Tarkov’s Next Competitor Can Now Be Wishlisted On Steam

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As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I’ve seen it all – from the rise and fall of gaming titans to the birth and death of countless genres. When I first heard about PIONER, I must admit, my interest was piqued. The game promised an open-world MMO FPS set in a post-apocalyptic world, which immediately reminded me of some of my all-time favorites like STALKER, Metro, and even Fallout.

In recent times, the extraction shooter genre has seen significant growth, largely attributed to the continued popularity of Escape from Tarkov, developed by Battlestate Games. This groundbreaking game has played a pivotal role in introducing and popularizing the concept of extraction shooter gameplay. Consequently, numerous developers have been attempting to capitalize on this trend over the past two to three years.

In an effort to replicate Tarkov’s achievement, a new multiplayer first-person shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world, titled PIONER, is being developed by the Serbian game studio, GFA Games.

Tarkov, STALKER, and Metro – Oh, My!

Recently, PIONER became available on Steam, enabling gamers to add this chilling first-person shooter game to their wishlists as they eagerly await its launch scheduled for 2025.

Here’s the game’s description from Steam:

PIONER is an open-world multiplayer first-person shooter game that’s set in a chilling, alternate reality world. This world features Soviet-style buildings standing empty amidst a desolate, post-apocalyptic island landscape. In this immersive setting, the gameplay is shaped by constantly changing Player vs Environment (PvE) and Player vs Player (PvP) interactions, where realism outweighs conventional health bars or character levels.

In this expansive game area spanning over 50 square kilometers (plus secret underground lairs), players embark on an exciting journey filled with intrigue and peril. Along the way, they’ll come across narrative-driven quests and faction assignments that impact their connections and garner them rewarding loyalties.

Enclosed in PIONER lies the ‘Shadowlands’, a thrilling extraction shooter experience that sticks closely to the standard mechanics of the genre. Gamers are welcomed to dive into the expansive playfield, gather loot, engage in combat, and ultimately strive to make a successful escape from the map.

As a passionate admirer, I’ve noticed that PIONEER has drawn inspiration from some remarkable titles that preceded it, notably STALKER, Metro, and Fallout. The sneak peeks, trailers, and clips we’ve seen over the past year hint at shared elements in terms of visuals and gameplay. Regrettably, this suggests that the game’s unique identity and aesthetic may not be as distinctive as I had hoped, potentially placing it among a crowded field of competition.

The developers, GFA Games, have emphatically declared that the full release of PIONER will be exceptional. In the game’s Steam description, they assure players of a sci-fi inspired storyline, an engaging campaign, a variety of activities such as casino games and fishing, and intricate survival features.

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2024-12-11 20:18