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Active Matter — patch notes and updates

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Update 0.4.0.1732026-10-05Extraction 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 with a delay. Alongside all of this, a number of client hangs and crashes were fixed, and performance improvements were made.Gameplay and BalanceUpdated Molotov Cocktails and Incendiary Grenades to immediately ignite enemies splashed with the flammable mixture. Previously, 1–2 seconds in the flame were required to catch fire.Updated Devourers to take damage from flamethrowers and areas of fire.Updated raid spa
Week 3 Rewards For Watching Active Matter Streams!2026-10-02Operatives, 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 must first own an edition of the game. If you purchased or received the game on Steam, you need to launch it at least once first. Then, sign in with Steam on this page and select Active Matter from the list of games that appears, if prompted.Otherwise, just head to this page to link your Gaijin account to your Twitch account in order to start receiving Twitch Drops!RewardsBeacon x3 — x1 for 1 hour watched;
Update 0.4.0.1652026-09-30Operatives! 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 squeeze past surrounding groups of monsters.Distorted that teleport in front of a fleeing player now appear farther away, giving you more time to react.Agitated Distorted animate more visibly, making it easier to see whether their sleep is restless, and that they could wake up at any moment.Bullet impacts now generate noticeably less noise for monsters, meaning that they react less to them. Firing with a su
Update 0.4.0.1642026-09-30When 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.
Update 0.4.0.1632026-09-30This 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 adjusted how Distorted pursue targets that run from them — see the developer note in the Enemies section.EnemiesReduced the pursuit range of Seeds: they now give up the chase sooner.Fixed an issue where Hellhounds could spawn on rooftops.Distorted that are already chasing a fleeing target will now occasionally teleport ahead of it. The teleport brings them out of cover and into your line of fire, where they are e
Update 0.4.0.1562026-09-26The 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 fusion system interface has been reworked, and other important changes have been made. Creating Personal Timelines Placed all equipped gear to a temporary stash after creating a new Personal Timeline; equipped chronogenes, as before, are discarded.Now items placed in the Shelter are kept in their original locations after creating a new Personal Timeline; note that weapons and equipment left this way could bec
Earn More Rewards For Watching Active Matter Streams!2026-09-25We’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 rewards for your loadout!NOTE: To receive Twitch Drops for Active Matter, you must first own an edition of the game. If you purchased or received the game on Steam, you need to launch it at least once first. Then, sign in with Steam on this page and select Active Matter from the list of games that appears, if prompted.Otherwise, just head to this page to link your Gaijin account to your Twitch account in order t
Update "The Fundamental Protocol"2026-09-24Operatives! 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 redeemed with Merits at any time, whether or not you’re currently participating in a Harmonization Cycle! Rewards include consumables, unique decorations, Credits, and Monolith Tokens — everything you need to accelerate your push toward establishing your new Personal Timeline.Important NotesThe Fundamental Protocol lets you spend earned Merits even if you’re not participating in any other Cycle.Access to it unlock
Update 0.4.0.1372026-09-23Information 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 improved.Raids and ProfileRestored the unlocking of a Devourer’s journal entry in the Notes upon defeating one.HarmonizationFixed incorrect dog tag issuance when purchasing during Harmonization Cycle 2.InterfaceReworked visuals for the introductory scene: the corridor opening is now veiled by dark orange smoke with sparks against a black-and-white background.Restored visibility of the "Now Playing" icon in the Music Pl
Update 0.4.0.1352026-09-22Improved 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 containers (e.g., in chests and bags) occupied space but were not displayed.Fixed a rare server freeze.Fixed a bug where some players did not appear in the Playstation® 5 friends list.
Scheduled Maintenance on Active Matter Servers2026-09-21Hello, 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 patience during the calibration of portals to the Multiverse.
Update 0.4.0.1322026-09-21Introduced 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 Distorted variants in areas marked with a threat of Distorted.Updated level 2-5 rewards to no longer require a specific edition; all players now receive them.Added loot to Ural truck cargo.Disabled the use of items while in monster form.Fixed a case where injured limbs would sometimes go into shock when using healing items.Fixed a bug that broke the camera and the player’s view when using ladders.Weapons, E
The Agency Is Recruiting Content Creators!2026-09-21The 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 receive regular in-game bonuses plus support to grow their channels.Constant supply: regular distribution of in-game resources, so you’re always equipped both in the raid and on camera.Badge of distinction: a unique dog tag that sets you apart from thousands of other Operatives.Fuel for your channel’s growth: standout content can be featured on official Active Matter channels.A direct line to the Agency: o
Update 0.4.0.1222026-09-18By 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 (BETA), available on the Sleeve selection screen.GameplayPrevented Swarms from stinging players inside the church in Ozernoe.Introduced a new Distorted variant in their lairs: it is tougher than standard variants and able to summon its kin with a scream.Added dynamic extraction points to Dogorsk raids.Moved Vehicle Transfer contracts to the "Agent" level.Prevented players transformed into monsters from reviv
Rewards for Watching Active Matter Streams All Week!2026-09-18To 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! Drops run for a full three weeks; we’ll reveal the rewards for Weeks 2 and 3 soon!NOTE: To receive Twitch Drops for Active Matter, you must first own an edition for the game. If you purchased or received the game on Steam, you need to launch it at least once first. Then, sign in with Steam on this page and select Active Matter from the list of games that appears, if prompted.Otherwise, just head to this page to
Update 0.4.0.1152026-09-17Improved 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 a raid.Fixed an animation glitch that could interrupt reloads.Updated damage handling so taking hits no longer resets your moving speed modifier.Fixed a bug that caused character sliding when standing up from the prone position.Synced the Turned Soldiers’ walking animation to their actual movement speed; significantly reduced visual "foot sliding."Fixed an issue where Flowermen failed to spawn in their den
Active Matter Is Now Available On PC2026-09-15Operatives, 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 release, the next Harmonization Cycle begins, featuring new rewards. Merits have been introduced — earn them throughout the Cycle and exchange them for prizes, including items from previous Cycles.At launch, we’ve expanded raid loot: legendary weapons can now be found in raids across the Multiverse. We’ve also streamlined the Shelter and inventory management so you can organize your base more intuitively, ge
Harmonization Cycles Q&A2026-09-14In 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" objectives and from Monolith Access Levels, but only while a Harmonization Cycle is active.If I gain a Monolith Access Level between cycles, will I receive those Merits once the next Cycle starts?No. To receive Merits from Monolith Access Levels, you must earn those levels during an active Harmonization Cycle.What happens if I hit the Merit cap and then earn more from a new Monolith Access Level? Are they lost?A
Active Matter Worldwide Launch Times!2026-09-14Operatives, 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!
Even more Active Matter music is now on YouTube!2026-09-11Dozens 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.