Singular 4.0 Update and New Luminess Class Release for the Long-Running MMORPG Later this Month
Karlsruhe, Germany (October 13, 2025) | Today, international MMORPG publisher Gameforge announced the biggest update of the year for its popular MMORPG AION Classic EU. The “Light of Atreia” update introduces a wealth of new content and improvements, including a new playable character class, the Luminess, adding a fresh new way to experience this enduring title. “Light of Atreia” releases as a singular content update for AION Classic EU later this month.
In response to player feedback in other regions, “Light of Atreia” combines AION Classic’s two-part 4.0 update with additional refinements for European players. This approach offers players more polished and engaging gameplay on day one across AION Classic EU’s PvP and PvE experiences.
“We are immensely thankful to the AION Classic global community for its feedback regarding Update 4.0,” said Syd, Product Manager for AION Classic EU at Gameforge. “We’ve collaborated with developer NCSOFT to combine all aspects of Update 4.0 into one patch, while addressing additional feedback from players in other regions to improve rates, drops and attainability. The combined ‘Light of Atreia’ update will be one of the most fun and rewarding additions to AION Classic EU that Gameforge has ever done, and we can’t wait to share it with our European players.”
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New Class: The Luminess (female only)
The Luminess is an action mage who attack at close range and can cast her skills at the speed of (moon) light. Luminess’ skills can inflict debuffs such as Aether’s Hold, Silence, or Stun on enemies, depending on the order and combination in which they are used. Stacking the same skill amplifies its effects to the maximum. Additionally, by using “Forte” skills, Luminess can enhance the unique skills of all party members, making her a versatile and appealing class capable of fulfilling damage dealer and support roles.
New Field: Tiamaranta Mesa
Tiamaranta Mesa is a new PvPvE battlefield featuring ground and aerial conflict, territory control, high-value loot, and resource systems (Balaurea Chronicle). The shift of RvR content from Laphsaran focuses attention on Tiamaranta Mesa, making it a central hub for all activities.
New PvE Dungeons: Iron Citadel & Labyrinth of Echoes
The Iron Citadel—the Reian’s strongest point of defense against the Balaur—sees the Daevas begin operations to neutralize the command center. The Daevas must decide whether to risk Reian casualties and charge directly at the legion commander defending the headquarters, or take their time and help the Reians to eliminate the Balaur.
The powerful beings of the Balaur, who once tormented the Daevas, have been discovered through rifts in time and space. The Daevas must confront these nightmarish foes of the past in the Labyrinth of Echoes to defeat them again. But wait a moment… our Daevas might have become a bit too powerful since their last confrontation.
New PvP Dungeon: Cradle of Doom
The Cradle of Doom dungeon encourages players to embark on a new cooperative PvPvE experience that’s time-limited but offers competitive rewards to unlock!
New Raids
The Arch Tatar and Hexad raids introduce bosses in the new Tiamaranta Mesa map.
Tiamaranta Updates
The Teva Dimensional Rift Battle is a cross-faction PvPvE event that subjects players to randomized monster spawns and special rift mechanics, with dynamic map changes and quest content to further mix things up. High-value loot awaits players who enter the competition and cooperate with legions.
Additional AION Classic EU “Light of Atreia” Update Key Features:
- Level cap increased from 60 to 70
- All playable classes have received reworks to their skills, bringing dynamic changes to the way the game is played
- Basic skills are now learned automatically, without having to use skill books
- The two-handed weapon system has been updated to allow separate management of main-hand and off-hand slots
- The Altar of Transcendence allows players to combine multiple manastones or godstones for a chance to obtain higher-grade enhancements
- Siel’s Hammer & Anvil provides a new loop for dismantling and crafting items and enhancements
- The Daeva Attendance Book brings back the AION Daily Attendance system to help returning and new players ease into the game with simple daily rewards
A full breakdown of the “Light of Atreia” update, including further game additions and bug fixes, can be found here. It will be released for all AION Classic EU players as a free update later this month.
AION Classic EU is available free-to-play on PC via the Gameforge website. For more information, follow the game on X (Twitter) and “Like” it on Facebook.
About Gameforge
Founded in 2003, Gameforge is a leading Western publisher and operator of widely acclaimed Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) and browser-based game titles. Gameforge builds highly active and enduring global communities by supporting players through the greatest quality LiveOps, provision of localized content, engaging community management, and frequent delivery of meaningful updates.
Gameforge’s diverse portfolio of highly successful gaming brands provides different worlds with engaging experiences for players from all walks of life: core MMORPG titles AION Classic, Runes of Magic, and Metin2, beloved anime MMOs Elsword and NosTale, strategy-focused browser games like OGame and Ikariam, along with indie titles.
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