GFAGames is thrilled to announce that PIONER, their eagerly awaited post-apocalyptic MMO shooter, is now available globally through Steam Early Access! For a brief period, the $29.99 Standard Edition of the game is offered with an additional 10% launch discount. Additionally, Deluxe Edition material with a variety of in-game goodies is available for purchase on Steam.
Check out the PIONER Steam Early Access launch trailer HERE
The devs will shortly reveal a comprehensive update roadmap with fresh material and in-game events, so PIONER’s launch is just the beginning. As early as January 2026, players can anticipate the story’s initial expansion!
Selecting PIONER’s Deluxe Edition will grant players exclusive in-game benefits, such as:
- Unique Skin: “Renegade”: A unique, exclusive armor and gear design
- Weapon Skin with VFX: A unique weapon skin for the entire AR platform, including AR-12, AR-16 and AR-16 Ifrit
- Exclusive Founder Title: A status symbol for social interaction
- Premium Currency: 500 Efritanium Crystals
- Weapon Accessory: “Creepy Charm”: A cosmetic trinket for a weapon
- Gadget: “Katana” Watch: Inspired by the iconic ‘80s Japanese watch design, a retro-futuristic style that fits the world of PIONER
PIONER transports players to a massive, atmospheric, post-apocalyptic island where an amazing parallel universe is created by Soviet artifacts. Offering an open environment of more than 50 km² with secret dungeons, story quests, and faction tasks that affect alliances and rewards, the game prioritizes realism above conventional mechanics. PIONER is a social-focused MMO that blends strong PvE and PvP gameplay with narrative-driven exploration, allowing players to change the world with their actions.
PIONER Key Features:
- Immersive Open World: Explore an alternate reality inspired by the Soviet era, filled with atmospheric landscapes, unique architecture, and captivating world-building.
- Rich Sci-Fi 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 with deep lore and engaging quests.
- Intense PvP Modes: Defeat your rivals while climbing to the top.
- Unique Progression System: Raise your influence by completing quests, defeating monsters, and exploring. Greater influence makes merchants more inclined to sell you better items, allows higher quality materials to drop, and even allows you to improve your non-combat abilities.
- 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 Carnage, a unique tactical card mini-game, featuring collectible decks, rewards and ranked matches.
- 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.
Visit the official GFA Games website, for more information.
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