MMO Shooter PIONER Set for Early Access Launch on December 16 After Surpassing 500,000 Wishlists
Serbian developer GFA Games has announced that PIONER, the studio’s long awaited post apocalyptic MMO first person shooter, will officially launch on Steam Early Access on December 16.
The announcement comes as PIONER crosses a major milestone, surpassing 500,000 Steam wishlists, signaling strong interest for its Eastern European themed survival shooter experience. While pricing has yet to be revealed, GFA Games confirmed that two editions will be available at launch: a Standard Edition and a Deluxe Edition, the latter featuring multiple exclusive cosmetics and early supporter rewards.
PIONER Deluxe Edition Includes
“Renegade” unique armor skin
AR platform weapon skin with VFX (AR 12, AR 16, AR 16 Ifrit)
Exclusive Founder Title
500 Efritanium Crystals (premium currency)
“Creepy Charm” weapon trinket
“Katana” watch gadget inspired by 80s Japanese retro futuristic design
Initially revealed in 2021, PIONER quickly drew comparisons to STALKER due to its atmospheric Soviet era alternate reality. The game is set on a massive 50 square kilometer island, featuring dungeons, faction missions, story hubs, and hidden encounters. Designed as a social MMO, PIONER blends narrative exploration with intense PvE and PvP systems.
Core Features of PIONER
Story driven campaign woven into the island’s mysteries
PvP modes offering high intensity combat
Influence based progression system that improves merchant offerings and material quality
Activities and mini games, including fishing and Carnage, a tactical card based competition with collectible decks and ranked rewards
Deep weapon customization, letting players modify military grade weapons with modular upgrades
Survival mechanics requiring management of hunger, rest, and health
Crafting system using artefacts, anomaly energy, and scavenged materials across dedicated workbenches
PIONER is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious Eastern European MMO shooters in recent years, combining survival realism, faction politics, detailed weapon systems, and a striking Soviet inspired aesthetic. With Early Access around the corner, players will soon get their first hands on experience in this dangerous and mysterious world.
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