Dear users / Chers utilisateurs,

We have included Stormblood and Heavensward Final Fantasy XIV new jobs. / Nous avons inclus les nouveaux jobs des extensions Stormblood et Heavensward de Final Fanatsy XIV.

We have also added automatic character information upload ! / Nous avons aussi ajouté l'import automatique des informations des personnages de Final Fanatsy XIV.

Have fun ! / Amusez-vous bien !

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Omega Unbound Enchantment Event
January 25 to February 15

Hundreds of Omega Enchantment Stones are used daily in game. Soon, every enchantment you make with an Omega Enchantment Stone, regardless of success, will pool towards rewards for the entire community. Work together to unlock prizes like Luna, Manastones, and Bonus XP/Drop weekends!

A survey containing 500 Untradeable Supplements will be given to all players for your endeavours.

The Mysterious Enchanter
February 15 to March 1

Similar to the Bonafide Bootlegs event, Mysterious Merchant Luxurinerk sells equipment and accessories for you to enchant and temper.

All weapons and armor are pre-enchanted to level 10, and when enchanted to +15 will exchange for permanent gear. For those who want to push it further, armor and weapons enchanted to +18 or higher will exchange for a different, more powerful set. Accessories can also be purchased and tempered +5 or +7 for different equipment sets. “Rent” the equipment and accessories for the duration of the event, or enchant them to its required level!

We will also be giving players supplements for this promotion!

Tempered Power Promotion
TBD

A new accessory item, the Empyrean Bracelet, is making its way to Atreia in Aion 5.3. This new accessory greatly improves your PvP Defense and slightly improves your PvP Attack, and can be leveled up through tempering similar to the Plume. At higher levels, its appearance changes and it will also gain up to 3 manastone slots. During the Tempered Power promotion (formerly known as Power of the Plumes), temper your Plumes and Bracelets for rewards! If you’re wondering when 5.3 is launching, keep an eye on our website for our announcements.

The Broken Hearts event will also run starting next month. Full details for all Enchant-O-Rama events and promotions will be available as the event nears its start. Happy enchanting, Daevas!

Solorius Greetings, Daevas! Gideon here.

I wanted to take some time to discuss upcoming changes to the game.

Server Merges

In my last letter in September, we mentioned the possibility of server merges. The health of our servers is extremely important to a sustainable long-term future of Aion. To that end, in spring 2017 we will be merging the servers from five down to two.

Israphel, Tiamat, and Kahrun will be merged into one server, while Siel and Beritra will become the other. I understand many of you will be dismayed to hear this news, as it effectively means all players will be affected by the merges. Making this decision was extremely painful, however in the long term it will allow us to provide a better gameplay experience for all of our players.

Unfortunately, there is no solution that will make everybody happy. We will do our best to alleviate the worst of it and are actively working with the development team in Korea to ensure that the player-side impact is as minimal as possible. Once we finalize the exact changes that will take place, we will be releasing a comprehensive guide and FAQ about the merge early next year.

On the bright side, we will be turning to the community to help us name the two servers! We’re excited to see what we can come up with together.

Reporting Cheaters

In the last few months, we have suspended and permanently closed numerous accounts tied to exploiting and cheating in our game. We would like to remind players to play Aion fairly. Should you find a player cheating do reach out to us so we can review and determine the next course of action.

Dev Team Visit

Two weeks ago, a few key members of the Aion Dev team visited the North American office. We had extremely productive meetings discussing the challenges Aion faces, our road ahead, and how we can provide a better service for the players. They were also very interested to hear our suggestions for how the game can be improved, and shared some of their plans for the future. Both groups had wonderful input, and we look forward to those future plans becoming reality.

We asked if they would like to address our community, and they had this to say:

Hello to all the Daevas who love Aion. Nice to meet you!
While the U.S. office is preparing the 5.3 update, the development team is spending countless hours working on the future of Aion.
Recently, the development team visited the U.S. office and heard a lot about their players. We were worried after hearing some negative feedback about the game from some players. We will work harder!
We understand that the current version is not perfect. The upcoming 5.3 update was developed to encourage playing together via competition and cooperation, and also brings out new Abyss gear! Our goal for this update is to bring back the feel of an epic-scale MMORPG for our Daevas. We hope you enjoy it!
Looking even past that, the version we are currently working on focuses on expanding the story and improving the game world, and is filled with new features that we can't share just yet.
We will do our best to alleviate the current issues, so please continue to give feedback and look forward to the future!
It is unfortunate that the development team has no opportunities to directly meet western players as we are based in Korea. If there is a good opportunity next time, we would like to meet western users and talk about Aion in depth.
Thank you for your support! -- Aion Dev Team (Korea)

5.3 Update

It was hinted at above, but you won’t need to wait long for Aion 5.3. We are already working on this exciting update and we will be making our major announcements after the holidays.

