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A survival game we once called 'Stalker and Tarkov's alien baby' is closing down less than a year after launch
Pioner seemed headed in the right direction when it went into early access in late 2025, but it all went wrong just a few months later.
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Pioner, the survival‑shooter described in 2021 as “Stalker and Tarkov’s alien baby,” entered early access in late 2025 but is now ending development and shutting its servers. The developer, GFAGames, posted an announcement on Steam today stating that continued work and server operation require more funding than the studio has. Consequently, the game will close down less than a year after its early‑access launch.
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