MMO title Pioner is coming soon to Steam in the middle of December, and it could be an exciting title to try out for players.
Set in an alternate timeline where humanity has been doomed, Pioner will drop players in a grim world filled with various horrors. If you have played the open beta in the past, you’ll precisely know what to expect. This guide will help you stay on top of the upcoming launch and allow you to jump in as soon as the game goes live.
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Pioner release countdown
Pioner will be going live on Dec. 16, and the date was originally announced after the conclusion of the previous beta test. The following countdown will expire once the launch goes live.
The countdown is based on the following timings.
- 6am PT
- 8am CT
- 9am ET
- 2pm UTC
- 3pm CET
The timings are based on the information available on SteamDB. As of writing, little over two days are left for launch. If there’s any last-minute change to the launch schedule, we will make the changes to our guide. Unless there is a change, it’s safe to expect the developers to stick to the times mentioned above.
What to expect from Pioner
Pioner is a hybrid between an MMO and an FPS, where you’ll be playing in a vast world with other players. There’s a strong essence of both PvP and PvE as you’ll have to survive the difficulties of a post-apocalyptic Soviet world. To survive, you’ll have to scavenge, craft, and use items from your inventory.
To survive and thrive, you’ll also have to complete different story missions to earn various rewards. Completing the missions will allow you to progress on the main campaign and improve your standing with various factions. Expect to find plenty of different modes, including a particular extraction-style one that will allow you to vie for the biggest rewards.
It will be interesting to find out whether Pioner could compete with the likes of ARC Raiders, which is getting the Cold Snap update on the same day.
