Active Matter
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 1050 Ti · Core i5-6600K
- Recommended
- GeForce RTX 2060 6GB · Ryzen 5 3600
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 5600 XT (~61 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Meets minimum · ~33 fps high (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Massively Multiplayer
- Release
- Sep 15, 2026
- Developer
- Matter Team
- Publisher
- Gaijin Network Ltd
Join dangerous raids for loot or intense PvP battles in this new realistic military shooter set in a fractured multiverse. Fight in the quantum unstable zones over control of the active matter – the substance that bends time and space.
FPSExtraction ShooterHorrorPvEPvPAtmosphericCo-opOnline Co-OpMultiplayerAction
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What you need for Active Matter
Active Matter needs about a Radeon RX 5600 XT for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 6700 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | Ryzen 5 7600 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6700 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 7900 XT | Ryzen 7 5800X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5070 | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Active Matter →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 29 | 20 | 12 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 40 | 28 | 17 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 60 | 42 | 25 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 66 | 46 | 28 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 71 | 50 | 30 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 74 | 52 | 31 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 83 | 58 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 84 | 59 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 99 | 69 | 41 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 124 | 87 | 52 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 139 | 97 | 58 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 143 | 100 | 60 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 186 | 130 | 78 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 193 | 135 | 81 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 215 | 129 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Active Matter system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10/11 (64bit) | Windows 10/11 (64bit) |
| Processor | Core i5-6600 / Ryzen 3 1300X | Core i5-8700 / Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Graphics | GTX 1050 Ti / RX 470 / ARC A580 | RTX 2060 / RX 5700 XT / ARC A770 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 45 GB | 45 GB |
| Notes | SSD required | SSD required |
Source: Steam.
Active Matter on handheld PCs
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 33 high | Meets minimum |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 35 medium | Meets minimum |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 31 high | Meets minimum |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 37 medium | Meets minimum |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 37 medium | Meets minimum |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 1
- Steam achievements
- 38
- Features
- Multi-playerMMOPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opSteam AchievementsFull controller supportCustom Volume ControlsPlayable without Timed InputSubtitle OptionsFamily Sharing
- Languages (7)
- English, German, Russian, Simplified Chinese, French, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Portugal
Full audio: English, German, Russian, Simplified Chinese
Latest news & patches
- Update 0.4.0.137Patch2026-09-23
- Update 0.4.0.135Patch2026-09-22
- Scheduled Maintenance on Active Matter Servers2026-09-21
- Update 0.4.0.132Patch2026-09-21
- The Agency Is Recruiting Content Creators!2026-09-21
- Update 0.4.0.122Patch2026-09-18
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Active Matter run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Active Matter's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~37 fps at 1080p medium (range 30–45, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. 60 fps at 1080p is out of reach. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 5600 XT (~61 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Active Matter run on Steam Deck?
Yes, at lower settings. The Steam Deck OLED meets Active Matter's minimum spec. At its native 1280×800 we estimate ~33 fps on the high preset (range 26–39, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is out of reach; 40 fps works on medium. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Active Matter at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 6700 or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 5600 XT is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 5070. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Active Matter by brand.
Can I run Active Matter on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~39 fps at 1080p low. Active Matter on the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Active Matter need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for Active Matter.
How much storage does Active Matter take?
Active Matter needs 45 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam, and the publisher says an SSD is required. The minimum operating system is Windows 10/11 (64bit).