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Steam app 2887580 · updated 14 Oct 2026, 22:48 UTC

Active Matter

Join dangerous raids for loot or intense PvP/PvE battles in this new realistic military shooter set in a fractured multiverse. Fight in quantum-unstable zones for control of active matter - the substance that bends time and space.

Active Matter Steam header artwork
Matter TeamGaijin Network Ltd
5,364playing now
7,14424-hour peak
10,715all-time peak
5,032average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

+389.3Gain+8.39%% gain10,715Peak

611 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

03k6k9k12k21 Sep25 Sep29 Sep03 Oct07 Oct11 Oct15 OctMonday 21 September 20266,516 peakTuesday 22 September 20266,608 peakWednesday 23 September 20266,498 peakThursday 24 September 20266,743 peakFriday 25 September 20267,046 peakSaturday 26 September 20268,516 peakSunday 27 September 20269,542 peakMonday 28 September 20267,853 peakTuesday 29 September 20267,693 peakWednesday 30 September 20267,633 peakThursday 01 October 20267,424 peakFriday 02 October 20268,837 peakSaturday 03 October 202610,214 peakSunday 04 October 202610,715 peakMonday 05 October 20268,913 peakTuesday 06 October 20268,717 peakWednesday 07 October 20268,336 peakThursday 08 October 20267,889 peakFriday 09 October 20268,399 peakSaturday 10 October 20269,216 peakSunday 11 October 20269,451 peakMonday 12 October 20268,395 peakTuesday 13 October 20267,691 peakWednesday 14 October 20267,411 peakThursday 15 October 20267,144 peakFriday 16 October 20265,364 peak
Daily peakEvery hourly sample

All time

2 months, September 2026 to October 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

03k6k9k12kSep 2026Oct 2026September 20269,542 monthly peakOctober 202610,715 monthly peak
Monthly peak

The last four months

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The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.

03k6k9k12kJuly 2026August 2026September 2026October 2026September 20269,542 peak — hourly detail belowOctober 202610,715 peak — hourly detail below
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July 2026

Active Matter was released on Sep 15, 2026.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.

August 2026

Active Matter was released on Sep 15, 2026.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.

September 2026

10 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 237 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

03k5k8k10k21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25 Sep26 Sep27 Sep28 Sep29 Sep30 SepMonday 21 September 20266,516 peakTuesday 22 September 20266,608 peakWednesday 23 September 20266,498 peakThursday 24 September 20266,743 peakFriday 25 September 20267,046 peakSaturday 26 September 20268,516 peakSunday 27 September 20269,542 peakMonday 28 September 20267,853 peakTuesday 29 September 20267,693 peakWednesday 30 September 20267,633 peak

October 2026

16 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 374 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

03k6k9k12k01 Oct03 Oct05 Oct07 Oct09 Oct11 Oct13 Oct15 OctThursday 01 October 20267,424 peakFriday 02 October 20268,837 peakSaturday 03 October 202610,214 peakSunday 04 October 202610,715 peakMonday 05 October 20268,913 peakTuesday 06 October 20268,717 peakWednesday 07 October 20268,336 peakThursday 08 October 20267,889 peakFriday 09 October 20268,399 peakSaturday 10 October 20269,216 peakSunday 11 October 20269,451 peakMonday 12 October 20268,395 peakTuesday 13 October 20267,691 peakWednesday 14 October 20267,411 peakThursday 15 October 20267,144 peakFriday 16 October 20265,364 peak
Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Updated 14 Oct 2026, 22:48 UTC
App ID
2887580
Last updated
15 Oct 2026 build 25963575
Update pace
Actively developed several patches a week · 12 in 25 days watched
Developer
Matter Team
Publisher
Gaijin Network Ltd
Release date
Sep 15, 2026
Platforms
WindowsLinux
Download size
35.20 GB34.95 GB
Install size
36.26 GB35.95 GB
Genres
Action, Massively Multiplayer
Game modes
Multi-player, MMO, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op
Controller support
Full
Achievements
38

