Russian MMO Shooter PIONER Set for Early Access Launch on December 16 — Check Out the Trailer

The era of delays is finally over—this time, the team at the Russian studio **GFAGames** has kept their promise and **announced** that their MMO shooter **[PIONER](https://stopgame.ru/game/pioner)** will launch in early access on December 16.

To recall, **PIONER** was first revealed in 2021. Initially, a release was planned for that year, but the developers encountered challenges that led to multiple postponements. Recently, the release date was tentatively set for 2025, but today the developers provided a specific launch date in a new trailer.

Initially, **PIONER** will be available on PC only via **[Steam](https://stopgame.ru/to?https%3A%2F%2Fstore.steampowered.com%2Fapp%2F3105890%2FPIONER%2F)**, while console versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series are planned for the future by **GFAGames**. In Russia and Belarus, the game will be exclusive to the **[Rostelecom Games](https://pioner.games/?utm_source=pionergame-com&utm_medium=pioner&utm_campaign=anons_24_11&clckid=f938df6b)** platform, where pre-orders are already available. The price for **PIONER** is set at **1,499 rubles**, and early buyers will receive the following bonuses:

As a reminder, the storyline of **PIONER** takes place in an alternate world. Players will explore a dark, post-apocalyptic island filled with abandoned structures from the Soviet era. The developers promise PvP and PvE battles, a rich narrative with various missions and factions, side activities, crafting, survival mechanics, and much more.