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Developer NC has initiated a significant enforcement action in Aion 2, banning nearly 5,000 accounts identified for engaging in botting, gold farming, and other activities that threaten the game's economic stability. This move follows the MMORPG's rapid ascent on Steam, where it currently ranks as the fourth most-played title.
The developer is specifically targeting players utilizing unauthorized programs, macros, and organized play patterns linked to real-money trading. Furthermore, NC is actively monitoring for abnormal trading behaviors that disrupt the intended game economy, ensuring that these measures are applied only after a thorough review process.
NC clarified that these punitive measures do not impact legitimate users, noting that standard gameplay and extended grinding sessions remain unaffected. Additionally, the studio has implemented temporary security locks on a small number of accounts where device access patterns suggested potential compromise, emphasizing that these locks are protective measures rather than penalties.
Players who believe their accounts were restricted in error or those affected by security locks are encouraged to reach out to customer support. As the game continues to grow, NC maintains that it is continuously monitoring the service environment to mitigate the ongoing challenges posed by automated gold farming and account exploitation.
