PIONER is finally stepping out into the open, and early access hits PC on 16 December 2025. GFA Games locked in the date right after a busy beta that pushed the game past 500,000 Steam wishlists. That surge alone shows how many players are hungry for this mix of Fallout, STALKER, and Escape from Tarkov.
You land on a grim, post-apocalyptic island shaped by old Soviet ruins. The map is huge. More than 50 km² of forests, bunkers, faction outposts, and story pockets are waiting for you to uncover them. The game keeps things grounded. It wants you to slow down, explore, and build your own pace rather than sprint through markers.
PIONER – Together trailer
Deluxe edition details
With the trailer drop, GFA Games also lifted the lid on the Deluxe Edition. You get the Renegade armour skin, a full AR-platform weapon skin set, the exclusive Founder title, 500 Efritanium Crystals, the Creepy Charm accessory, and the retro Katana watch gadget. It is a solid start for anyone planning to settle in for the long haul.
The studio says the early parts of PIONER ease you in with a clear campaign and a strong tutorial. From there, the world opens fast. PvE fights, PvP encounters, faction missions, and hidden dungeons all sit on top of a system where your choices actually shift relationships and rewards.
If early access lands smoothly, PIONER could become one of the more surprising MMO launches this year.
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