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSubtitle Options

Controllers & input

Full controller support

Accessibility

Custom Volume ControlsPlayable without Timed Input

Popular tags

FPSHorrorExtraction ShooterPvEPvPAtmosphericCo-opOnline Co-OpMultiplayerActionShooterFirst-Person3DSurrealRealisticSci-fiLootMassively MultiplayerSupernaturalInventory Management
About this gameFull description from Steam
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 – the most valuable and the most dangerous resource in all multiverse. 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. Active matter changes things and bends space and time, so you might encounter operatives and other survivors that lost their mind and humanity after exposure to this substance. Other players, though, would always be your most dangerous enemy. Expand your syndicate base, upgrade your arsenal and participate in fierce battles between syndicates over the key sources of active matter, as they’re your only chance to break out of the loop and gain control over your destiny. Fight your way out in extraction-style PvE and PvPvE raids Go solo or team up in small squads to venture into quantum-unstable zones in PvPvE and PvE raids. Harvest active matter, grab valuable loot, and extract before everything goes to hell. Realistic weapons and gear Active matter randomly brings things from other timelines to the quantum unstable zones and allows you to replicate a specific item from other timelines in the safety of your base. Despite the mysterious origin of your weapons, your arsenal is always rooted in real-world military technologies and tactics, as war seems to be the only constant in this chaotic multiverse. Gameplay-influencing active matter effects Mind-bending anomalies that change gravitational force and space topology right in front of your eyes. Thrilling encounters with eerie SCP-inspired objects would send shivers down your spine, and creatures transformed by active matter would attack you on sight. Intense PvP battles Syndicates of operatives fight over control of a passive source of active matter, using all the weapons and other gear they can bring into battle or craft on site. Join PvP battles you like and make a real impact on the fate of the multiverse! Fascinating maps 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.
Content & age ratingsSteam content notice · 1 regional rating

Content notice

This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Frequent Violence or Gore, General Mature Content

Regional ratings

DEJUS14Violência
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: 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

Recommended

Recommended: 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

macOS

Minimum: Recommended:

Linux

Minimum: OS: Most modern 64bit Linux distributions 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 Recommended: OS: Ubuntu 26.04 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
Supported languages7 languages
LanguageFull audio
English●
German●
Russian●
Simplified Chinese●
French
Spanish - Spain
Portuguese - Portugal

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Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

38 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
Welcome to the AgencyAchievement
Fishing in the multiverseAchievement
The cycle of lifeAchievement
Mission: PossibleAchievement
Provided DestinyAchievement
The search for the Higgs BosonAchievement
Citius, Altius, FortiusAchievement
Active pocketsAchievement
Shades of my personalityAchievement
A 20-minute adventureAchievement

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50 developer announcements, May 2026 to Oct 2026 · times in UTC

October

  1. Server update

    Extended the search time of the auto-fill squad feature, it should find players twice as often now.

    Patch notes
  2. Active Matter: Activity Report

    Operatives! In the first month since the game’s release on Steam and consoles, we threw all our efforts into promptly tracking your feedback and deploying rapid hotfixes to improve your comfort as you navigate the Multiverse. During this…

    [CM] RanDagon
  3. Update 0.4.0.182

    Reworked "Guts" and "Ghost" Body Sleeves, sped up magazine handling, improved daytime indoor visibility, added keyboard and mouse support for consoles, upgraded voice chat quality, increased armor and helmet resistance against melee…

    [CM] RanDagon
  4. A Beginner Operative’s Guide

    The Agency HQ has prepared an introductory briefing for operatives being deployed to explore the Multiverse. Reviewing the material is recommended before proceeding.

    [CM] RanDagon
  5. Update 0.4.0.173

    Extraction points on Headquarters, Airport and Downtown now have more cover. Finding the location you need for a contract on the map is also now easier. Molotov Cocktails and Incendiary Grenades now ignite targets instantly, rather than…

    [CM] RanDagon
  6. Week 3 Rewards For Watching Active Matter Streams!

