Active Matter is a premium-priced PvPvE extraction shooter by developer Matter Team and publisher Gaijin Network, set to launch on September 15 across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. It has surpassed 500,000 Steam wishlists and is in early access with a demo.
Active Matter is a new PvPvE extraction shooter from Matter Team and Gaijin Network, the publisher behind War Thunder and Enlisted. The game is set in a collapsed parallel world where time and space are distorted by a substance called Active Matter. Players enter quantum unstable zones to loot the substance while facing rival players, mutated creatures, and SCP-inspired anomalous phenomena. Maps include a closed Soviet island, a Central African quarantine zone, and a devastated North American metropolis.
The game marks a strategic departure for Gaijin Network, which built its reputation on free-to-play titles. Active Matter requires purchase on all platforms, a shift from the model that defined War Thunder and Enlisted. It launches on September 15 simultaneously on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players who bought the official website version, playable in advance, will receive the Steam version free, with progress carrying over between the two.
Before the release date was confirmed, the game had already drawn strong pre-release interest, passing 500,000 Steam wishlists. Early access and a demo are available now. The Steam price is expected to match the official website's Standard Edition at 4,499 yen or lower, with edition details to be announced before launch. An update adding American maps and new weapons is scheduled a few days after the release date announcement.
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Aug 28
Gaijin Network, the publisher behind 'War Thunder' and 'Enlisted', announced on August 25, 2026, that its new PvPvE extraction shooter 'Active Matter' will launch on September 15. Developed by Matter Team, the game is set in a collapsed parallel world where time and space are distorted by a substance called Active Matter. Players, solo or in squads, enter quantum unstable zones to loot Active Matter while contending with rival players, mutated creatures, and anomalous phenomena inspired by the SCP Foundation. Maps include a closed Soviet island, a Central African quarantine zone, and a devastated North American metropolis. The game supports PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a simultaneous release across platforms. Unlike Gaijin's previous free-to-play titles, 'Active Matter' requires purchase on all platforms. Players who bought the official website version, playable in advance, will receive the Steam version free, and progress carries over between the two. The Steam price is expected to match the official website's Standard Edition at 4,499 yen or lower, with edition details to be announced before launch. An update adding American maps and new weapons is scheduled a few days after the release date announcement.
Jun 12
Developer Matter Team and publisher Gaijin Network announced that Active Matter, a PvPvE extraction shooter set in a time loop with SCP-inspired anomalies, has surpassed 500,000 wishlists on Steam. The game is scheduled for a 2026 release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with early access and a demo available now.