Upcoming Server Maintenance Schedule

AION 2 developers have confirmed two distinct maintenance windows for North American servers. These sessions are required to implement technical adjustments for the transition from Daylight Time to Standard Time. During these periods, game login will be unavailable, and players currently active in the game will be disconnected once the maintenance begins.

Maintenance Windows

The maintenance is split by region to accommodate the specific time zone shifts for NAW and NAE servers. Each session is scheduled for a duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes. Players should be aware that these windows are specific to the regional server clusters and are not simultaneous.

RegionDate and Time (PDT/CET)Purpose
NAWNovember 1, 2026, at 01:30 PDT / 09:30 CETPDT to PST transition
NAEOctober 31, 2026, at 22:30 PDT / November 1, 2026, at 06:30 CETEDT to EST transition

The maintenance windows are designed to ensure that server-side timekeeping remains accurate as the regions shift from Daylight Time to Standard Time. Because these adjustments are technical in nature, the servers must be taken offline to prevent data inconsistencies or synchronization errors that could occur if the clocks were adjusted while the game environment was active.

Current patch compared with the previous update

Official updatePublishedWordsFix termsBalance termsAddition terms
[Notice] Temporary Maintenance (NAW) | Nov 12026-10-31 00:42 UTC93000
[Notice] Temporary Maintenance (NAE) | Oct 31 (PDT) / Nov 1 (CET)2026-10-31 00:42 UTC93000

Operational Impact and Prerequisites

The primary consequence of this maintenance is the total unavailability of the game servers for the duration of the 2 hour and 30 minute window. There are no specific in-game prerequisites to prepare for this maintenance, as the action is entirely server-side. However, players should note that any progress or activity occurring at the exact moment the maintenance begins will be interrupted. The developers have explicitly stated that players will be disconnected from the game once the maintenance process starts. Consequently, it is recommended that players conclude any active missions or group activities well before the scheduled start times to avoid potential loss of progress or unexpected disconnection.

Support and Communication

Official notices indicate that these schedules are subject to change at any time. If the maintenance window is extended or delayed, the developers have committed to providing updates through the same official channels where the original notices were posted. Players are encouraged to monitor these official sources for any last-minute adjustments to the schedule. There is no secondary support path required for this maintenance, as it is a standard operational procedure for the platform.

Limitations

This report is based on official announcements published on October 31, 2026. The scope of this maintenance is limited to server availability and time zone synchronization. There is no information regarding additional in-game features, patches, or content updates associated with this downtime. Maintenance schedules remain subject to change by the developers, which may impact the accuracy of the provided timestamps. Furthermore, this report does not account for potential regional internet service provider issues or platform-specific connectivity problems that may persist after the maintenance window concludes. The information provided is strictly limited to the details released by the developers regarding the time zone transition.

Confirmed evidence

  • NAW server maintenance is scheduled for November 1, 2026, at 01:30 PDT / 09:30 CET.
  • NAE server maintenance is scheduled for October 31, 2026, at 22:30 PDT / November 1, 2026, at 06:30 CET.
  • Both NAW and NAE maintenance windows have a duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes.
  • The primary purpose of the maintenance is to adjust for the transition from Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) for NAW.
  • The primary purpose of the maintenance is to adjust for the transition from Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) for NAE.
  • Game login will be unavailable during the maintenance periods.

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