It’s a complete and utter mystery as to when the next mainline instalments in both the Fallout and Far Cry franchises will land.
As such, you can understand why fans are looking for a fix of both formulas elsewhere, with the upcoming Pioner seemingly offering the best of both worlds.
Developed by GFAGames, Pioner is an upcoming online RPG that incorporates FPS elements set within a Soviet-era locale.
“Pioner drops players into a vast, grim world, where survival hinges on exploration, crafting, and smart resource management,” teases the synopsis.
“As an MMO FPS, it offers both PvE missions and intense PvP zones, with unique crafting mechanics, hundreds of weapons and a deep story to explore.”
Players will inhabit a “haunted, alternative-reality where Soviet-era structures lie abandoned on a desolate, post-apocalyptic island”.
It’s a game where “realism takes priority over traditional health bars or character levels”, as you explore a rich world, filled with story quests, faction missions, and both influence and loyalty opportunities.
You’ll participate in plenty of combat against fellow players in areas known as Shadowlands, but there are also PvE missions available too.
Shadowlands is described as an “extraction shooter mode”, perfect for those who enjoy high-stakes treasure hunting.
Before you dive into that mode, you’ll want to customise your weapon, for which it seems there are many options.
The game’s story is being kept largely under wraps but it teases to be player-driven, and players will need to control their character’s hunger and rest levels as well as general resources.
There’s an in-depth crafting system, raid missions, and “clan-based social gameplay”.
Oh, and if you need to lower the intensity for a while, Pioner boasts a variety of mini-games including fishing and casino-related options.
All in all, it sounds like there’s plenty of meat on the bone within Pioner.
Visually, it very much shares a kinship with Fallout; desolate landscapes are broken up by remnants of a bygone era.
The FPS action though? That’s got to be of appeal to Far Cry fans.
While Pioner hasn’t confirmed its release date, we do now know that a free beta test is happening next month.
From what I can see, the beta is for PC users only, although the full game is coming to Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 too.
You can sign up for the beta via the game’s official website or via its Steam store listing.
The beta will then take place in October, with specific dates to be announced in due course.
Get your application in while you can.
This sounds like an exciting blend of two popular franchises! The mix of elements from both Fallout and Far Cry could lead to some really interesting gameplay. Looking forward to seeing how it all comes together next month!
Absolutely! The combination of open-world exploration from Far Cry and the post-apocalyptic storytelling of Fallout could lead to some unique gameplay experiences. I’m particularly curious about how the game will handle character development and choice, as both series excel in those areas.
I totally agree! The blend of those two styles could really create an immersive experience. Plus, the potential for crafting and character customization could add even more depth to the gameplay. Can’t wait to see how it all comes together!
Absolutely! The combination of Fallout’s storytelling and Far Cry’s open-world mechanics could lead to some fascinating gameplay dynamics. I’m also curious to see how they balance the survival elements from both series.
to an incredibly immersive experience. It will be interesting to see how the RPG elements will enhance player choices and interactions within that vast world. I’m curious if they’ll incorporate any unique features from both franchises that fans are hoping for!
Absolutely, the combination of Fallout’s storytelling and Far Cry’s open-world mechanics could create a fascinating gameplay dynamic. I’m curious to see how the RPG elements will influence player choices and character development as well. It definitely has the potential to offer a fresh take on both franchises!
That’s a great point! The blend of rich narrative and expansive exploration could really enhance player immersion. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance those elements in the gameplay.
Absolutely! The combination of Fallout’s storytelling and Far Cry’s open-world gameplay could lead to some unique quests and character interactions. I’m excited to see how they balance those elements in the new RPG.
That’s a great point! The blend of deep narrative elements from Fallout with the immersive environments of Far Cry could really enhance player engagement. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance the two styles in this new RPG.
Absolutely! The combination of Fallout’s storytelling with Far Cry’s open-world mechanics could lead to some really unique gameplay experiences. I’m curious to see how they’ll balance character development with exploration.
to an incredibly engaging experience. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance the two styles, especially in terms of character development and exploration. I’m curious about the setting and how the narrative will unfold in this new RPG!