Did you get a chance to enjoy the Pioner open beta earlier this month? It was loads of fun, with its obscenely detailed post-apocalyptic Soviet-era setting, unique anomaly mechanics, and snappy dialogue. But we want more! Well, the wait is nearly over. Developer GFAGames has announced Pioner Early Access kicks off next month, and the game currently has more than 500,000 Steam Wishlists to boot!
What is the Pioner Release Date?
Sit back and enjoy another game for the time being, because the wait isn’t over just yet. Pioner Early Access begins on December 16.
With MMOFPS and social-driven features, we suspect this post-apocalyptic setting won’t feel too empty initially. You’ll find plenty of PvP, if that’s your thing, but also PvE missions to tackle alongside a few survivors.
And hey, you can fish, and there’s a card mini-game!
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How Much is Pioner Early Access?
We don’t yet have a price tag for Pioner Early Access, though we suspect it won’t cost the full AAA release price. If I had to guess, I’d estimate $24.99, but that’s unconfirmed.
The moment we know the Pioner pricing, we’ll update this piece to let you know!
Key Features of Pioner Early Access
- 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.
- Intense PvP Modes – beat the rivals while climbing to the top.
- Unique Progression System – Grow your influence by completing quests, defeating monsters, and exploring. A more significant 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.
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