Stay warm and safe this holiday season. We will see you in game!

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Please bear in mind what we discuss have already been a work in progress and not an exhaustive list of what the team has been doing. We will continue to share with you our plans, thoughts, and actions on the game.

Greetings Daevas and Happy Daeva’s Day!

As Aion turns the corner and completes its 7th year of live service in the West, it's as good a time as ever to take a step back and look at where it stands. This past year has not been without its challenges, and we definitely would not have made it through without the loyalty and dedication of you, our players. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you from the entire Aion team.

In this letter, I'll share with you some of the team's priorities and plans for the next twelve months. Bear in mind that we're already working on these as I write this, and on several of them simultaneously - while we might prioritize one or two in the immediate term, none will be neglected. Lastly, this is not an exhaustive list, just some insight into what we are planning for the coming year – as time moves on and other plans become more solidified, I will write more letters to address them.

The Long Term

With the 5.0 update just behind us, one of our top priorities is to improve the frequency of our game updates, and improve the communication surrounding them. In recent months, we've fallen further behind schedule than we would like to be, and this is obviously a problem. Also, it's not fair to our players to have to watch those from other regions enjoy an update for months on end, with little word from us about when that update will be out here. To that end, we are streamlining our update process and will be better about communicating with players on when they can expect to see content.

Another major item we have been discussing (and a hot topic in the community) is server merges. While Aion has much to offer, server population has been falling for some time. Those of you who remain are as dedicated as ever and are sustaining the game with your passion and patronage, but we still want the best possible environment for you to play in. Before making official announcements, there are several considerations we need to make - player-side impacts like rankings, housing and game economy, and team-side impacts such as scheduling needs and how this may (or may not) affect the overall schedule of our game updates. We are still in preliminary discussions regarding server merges so we're not ready to announce anything just yet, but look for this information in the coming months.

The Immediate Future

In the coming weeks, the Daeva’s Day events will wrap up, and we will move into Harvest Revel. Popular events such as Alchemy and the Nightmare Circus will return. Moving further out, we look forward to the next update to Echoes of Eternity arriving before the year is out, bringing with it a host of changes to the Arena as well as a level 66+ Dredgion and a new Archdaeva-exclusive crafting discipline. We will post more information as we near the release date, but know that we are all very excited to have you experience this update and the next chapter of Aion’s story.

If you’re looking into jumping back into Aion, we definitely encourage you and welcome you to do so! The success and longevity of the game would not be possible without your continued support and passion for the game.

Thank you for taking the time to read this letter and we hope to see you in game.

Gideon

Now that Aion: Echoes of Eternity has made its grand entrance, we will be adding the next update to the expansion in a few weeks’ time. This update includes additional quality of life changes, new quests in the new zones, changes to the plume accessory, the introduction of the Luna Shop, and more.

New Quests
For additional EXP, item gathering, or exploration opportunities, a series of daily, weekly, and party quests in Norsvold and Illuma will be introduced.

The Updated Atreian Passport
In this updated Atreian Passport you can now see which rewards are available each day. When you complete the month, you can acquire a Mythic Armor Box. The anniversary reward box will have updated items as well! Be sure to log into the game to collect these rewards.

Plume Changes & the Pure Plume Accessory
In this upcoming update, plumes will no longer explode or lose tempering levels if the plume fails to temper. You can temper your plume without it going boom!

Also, if you have a +10 or above plume, you can visit the Equipment Purifier to purify your plume to the all-new Pure Plume. During the purification process, the tempering levels will be reset and the Pure Plume stats boosted. You will also select an additional stat for the Pure Plume. For a Magic Boost plume, you can purify it to add Magic Accuracy or Crit Spell. You can also temper the Pure Plume with Tempering Solutions to continue to boost the accessory’s HP and secondary stats. If the temper fails, the Pure Plume will not go boom, but its tempering level will be lost.