    Operatives, kick off October with new rewards! Tune in to Active Matter live streams on Twitch from October 2nd (15:00 UTC) to October 9th (15:00 UTC) to claim fresh gear for your loadout!NOTE: To receive Twitch Drops for Active Matter, you…

    [CM] RanDagon

September

  1. Update 0.4.0.165

    Operatives! Here is a quick update following your feedback. We’ve adjusted Distorted pursuit behavior and noise sensitivity, made fire damage from Molotovs and flamethrowers affect monsters more reliably again, and restored your ability to…

    [CM] RanDagon
  2. Update 0.4.0.164

    When firing in full-auto, the sight now tracks weapon recoil accurately and correctly again. Previously, a bug could cause the sight position to drift from the actual point of impact. Recoil itself is unchanged.

    Patch notes
  3. Update 0.4.0.163

    This update makes extraction safer on Dalniy Island with relocated exit points and new cover, improves stability with fewer crashes, makes Seeds give up the chase sooner and prevents Hellhounds from spawning on rooftops. We have also…

    [CM] RanDagon
  4. Update 0.4.0.156

    The Agency has revised the protocols for collapsing Personal Timelines. Now, when creating a new Timeline, some of an Operative’s property can be preserved. In addition, rewards for especially dangerous anomalies have been increased, the…

    [CM] RanDagon
  5. Earn More Rewards For Watching Active Matter Streams!

    We’re continuing to celebrate the release of Active Matter on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, so tune in to more Active Matter live streams on Twitch from September 25th (15:00 UTC) to October 2nd (15:00 UTC) and earn fresh…

    [CM] RanDagon
  6. Update "The Fundamental Protocol"

    Operatives! The Agency has recently mapped the fundamental processes connecting all Harmonization Cycles and, with that insight, distilled them into a new, unified initiative: the Fundamental Protocol.Rewards in this Protocol can be…

    [CM] RanDagon
  7. Update 0.4.0.137

    Information about Devourers is now properly distributed again, the Harmonization Cycle 2 dog tag Cycle Offer is now issued correctly, restored the ability to zoom on the map with controllers, and overall game stability has been…

    [CM] RanDagon
  8. Update 0.4.0.135

    Improved raid reconnection and fixed a number of bugs, including issues when looting containers and users not appearing on friends lists.Improved the ability to reconnect to a raid after a connection loss.Fixed a bug where items in…

    [CM] RanDagon
  9. Scheduled Maintenance on Active Matter Servers

    Hello, Operatives! On September 22nd, from 07:00 UTC to approximately 07:30 UTC, we will be performing scheduled maintenance on the Active Matter servers. The Agency apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates your…

    [CM] RanDagon
  10. Update 0.4.0.132

    Introduced major improvements to controls, intensified danger in Distorted threat locations, and clarified Shelter building with previews that can clarify why an item can’t be placed.Gameplay and BalanceIncreased the number of the stronger…

    [CM] RanDagon
  11. The Agency Is Recruiting Content Creators!

    The Agency has a new directive and is seeking creators ready to broadcast what’s happening across the Multiverse.We’ve completely reworked our Content Partnership Program for video makers, streamers, and other creators. Participants can now…

    [CM] RanDagon
  12. Update 0.4.0.122

    By order of the Agency, an experimental Body Sleeve appearance-correction mode has been activated. Spatial distortions may occur; further adjustments are planned in subsequent updates.Character CustomizationAdded Body Sleeve customization…

    Patch notes
  13. Rewards for Watching Active Matter Streams All Week!

    To celebrate the launch of Active Matter on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, tune in to Active Matter live streams on Twitch from September 18th (15:00 UTC) to September 25th (15:00 UTC) and earn new rewards for your loadout!…

    [CM] RanDagon
  14. Update 0.4.0.115

    Improved performance, reworked several animations, fixed multiple bugs, and delivered important updates to the user interface and sound. Gameplay and BalanceFixed an issue that displayed an incorrect magazine round count when spawning into…

    [CM] RanDagon
  15. Active Matter Is Now Available On PC

    Operatives, the door to the Multiverse is open! Active Matter is out now on Steam!If you purchased the early version from the Gaijin Store, you can get the Steam edition at no extra cost until November 23rd.New Harmonization CycleWith the…

    [CM] RanDagon
  16. Harmonization Cycles Q&A

    In this Q&A, we’re covering Harmonization Cycles, how Merits work, and the rewards you can earn towards Cycles for fully completing the Monolith Access Level track.How can we earn Merits?You can earn Merits from daily "Priority Raid"…

    [CM] RanDagon
  17. Active Matter Worldwide Launch Times!

