NCsoft have today announced the European launch date for their upcoming fantasy MMORPG Aion: Tower of Destiny, you can all start using fish, carrots and various other things as weapons this coming September 25th. In additions the closed beta phase has also been announced. Pre-order customers will gain access the the closed beta if they wish, dates as follows;

Aion Closed Beta Dates
Friday, 3rd July to Monday, 6th July
Friday, 17th July to Monday, 20th July
Friday, 31st July to Monday, 3rd August
Friday, 14th August to Monday, 17th August

Unlike any MMO before it, Aion is a uniquely crafted online experience where flight offers much more than just a way to explore the landscape - it is a strategic and integral part of combat, quests, and exploration . Players will dive into battle and plunge through thousands of unique, story-driven quests, all while trying to save a world literally shattered in half from centuries of brutal conflict. Using one of the most flexible and in-depth character customization systems ever featured in an MMO, players will be able to create genuinely distinct characters and explore a visually stunning world of ethereal beauty brimming with otherworldly inhabitants, mysterious enemies, and ancient secrets.