The first free expansion for Aion is set for deployment on September 7, 2010. Called Assault on Balaurea, the expansion will be available digitally and in stores in North America on September 7th. The expansion will be digitally available in Europe on September 7th and in stores on September 10th. Retail versions will feature an in game pet as well.
In Aion: Assault on Balaurea, the exciting new chapter of Aion, characters have the ability to align together to launch massive counter assaults against the invading Balaur on their homeland while experiencing new and updated instances and zones, an increased level cap, new weapons and items, new skills and added flight mechanics. Characters will not be alone as they explore the new areas, as Aion introduces functional pets equipped with in-game benefits.