Active Matter Wiki
Independent guides to raids, maps, enemies, and crafting.
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Player FAQStart Here
Choose a raid, build a starter kit, and decide what to keep.
Weapons
Choose by range, ammunition, handling, and replacement cost
Raid Modes
Know exactly who can enter your raid
Systems
Replication, resources, and long-term progression
Threats
Identify the tell, then use the correct response
Maps
Navigate with landmarks, gates, and extraction rules
Reference
Requirements, population data, and current status
Patch Reference
Patch notes and their checked gameplay changes
Frequently asked questions
Answers include sources and their own review dates.
Can I play PvE with friends, and do I need Premium?
Yes. Choose Isolated for solo or co-op PvE; purchased editions have unlimited access without Premium. Some locations are exclusive to particular modes, so PvE does not include every location. Use your own equipment for Investigation progress: Provided Equipment raids do not count.
CheckedWhy do I still meet players when I select Solo?
Solo controls squad size. Open + Solo matches you with other solo players, so PvP is still possible. Choose Isolated when you want a raid without other player squads. Check both the raid subtype and the squad setting before deploying.
CheckedDoes solo PvE work offline?
Plan on playing online. Isolated means there are no other player squads; it does not promise an offline mode. The Steam listing requires a broadband connection, and the offline mode discussed by players is a request, not an announced feature.
CheckedWill the Steam launch wipe my progress?
The announced plan is no forced global wipe at the Steam or console launch. Personal timeline resets are a separate progression choice after completing the required Monolith progression. This reflects the announced policy as of September 5, 2026.
CheckedI bought the Gaijin version. Do I have to buy it again on Steam?
Eligible Early Version owners can claim the matching Steam edition free by November 23, 2026. Link the Gaijin account that owns the game to the correct Steam account using the official instructions. Launcher progress replaces Steam demo progress. Steam and Gaijin on PC share progress; this does not transfer progress to consoles.
CheckedIs Active Matter available on Steam and consoles?
Yes. Active Matter released on Steam on September 15, 2026. The official FAQ also lists PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and the Gaijin PC version as available. Use the full-game Steam listing, App 2887580, rather than a demo or an older pre-order announcement.
CheckedDoes Active Matter support controllers and Steam Deck?
Yes. The October 26 official announcement confirms Valve’s Steam Deck rating as Playable, not Verified. The official FAQ also lists PC controller and native Linux support. The rating does not guarantee a frame rate; use the controller guide for the reworked menus and console input restrictions.
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