The Luna Shop
The Luna Detachment, an independent organization of Shugos and Daevas, is making their way to Atreia and they will need your help. Soon you can visit the Luna Shop where you can exchange Luna, a new currency, for unique services from the shop. Services include accessing a mini wardrobe allowing you to register and reuse a skin multiple times, and collecting crafting materials from missions to create a variety of aesthetic items including skins and mounts.

These highlights are just a few of what is to come in August 2016. Stay tuned for our release date and additional information these additions!

Come one, come all, to the Upgrade Arcade! Try your luck by upgrading an on-screen weapon to the next level. At certain Upgrade Levels, you will unlock different prizes including Stigma Bundles, Aether Glider wings, and the all-new Quick Frillneck mount! Step right up! Don’t be shy – we’ll even give you a free try!

- How to Play -

The Upgrade Arcade can be accessed by clicking the smiling Shugo icon on the lower right corner of your screen. Use this icon to play, browse the prize list, or check out the Help guide.

To play, you’ll need an Arcade Token. One Arcade Token is consumed each time you begin playing at level 1, and will last until you claim a prize. This means it’s possible for you to get to Upgrade Level 8 on one token!

Click Play to start the mini-game and you'll see the weapon on the screen change before you. Subsequently by clicking Play, you will continue to upgrade the weapon and the Upgrade Level. There is a chance to fail at each upgrade level so play wisely!If you want to claim your prize, click Reward and a random item from the tier's prize list will be placed in your inventory.

For this edition of the Upgrade Arcade, we're also unveiling a brand new UI:

If your upgrade fails at Upgrade Level 6 or higher, you have two choices. You can claim your level 1 prize, or you can click the Resume option to spend two tokens and regain your place! The Resume icon lights up to let you know it can be used, but can only be used once per play.

As you play the Upgrade Arcade, you will notice the Frenzy Meter filling up. Every token you use to play or resume will fill up the bar. Once the bar is full, Frenzy Mode begins and you have 90 seconds of boosted upgrade chances and additional Frenzy Rewards! Click away!

Once the Frezy Meter is full, you'll fill one of the stars at the top and when all four are filled you'll instantly receive a prize from the highest prize tier.

- Where to Get Arcade Tokens -

There are a few ways for you to get tokens for the Upgrade Arcade.

A survey will be available for players level 30+ for (1) Arcade Token. One survey per server per account.
Prestige Badge holders will receive an additional (2) Arcade Token via survey each week of the event.
Arcade Tokens can also be purchased individually or as a bundle from the in-game shop or web store.

- Rewards -

The rewards can be viewed in the Upgrade Arcade menu and are distributed randomly from the upgrade tier you end on. Remember, you can claim your reward at any time. If you want that prize at Upgrade Level 6 without risking a failure on your next attempt, hit the Rewards button to claim it right away. Keep in mind that if your upgrade fails and you do not resume playing, through choice or lack of tokens, you will only get a prize from Upgrade Level 1.

Rewards available include Mythic Drakenspire Depths weapon bundles (both Dark Lord's and Darken Lord's are available) that let you choose a weapon for your class. There's also the brand new Can Costume and Can Hat.

Try your luck at the Upgrade Arcade! Mini-game ends March 2, 2016.


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Raven General's Uniform


Raven General's Beak


Raven General's Mask


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Costume Rotation (4/28 to 5/12)

Weekend Flash Sale (4/28 to 5/1)

Server Merges

Reporting Cheaters

Dev Team Visit

5.3 Update

Black Cloud Friday Bundles

Cyber Monday

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- Complementary Berdin's Lucky Star -

- Store Update -

- New Items -

- Permanent Additions -

Heartseeker Outfit

Moon Rabbit Picnic Outfit

Romantic Purple Dye

Dyes

Costume Sale

Pet Eggs

Magnificent Clucklich

Wonderland and Hatter's Madness Costume

Instance Entry Scrolls

Wrapping Scrolls

Mythic Tuning Scrolls

- How to Play -

- Where to Get Arcade Tokens -

- Rewards -

Pureheart Weapons

Heartseeker Weapons