The role-playing MMO shooter Pioner, which is in early access from developers from the Russian studio with the Serbian headquarters GFA Games, will remain in early access. The project is being closed.
Image source: GFA Games
Let us remind you that Pioner entered early access on December 16, 2025 on PC (“Games Rostelecom» for Russia and Belarus, Steam). In the Valve service, the project earned 3.3 thousand “mixed” reviews (61% rating) and attracted 1.6 thousand players at its peak.
GFA Games had plans to develop Pioner until the end of 2026 (see image below), but the team faced financial problems – in the spring, the Federal Tax Service (FTS) demanded that the developer be declared bankrupt.
Unrealized plan for 2026
How reported GFA Games, work on the major update 2.0 will not be completed. Pioner’s development is halted, patch releases are stopped, production is shut down, and game servers are shut down.
This outcome was the result of unsuccessful attempts by GFA Games to agree on further funding for Pioner with current and potential partners. “The studio no longer has its own money to continue development.”
Full text of the appeal (click to enlarge)
“We designed the Pioneer to last a long time. I understand the disappointment of players who bought Pioneer and were waiting for updates. I am very sorry that we will not be able to continue this work,” said the head of GFA Games, Alexander Nikitin.
GFA Games thanked users for their interest in the project, reviews, streams and help to other players: “Thanks to you, the world we created has become a place of meetings, joint adventures and stories. Thank you for being with us.”
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