First person action MMORPG

Your main task is survival and exploration of the dangerous PVE&PVP world

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PIONER is coming to Early Access on Steam!

24.11.2025

PIONER "Collapse"

20.03.2025

PIONER "Frontier"

15.09.2025

About the gameplay

Gameplay

The world is being distorted and we have to adapt to it

In PIONER, special attention is paid to the events, factions and tasks in which you will take part. Feel yourself in the role of a mercenary, bandit, caravan guard, explorer, pioneer — you can become a full-fledged participant in a variety of events throughout the archipelago. You will explore anomalies, confront hunters from other factions and carry out special assignments.

Dangerous flora and fauna

Bestiary

Swamp Thing

Very little is known about this monster. Perhaps because there are few of them, or perhaps because there are rarely any witnesses left after an encounter. Most often, this creature was seen near swamps and rotten backwaters. They say it can hammer a person into the ground with one blow.

Fallen

Once they used to be unique individuals: explorers, workers and scientists. Now they form a faceless contaminated army of zombies. The Fallen compensate their total absence of intellect with good hearing and agility.

Swift Fallen

This subspecies of the contaminated is incredibly agile and capable of releasing an electric discharge from their claws. Some say the Fallen become like this due to feeding on electric jellyfish, while others claim they mutate this way after being struck by lightning."

Hellish Dog

These dogs could be mistaken for feral mongrels, if not for their devilish agility and complete fearlessness. Most likely, some sick crazy dog geneticist is to blame for their existence.

Leshy

This huge stick insect spends most of its time in a tree, and in this state it is practically invisible. Anyone who tries to come too close it is killed on the spot. To drive this thing out of the forest, you would need an entire assault squad, and if they're lucky, only half of them will return home alive.

Spider

These giant spiders prefer dark caves and swampy terrain. Biomechanics experts assumed that if a spider grew to the size of a human, it would be very flimsy. They were wrong: these oversized creatures easily bite through armor plates, and their chitin can stop bullets.

Swamp Worm

The main death cause of careless travelers in the swamps. These disgusting creatures spit a neuroparalytic toxin at their preys. The first spit makes your limbs numb, the fifth spit causes complete paralysis. Then they eat their defenseless victims alive.

Bladehorn

Despite the frightening name and ugly appearance, the Bladehorns are one of the most harmless creatures of Tartarus. A crunching twig is enough to scare it away, and make it run for miles in an unknown direction. It is curious though that other mutants avoid attacking the Bladehorn for some reason.

Boom-Cow

This ruminant animal is very peaceful by nature, however there is one little detail: when the cow dies it explodes like an anti-tank mine and can easily send a couple of unlucky shepherds to their doom.

Drone

The Drone was designed by Soviet scientists for rescue operations. The Soviet military approved the project, however they asked to add a couple of machine guns. Ever since, these mechanical creatures have been patrolling the island's restricted areas, and they are not at all bothered by the fact that these areas have long been abandoned and demolished.

Hellish Bear

This clubfooted monster prefers dense forests and is occasionally encountered on contaminated plains. It can not only tear a person in half, but also shoot him with bone spikes. Whatever the case is, it will eat him later anyway.

Pretender-Beetle

These beetles have not only grown to the size of a pig, but have also mastered artistic camouflage to perfection. The Pretender-Beetle spends most of its time dozing, skillfully impersonating an unremarkable rock. But as soon as a person gets too close, the beetle wakes up and tries to tear them into pieces with its powerful front limbs.

Gadfly

After the first encounter with Tartar mosquitoes, a person begins to nostalgically remember being bitten by mosquitos in summer camps. These overgrown insects do not bite. They spit toxic mucus at their prey. And only when their victim has been completely paralyzed, the mosquitoes slowly attach themselves to it, sucking it dry.

A variety of weapons

Guns

AR16

A well cared for Western build that somehow ended up in the world full of dirt, blood, and decomposing bodies. Rather popular here due to the good damage dealing and accuracy.

Ranged weapons

Melee weapons

AR16

AS Cardan

Adamant

Devil

Sapphire-M

Cypress-02

Dragoon

Beanpole-81

Wedge-91M

Mason

Minotaur

Mosin-Nagant

Pipe Gun

ОSА-006

Salute-23

Sawed-Off Shotgun

SCS

Tagil-255

Tambov

USMG

Wisent-19

Groupings

Factions

Island Gangs

Thieves and murderers that sneaked onto the Island to look for an easy loot. Since the Island has no centalized government, they are fully in their element. Currently split up into a variety of different gangs with a primitive power hierarchy.

Sentinels

A group of hunters that kill monsters and the Fallen for glory or reward. Usually hired to protect the caravans, security of the settlements, or hunting down extremely dangerous monsters.

Conglomerate

The original inhabitants of the islands, organized into a tribal system, ruled by their Queen. They respect power, practice shamanism, and hate the Brigade. Despite their savage habits, they have mastered the production of their own firearms. They are based in the city of Ark on Tartarus Island.

Brigade

Professional military who are trying to establish strict control over the islands. Thanks to the peacemaking efforts of the Wandering Pass, their war with the Conglomerate on the island of Tartarus has been reduced to minor clashes so far. It is also home to the Brigade's main logistical center, the city of Torgograd.

The Initiative

A secret organization whose goal remains unknown. Some believe they are there to settle conflicts and create allies within the factions of the Island.

Cult of the Raven

A group of dark cultists that workship the Raven - the God of chaos and destruction. Members of the cult are known for their cruelty and impulsivity. Rumor has it that they practice human sacrifice.

Sumrak

Unknown forces that surround the island. There are no confirmed findings on what they do, but the rumors do not promise anything good.

Mercenary Troops

A large variety of military troops that do not share a common goal. Some were able to form alliances and act in unity as a private militia - this usually occurs when the mercenaries get hired by so the called "Shadow forces" for a substantial reward.

Runners

A peaceful group, mainly providing mail and package delivery services on the Island. Runners can be found in any major settlement.

Trade Union

Closed off guild of traders and entrepreneurs, operating mainly on the Tartarus Island under the patronage of the Wandering Pass. They have representatives in each large settlement, and are actively supporting good relations with bigger organizations on the Island.

Wanderers of the Pass

Large numbers of researchers that hold no loyalties. They include Wanderers and Trade Union members, mainly existing around the Wandering Pass. The Pass cooperates with the main factions of the island. The door is open to everyone who has no other place to go.