    Operatives, get ready! Active Matter goes live on September 15th on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.Check your local release time and be among the first to jump into the Multiverse!

    [CM] RanDagon
  18. Even more Active Matter music is now on YouTube!

    Dozens of artists are working on the game’s soundtrack, and we’re continuing to reveal the sound of our multiverse. The latest selection features atmospheric tracks by composer Alex Pavlov.

    [CM] RanDagon
  19. From Words to Music!

    As we previously shared, Akira Yamaoka has joined us in creating music for the multiverse. Three tracks from this collaboration are now available on our YouTube channel. Which track is going straight to your playlist?

    [CM] RanDagon
  20. Akira Yamaoka Joins the Musical Multiverse of Active Matter!

    The legendary Akira Yamaoka, whose melodies shaped the hypnotic atmospheres of iconic horror games, has now become one of the composers for Active Matter!He crafted tracks with a spectrum of different moods specially for the game - from the…

    [CM] RanDagon
  21. Developer Q&A: September 7th 2026!

    We’ve just launched a major content update, and Active Matter’s full release is right around the corner on September 15th. It’s the perfect time to answer more of your questions as we get ready! Game Release Questions:Exactly what time will…

    [CM] RanDagon

August

  1. Major Update "250 Shades of Liberty"

    Operatives, the Agency authorizes Operation "250 Shades of Liberty."The center of a North American city becomes a new raid zone: avenues, ruined skyscrapers, school buses, and taxis are your cover. But the city isn’t empty: former law…

    [CM] RanDagon
  2. Active Matter Launches September 15th on Steam

    Operatives, Active Matter will launch on September 15th, 2026 on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5! Moreover, those of you who previously purchased the Early Version of Active Matter through the Gaijin Store will get free access to…

    [CM] RanDagon
  3. Personal rewards of future Harmonizations

    Additional support protocols from the Agency are inbound.MAC-11A 9x19 mm submachine gun with an incredibly high rate of fire — up to 1,200 rounds per minute. Absolutely vicious in tight quarters.RSh-12A five-shot assault revolver with…

    [CM] RanDagon
  4. Agency Communication Upgrades

    Operatives, briefings on the Agency’s official website will soon be available in French, Spanish, and Portuguese!Further support for these languages will be rolled out to field systems in stages:With the next major update, there will be…

    [CM] RanDagon
  5. Arsenal Expansion: New Weapons

    The first wave of our expanded arsenal is locked, loaded, and ready to show. The Agency is preparing the deliveries, but today we’re already cleared to reveal what we’ve managed to catch a glimpse of. M14A classic American battle rifle: up…

    [CM] RanDagon
  6. Access Granted to the Terminal Animation

    Operatives, the Agency has processed your request from the recent briefing and, as a result, has unlocked access to its official Terminal Animation.Deploy it to customize your own personal terminals or even to enhance your live…

    [CM] RanDagon
  7. Developer Q&A: August 17th 2026!

    We’re getting closer to our Steam and console release — and a major update! In the meantime, here are answers to some of your questions about the launch and various other parts of the game.Steam & Console ReleaseWhen will you announce the…

    [CM] RanDagon
  8. Heal More Efficiently, Survive Longer!

    The Agency has analyzed Operatives’ behavior when undertaking its contracts and found they were spending too much time on wound treatment, burning through more medical supplies than was considered acceptable. After months of development…

    [CM] RanDagon
  9. New Weapon Attachments: Variable Magnification Scopes, Foregrips, and Adapters

    Soon, Operatives will be able to adjust scope magnification on the fly, improve recoil control, and mount modern optics to even Soviet-era firearms.Variable Magnification ScopesAmong the upcoming additions are variable-magnification scopes.…

    [CM] RanDagon
  10. Weapon Customization — Paint Your Arsenal!

