Developer GFAGAMES shared a new trailer and revealed the date when MMO FPS Pioner will arrive in Steam Early Access. Mark your calendars, the grim world where where survival hinges on exploration, crafting, and smart resource management arrives on December 16.
“Join the ranks of the first explorers! Purchase the Deluxe Edition at launch on Steam and receive an exclusive set of items. Unique cosmetics and gear from this bundle will highlight your special status in the world of PIONER.”
Pioner is an open-world MMO FPS set in an alternate reality where Soviet-era structures lie abandoned on a desolate, post-apocalyptic island. Prepare to engage in dynamic PvP and PvE in a world, where realism takes priority over traditional health bars or character levels.
The developers boast a sprawling map covering 5+ square kilometers, not even adding in the hidden dungeons that players can explore despite the danger. Faction missions and story quests will help you uncover the mystery of this world, influence relationships and offer loyalty rewards.
PIONER – Key Features Include:
- Immersive Grim Open World – Explore an alternate reality inspired by the Soviet era, filled with atmospheric landscapes, unique architecture, and captivating lore.
- Rich, Sci-Fi-Influenced Lore – Delve into a narrative deeply influenced by classic science fiction, with complex characters, powerful artifacts, and mysterious anomalies shaping the story.
- Story Campaign – Embark on a story-driven campaign, providing rich lore and engaging quests.
- Diverse Game Activities – Engage in a range of activities, including PvE missions, PvP arenas, events, story-driven locations, and engaging mini-games like fishing and casino games.
- Shadowlands Extraction Shooter Mode – Enter the intense “Shadowlands” mode, an extraction shooter experience within PIONER, for high-stakes survival and treasure hunting.
- Factions with Unique Personalities – Align with charismatic factions, each offering distinct characters, viewpoints, and special rewards.
- Extensive Weapon Customization – Customize militarized weapons with a wide array of unique modules and designs never seen before in MMO games.
- Realistic Survival Mechanics – Maintain your character’s strength by managing hunger, rest, and resources, adding a strategic layer to survival.
- In-Depth Crafting System – Utilize artifacts, anomaly energy, and scavenged materials to craft powerful weapons and equipment at workbenches.
- Clan-Based Social Gameplay – Form clans, communicate through emotes and chat, and compete on clan leaderboards, building strong community dynamics.
- Raids and Directed Missions – Experience six distinct raids, blending open-world and structured missions that challenge teamwork and strategy.
