PIONER

Dec 16, 2025
2+players

PC
PS5
Xbox

Early access

Open World · FPS · Post-apocalyptic

PIONER drops players into a vast, grim world, where survival hinges on exploration, crafting, and smart resource management. 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.

62%Mixed3,200 Steam reviewsSteam Deck unsupported

Who can play

Store

Split-screen is not confirmed.
Online on PC. How many can join is not confirmed. Not confirmed on PS5 and Xbox.
Crossplay is not confirmed.
Whether one copy is enough is not confirmed.

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How it plays

Is it good

62%

Mixed on Steam

of 3,200 reviewsRead on Steam (opens the store in a new tab)

Steam Deck Unsupported

Every way to play together

Steam lists online co-op for PC. Player counts and console play are not confirmed yet. 62% positive of 3,200 Steam reviews.

- PC
PCStore (how we check facts)
Same screen
Not listed
Same room, own screens
Not listed
Online
2+players, co-op and versus
- PS5, not confirmed
- Xbox, not confirmed
Not confirmed: available, how it plays together is not checked yet

Play modes here come from the Steam store listing, which does not give player counts. Console play modes are not confirmed yet. How we check facts

Quick facts

Developer: GFAGAMES
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Released: Dec 16, 2025 on PC
Early access: Still in early access on Steam
Languages: Text in 7 languages, voices in 3

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Answers

Updated October 27, 2026

Does PIONER have couch co-op?: No same-screen play is confirmed. The Steam listing does not include it on PC. Not confirmed yet on PS5 and Xbox. Online play is the way to play it together.
Is PIONER crossplay?: Crossplay not yet confirmed.
Do you need two copies of PIONER?: No one-copy option is listed, so expect each player online to need their own copy.
What platforms is PIONER on?: PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.; One of 3,994 co-op games
Does PIONER work on Steam Deck?: No: Steam rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.
Is PIONER free?: No, it's a paid game.

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