Aion to get update 2.6 on August 3

The Korean MMORPG Aion will be geting its next update on August 3rd.

NCSoft has confirmed that update 2.6 will be available for download this August. The update boasts of the following features:

• -The “Crucible Challenge,” a solo version of the Empyrean Crucible instance, with a bonus round!
• -A new auto-party matching system for Nochsana Training Camp, Fire Temple, Steel Rake, Draupnir Cave, Dark Poeta, Udas Temple, Lower Udas Temple, and the Empyrean Crucible instances!
• -Difficulty level adjustments to Dark Poeta, Empyrean Crucible and Beshmundir Temple!
• -A new pet, the Runaway Poppy, which has a chance to provide its master with Platinum Medals!
• -New conditioning stones to make your gear even better!
• -Improvements to boss looting in Fire Temple and Steel Rake.  You might receive a gear box as your loot, which will have an item that is applicable to your class!