Russian MMO shooter PIONER is shutting down — no money for support
Translated with AI from the Russian original.
The project never managed to become a hit.
Recently, the creators of PIONER made headlines again, but the occasion is not particularly joyful. The developers have decided to shut down the MMO shooter.
Development and release of updates for PIONER are ceasing, and the game’s servers are being shut down. The GFAGAMES team explained that additional funding was needed to further support the project and servers, but they were unable to secure it. The studio no longer has sufficient funds of its own for further development and server operations:
“We created PIONER with the expectation of a long life for the game. Behind it are years of work by the team and a community that cares about this world. In recent months, we have been looking for ways to preserve both the game and the people who created it. I understand the disappointment of the players who bought PIONER and were waiting for updates. I am very sorry that we will not be able to continue this work. I am grateful to everyone who worked on the project and to everyone who supported us.”
At launch, PIONER’s peak concurrent player count on PC on Steam surpassed 1,600 players, but its popularity declined over time. Users pointed out server issues and complained about various technical problems. The developers released a series of patches, but never managed to attract a large audience.
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