    The Agency is testing the painting of weapons before issuing them to employees. Very soon, Operatives will be able to repaint their guns to better sync with your chosen Body Sleeve camo and the raid at hand.How it’ll look: Get your favorite…

    [CM] RanDagon

July

  1. Recon Intel: Threats on Foreign Soil

    The Agency has detected imminent shifts across the Multiverse. In the new "Downtown" raid set in America, former law-enforcement personnel have been spotted.Agency recon teams are dropping first-look images of these emerging threats:.These…

    [CM] RanDagon
  2. Pedal to the Metal! New Vehicles, New Possibilities

    Operatives! In the upcoming Active Matter update, you’ll get behind the wheel of legendary Soviet and American machines. Lean on the horn to send hostiles scattering and light up the night with spotlights! The roads of Dalniy Island are…

    [CM] RanDagon
  3. Inventory 2.0: Deep Pockets!

    Get ready for a massive inventory shake-up in Active Matter! The next update introduces a brand-new pouch system - more pouch options, new dedicated pockets within each pouch, and expanded inventory capacity from pouches across the…

    [CM] RanDagon
  4. Changes to Safe Containers and Beacons

    In the upcoming update, Operatives will be able to use Safe Containers more strategically, reposition placed Beacons, and jump back into the fight with rental gear thanks to brand-new Enhanced Respawn Beacons.Safe ContainersYou can now…

    [CM] RanDagon
  5. Make America Raid Again!

    Thanks to our Operatives’ coordinated efforts, the Agency has managed to stabilize the anomaly in the location previously designated "America." In the next update "America" becomes a full-fledged, from-the-ground-up raid experience. No more…

    [CM] RanDagon
  6. New Vehicles Coming To Dalniy Island!

    Operatives - the Agency will be rolling out new transport options, and tuning up the existing fleet, as part of the upcoming update.Feast your eyes on just one of them: a true post‑Soviet relic - the iconic GAI (traffic police force) patrol…

    [CM] RanDagon
  7. Developer Q&A: July 1st 2026!

    With our first XBOX demo wrapping up, we heard from players waiting for the Steam release, others eager for the next big content update, and many curious about why we tested the unique “Headquarters: Assistance Protocol” Overtime Raid.…

    [CM] RanDagon

June

  1. 500,000 Operatives Are Ready For Raids!

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45276524/658a768620f26e057d5849c52b2396e4d4db4564.jpg Friends! Over half a million Steam users have added Active Matter to their wishlists - thanks to everyone following the game’s development and waiting for the release…

    [CM] RanDagon
  2. New Overtime Raid: "Headquarters: Assistance Protocol"

    The Agency has detected an anomalous surge in the Flowermen population at Headquarters. All volunteers, gear up and head out to secure vital reagents to stop any further spread of these creatures.…

    [CM] RanDagon

May

  1. Developer Q&A: May 26th 2026!

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45276524/54bcee5916fee4eb45f333177807eecac634e040.jpgWe’ve answered your questions on Harmonization, a new map, the improvement of the weapon modifications system, and much more. General QuestionsWill there be additional…

    [CM] RanDagon
  2. Thank You For Playing The Demo Of Active Matter

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45276524/c23f2fc0abb6e3353fabda8834878b6e134d8b91.jpg Access to this Active Matter demo has ended. Thank you for your incredible support! We’re carefully reviewing all your comments and reviews. Your feedback helps us…

    [CM] RanDagon
  3. Update 0.3.0.119

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45276524/d661574a6780ca5a82efb97df132ddcaea89839f.jpg You can now help enemies who are in pain shock (downed), not just squadmates, and we’ve improved the Replicator Visual Map Mode UI. In addition, monster screams are…

    [CM] RanDagon
  4. New Overtime Raid "Dogorsk: Timeline Collision"

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45276524/de935275cc1ac023d2508235337fce236d5dd9c2.jpg The Agency has pinpointed the coordinates of an anomalous version of Dogorsk, teetering on the brink of a space-time fracture. Calling all Operatives — gear up and…

    [CM] RanDagon

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