How To Play Aion 2 In Australia (2025)

If like me you downloaded Aion 2 + PURPLE dashboard to play the game only to be struck with the “Unable to connect to server. The client will now close” error message, you’ve come to the right place. This is how to fix the error and for those without the game, a step by step guide courtesy of Claude.ai (because I’m lazy af).

When will Aion 2 be released in Australia?

While there is no confirmed release date for the launch of Aion 2 in Australia / Oceana, the “global version” is set to release in 2026. Until then, us Aussies have to find our own way to play the game (with a slightly higher ping until Oceanic servers launch).

How to play Aion 2 in Australia For Free

So the good news is that if you are in Australia (or anywhere else for that matter) you can play Aion 2 for free using an app like ExitLag – they offer a 72 hour free trial of their app which is more than enough time to sink your teeth into the game and decide if the monthly fee is worth it.

In order to play Aion 2 in Australia at the present moment, you’ll need 3 things:

Purple Launcher – Top right download button

Aion 2 (downloaded from within the Purple Launcher)

ExitLag (Free Trial – No credit card required)

Note: Without ExitLag you wont be able to access the game.

Step 1: Create a New Gmail Account for Taiwan Registration

Step 1: Create a Dedicated Gmail Account

Go to gmail.com and create a brand new Gmail account
Use this account exclusively for Aion 2 Taiwan
Do not use an existing Gmail account that’s linked to other regions
No VPN is needed at any point in this process

Why a new account? NCSoft’s recent Purple launcher update merged regions, causing login conflicts if your email exists in multiple regions. A fresh Gmail avoids these issues.

Part 2: Register Your Taiwan NCSoft Account

Step 2: Register on Taiwan NCSoft Site

Go to the Taiwan registration page: https://tw.ncsoft.com/aion2/preorder/record/preregister/index
Click “Log In” in the top-right corner
On the login screen, select “Google” as your login method
If other Gmail accounts appear, choose “Use another account”
Log in with your newly created Gmail account
Google will ask permission to share your profile information – approve this
Complete any profile setup prompts (some text may be in Chinese – this is normal)

Your Taiwan NCSoft account is now created and linked to your Gmail!

Part 3: Download and Install Purple Launcher

Step 3: Download Purple Launcher

Visit the official Purple website: https://purple.plaync.com
Click the download button (usually in the middle or top-right)
Download the Purple launcher installer
Run the installer and follow the standard installation process
The launcher interface is in English, so no language changes are needed

Step 4: Log Into Purple Launcher

Open the Purple launcher
You’ll see “Global” as the default region – this is normal
- NCSoft unified regions, so Taiwan no longer shows separately
Click the Google login option
Make sure you’re logged into your new Gmail account in your browser
If Purple opens an incognito window, simply enter your Gmail credentials again
Purple will validate your session and log you in automatically
You may see some Chinese text and profile prompts – this confirms you’re on a Taiwan account
Check “Remember login information” at the bottom to avoid repeating this process

Part 4: Install Aion 2

Step 5: Download Aion 2 Game Client

Inside Purple launcher, locate the Aion 2 game icon
Click on it to see game details
Select the “Early Install” or “Setup” button
Choose an installation folder (ensure you have enough space of 50GB+)
Click to begin the download
Purple will display the total download size and handle installation automatically
This may take a while depending on your internet speed

Wait for the installation to complete before proceeding to the next section.

Part 5: Set Up ExitLag Free Trial (Bypass Client Error)

Without ExitLag you’ll see an error telling you it is unable to connect to the server. ExitLag routes your connection to bypass this and to reduce lag which is a blessing (dodging with lag is a nightmare).

Step 6: Create ExitLag Account

Go to ExitLag
Create a new account with your email
No credit card required for the trial
You’ll automatically receive a 3-day free trial for PC
Check your email and click the confirmation link to activate your account

Step 7: Download and Install ExitLag

After confirming your email, download the ExitLag client
Install it like any standard application
Launch ExitLag and log in with your account

Step 8: Configure ExitLag for Aion 2

In the ExitLag application, use the search bar
Type “Aion 2” or “AION 2 TW”
Select Aion 2 from the results list
Choose “Automatic Server Selection” (recommended)
- ExitLag will automatically pick the best route
If you prefer manual selection, choose a Taiwan (TW) node with the lowest ping
Click the “Start” or “Boost” button to activate optimization

Keep ExitLag running in the background while playing.

Part 6: Launch and Play Aion 2

Step 9: Start the Game

Ensure ExitLag is running with Aion 2 selected and boosted
Open the Purple launcher
Click on Aion 2
Press the “Play” or “Launch” button
The game will start – first launch may take a few minutes

Step 10: In-Game Setup

The game interface will primarily be in Chinese/Traditional Chinese
You can navigate menus by recognising icons and UI patterns (or use google translate on mobile).
Create your character and start playing!
Monitor your ping in-game – with ExitLag, you should see 100-180ms from Australia (vs 250-350ms without it)

After Free Trial:

ExitLag offers subscriptions if you want to continue playing
Look for promotional deals (they often offer 50% off sales and are currently running a Black Friday sale)

Also, if you’ve gotten this far and are in the game feel free to add me @ Bacon in the game on the Tsenka server 🙂