The highly anticipated open-world FPS, set on a post-Soviet island, is available for all players to try for one week.
The wait is over for a taste of the grim, post-apocalyptic world of PIONER. Developer and publisher GFAGAMES has officially launched the free Open Beta for its highly anticipated MMO first-person shooter, which is available to play right now on Steam.
Following a series of closed tests, all players can now request access via the PIONER Steam page to immediately download and explore the mysterious and dangerous Tartarus Island. The Open Beta will run for seven days, ending on November 11, 2025.
Watch the PIONER – Frontier Trailer
Get a feel for the bleak, atmospheric world you’ll be surviving in: PIONER – Frontier Trailer
Set on a desolate, post-apocalyptic island filled with abandoned Soviet-era structures, PIONER is an open-world MMO that blends PvE and PvP combat. The game drops players into a grim 50+ square kilometer map, not counting hidden dungeons, and tasks them with surviving. It ditches traditional health bars and character levels for a more realistic and immersive experience.
The Open Beta is substantial, offering around 30 hours of gameplay and a deep dive into the game’s core systems.
Open Beta Content Includes:
- Story Campaign (Acts I–V): Experience the full introductory narrative, meeting key factions and uncovering the island’s mysteries.
- Two Raids: The large-scale “Manufacture” raid and a “Crash Site” training raid.
- PvP Deathmatch: Fight for glory and become a legend of Tartarus Island.
- Global Quests: Tackle three large-scale missions, including a World Boss encounter.
- Carnage Tournament: A unique, in-game tactical card mini-game with collectible decks and ranked matches.
- Expanded World: Explore the enhanced “Rogue Wastelands” and “Murky Swamps” zones.
Beyond the beta, the full game promises a deep experience with extensive weapon customization, survival mechanics (hunger, rest), an in-depth crafting system, and clan-based social gameplay. Players will align with various factions, take on story quests, and brave the “Shadowlands”—special high-stakes zones for PvP extraction-style gameplay.
PIONER is scheduled for a full release on PC in late 2025, with console versions planned for a later date. You can request access to the Open Beta and wishlist the game now on its official Steam page.