab, select AION 2, then press 安裝遊戲 in the AION 2 lobby.
What are the PC requirements?
Minimum is a Ryzen 5 2600X or i5-10500F, 8 GB RAM and a GTX 1050 Ti or RX 470 4GB. Recommended is a Ryzen 7 3700X or i7-11700, 16 GB RAM and an RTX 2070 or RX 5700 XT 8GB. Both need 100 GB free, and an SSD is recommended.
Can I play on a phone?
Yes. The Taiwan service supports Android and iOS alongside PC, and NCSoft describes it as cross-platform. Minimum is a Galaxy S10 on Android 12 or an iPhone 12 Pro on iOS 15.
Does progress transfer between Taiwan and the global version?
NCSoft runs them as separate services with separate clients and accounts. The official pages checked do not describe any transfer path, so do not assume one.