Over 500,000 wishlists later, GFA Games finally sets a date-and yes, there’s a katana watch involved.
After what feels like an eternity in radioactive limbo, GFA Games has officially slapped a release date on their gritty MMO shooter PIONER. The Soviet-flavoured post-apocalyptic survival fest launches via Steam Early Access on December 16, 2025, and it’s dropping in both Standard and Deluxe editions.
New Trailer, Massive Wishlist Milestone
Alongside the release date reveal comes a new trailer, timed to celebrate PIONER smashing past the 500,000 wishlist mark on Steam. GFA Games gave a hearty thank you to the growing community that’s stuck with them through the long development trek.
Deluxe Edition: Because Apocalypse Drip Matters
Opting for the Deluxe edition? Here’s what you’ll get:
- “Renegade” skin – exclusive armour and gear with rogue vibes
- Weapon skin with VFX – bling out the entire AR line (AR-12, AR-16, AR-16 Ifrit)
- Founder title – because status matters in irradiated ruins
- 500 Efritanium Crystals – premium currency for shiny things
- “Creepy Charm” weapon accessory – mildly cursed but fully cosmetic
- “Katana” Watch gadget – an 80s-style digital watch, because retro never dies
So, What’s PIONER All About?
Strap in for a 50 km² open world steeped in Soviet-alt-reality weirdness. Expect dungeons, mutant critters, shady factions, and enough lore to fill a bunker. PVE, PVP, story quests, and a survival layer that tracks hunger, rest, and resources round out the grind.
Key Features Breakdown:
- Atmospheric open world with Soviet architecture and sci-fi weirdness
- Deep lore with mysteries, anomalies, and classic sci-fi inspiration
- Story campaign with quests that shape the game’s world and politics
- Faction system with competing ideologies and exclusive rewards
- Intense PvP and tactical card mini-game “Carnage”-yes, really
- Weapon modding galore with modules and loadouts tailored to you
- Realistic survival systems – eat, rest, or drop dead
- Crafting system built on scavenged junk, energy anomalies, and imagination