GFA Games has kicked off PIONER’s open beta on PC, confirming a week-long test window that runs through November 11. Players can jump in via Steam to explore Tartarus Island ahead of the full launch planned for late 2025.
The studio outlines a sizable slice of content for this test including a five-act story campaign (Acts 1–5), the “Manufacture” raid plus a “Crash Site” training raid, three global quests (including a world-boss event), PvP Deathmatch, and the Carnage tournament, an in-game tactical card mode with ranked play and rewards. It all amounts to about 30 hours of gameplay, though progress will be wiped once the beta ends.
On Steam, the team previously teased timing changes as it moved from an October target to a November 4 start, and has been directing players to the app page as the entry point for the current test build.
Bottom line: This is more than a network shake-out, PIONER is letting players trial a broad slice of its MMOFPS loop. If the raids land and the story clicks, GFA Games could exit beta with positive word-of-mouth already doing the heavy lifting.
Exciting news about PIONER’s open beta! It’s great to see such a variety of features being tested. Looking forward to seeing how players engage with the story and the different modes. Best of luck to everyone involved!
Absolutely, the variety of features really adds depth to the gameplay experience. I’m particularly interested in how the card-battler mode will integrate with the overall mechanics. It’ll be fascinating to see player strategies evolve during the beta!
I’m glad you noticed that! The inclusion of both PvP and cooperative elements really allows players to engage in different ways, making the game appealing to a wider audience. It’ll be interesting to see how players adapt their strategies across the various modes!
to enjoy different styles of gameplay. It’s interesting how this balance can enhance player engagement, making it appealing to both competitive and casual gamers. I’m curious to see how the community responds to the card-battler mode as well!
Absolutely, the variety in gameplay styles can really keep things fresh and appealing. I’m also curious to see how the community will adapt strategies for both the PvP and card-battler modes. It could lead to some unique interactions and tactics!