Active Matter
Active Matter launched on Sep 15, 2026 on PC (Steam Early Access, Windows and Linux with Steam Deck support) and on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, published by Gaijin Entertainment. The recommended specs call for a Core i5-8700 / Ryzen 5 3600 processor and an RTX 2060 / RX 5700 XT / ARC A770 graphics card, so you can confirm whether your PC can run Active Matter.
Every Active Matter trailer and its release timeline are collected on this page in order. It is a PvPvE extraction shooter with a time-loop hook: enter quantum-unstable zones, fight rivals from other timelines, harvest active matter and extract before the zone collapses.
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Game Overview
You’re an operative stuck in a time loop, always brought back from the dead to the same point.
Choose your loadout and enter quantum unstable zones rich with active matter — a substance capable of warping and ripping the very fabric of space and time.
Fight against rivals from other timelines, survive physics-breaking anomalies and try to stay alive. Harvest active matter, gather loot and extract to a safe place before the whole zone ceases to exist with everything inside it.
Battles take place at locations that exist outside of space and time boundaries. Active Matter features a variety of maps, including a huge island with rusty Soviet industrial complexes and cryptic science labs that were among the first to study this new phenomena. Explore these places to find hints on the origin of active matter.
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System Requirements
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- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64bit)
- Processor: Core i5-6600 / Ryzen 3 1300X
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 1050 Ti / RX 470 / ARC A580
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 45 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD required
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64bit)
- Processor: Core i5-8700 / Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: RTX 2060 / RX 5700 XT / ARC A770
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 45 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD required
FAQ
Is Active Matter out yet?
Yes — it launched September 15, 2026 on Steam (Early Access) and on PS5 (PS5 Pro enhanced) and Xbox Series X|S.
How much will Active Matter cost?
See the Steam store link on this page for current pricing; no special editions have been announced.
What is Active Matter?
A PvPvE extraction shooter from Matter Team, published by Gaijin Entertainment, built around quantum-unstable zones that warp time and space.
What kind of game is Active Matter?
A time-loop extraction shooter — go solo or in small squads, survive physics-breaking anomalies, fight rivals from other timelines, loot active matter and extract before the zone ceases to exist.
When was Active Matter announced?
Its run-up ran through open playtests that passed 500,000 registered operatives before the September 15, 2026 Steam Early Access launch.
