Active Matter Guide
A mind-bending tactical shooter set in a fractured multiverse.
The player-run reference for Active Matter by Matter Team / Gaijin Network Ltd, written only from official pages and patch notes.
- Sep 15, 2026
- Steam & console launch
- PC
- Playable now
- PvPvE
- Extraction raids
- en·ru·de
- Site languages
Screenshots are from the official store page and remain the property of Matter Team / Gaijin Network Ltd; shown for reference only.
Active Matter is an extraction-style tactical shooter developed and published by Matter Team / Gaijin Network Ltd. You play an operative trapped in a time loop: before the catastrophe hits, you are pulled back and sent into quantum-unstable zones to gather active matter and other loot. Reality in those zones overlaps with parallel timelines, which is why you can find anything from ancient axes to future weapons inside a raid.
Game facts at a glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Developer / Publisher | Matter Team / Gaijin Network Ltd |
| Platforms | PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 |
| Release | September 15, 2026 (Steam + consoles); PC digital edition playable now via the Gaijin store |
| Genre | Tactical extraction shooter (PvPvE), set in a fractured multiverse |
| Official site | activematter.game |
Core systems
- Extraction raids — go solo or in a small squad into quantum-unstable zones on PvPvE raids, and extract before the zone collapses.
- Active Matter — the substance that bends gravity and space; it lets operatives travel between timelines and replicate items from them.
- Replicator & Refiner — replicate, fuse and process items from your stash.
- Loot rules — safe containers, temporary storage and what you keep when you die.
- Real weapons & gear — the arsenal is rooted in real-world military technology.
Gameplay highlights
Time loop & unstable zones
You are pulled back before the catastrophe and sent into zones where several timelines overlap.
Read guideGuideActive Matter
The substance that bends gravity and space — and lets you replicate items from other timelines.
Read guideGuideExtraction raids
Solo or squad PvPvE raids on quantum-unstable zones; extract before the whole area disappears.
Read guideGuideRealistic arsenal
Weapons and gear rooted in real-world military tech, from ancient axes to future firearms.
Read guideGuideAnomalies & encounters
SCP-style anomalies warp gravity and space; hostile creatures and robots spawn in altered zones.
Read guideGuideSquad & solo PvP
Compete with other operatives for passive active-matter sources in PvP and PvPvE battles.
Read guideEditions at a glance
Four editions are sold, each with one-time Active Matter Crystals and starting gear. The Elite Squad edition adds two Standard keys to gift.
| Edition | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Standard | 25,000 Credits · 300 Active Matter Crystals · basic weapons, gear and ammo |
| Advanced | 60,000 Credits · 1,300 Crystals · first storage & replicator queue expansion · backup weapon & scout drone recipe |
| Premium | 135,000 Credits · 3,800 Crystals · all storage expansions · Reaper Shell · drone, quad & robot dog recipes |
| Elite Squad | 1 × Premium + 2 × Standard keys to gift |
Latest updates
| Date | What changed |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | Launch confirmed: September 15, 2026 on Steam, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. |
| 2026-09-02 | Update 0.4.0.62 — Replicator and Refiner moved to the Workshop; red dots no longer slow aiming. |
| 2026-09-01 | Update 0.4.0.55 — Monolith room & furniture; item fusion moved to a dedicated slot. |
Full changelog on the Updates page.
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FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
What is Active Matter?
An extraction-style tactical shooter where operatives enter quantum-unstable zones to gather active matter and other loot, then extract before the zone disappears.
When does Active Matter release?
Officially September 15, 2026 on Steam, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. A PC digital edition is already playable through the Gaijin store.
Is Active Matter multiplayer?
Yes — raids are PvPvE and can be played solo or in small squads against other operatives and hostile creatures.
Who develops Active Matter?
Matter Team / Gaijin Network Ltd.