# Gaijin Entertainment's Active Matter features native Linux support

> **Key takeaway:** The new extraction shooter Active Matter includes a native Linux build that runs well without Proton.

**Published:** 2026-10-13T12:15:02+00:00 
**Source:** Boiling Steam (Linux & Steam Deck) 
**Category:** open-gaming 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/gaijin-entertainments-active-matter-features-native-linux-su.html 

## Summary
Gaijin Entertainment has released Active Matter, a multiverse extraction shooter developed by Matter Team. The game features a native Linux build using the proprietary Dagor Engine, offering high performance without the need for Proton. While it runs well on Linux, testing on Steam Deck shows performance around 40 fps, suggesting a 'playable' rather than 'verified' status.

## Linux and Steam Deck performance
- Uses the proprietary **Dagor Engine**.
- Includes a **native Linux build** that does not require Proton.
- Steam Deck performance is approximately **40 fps**.
- UI elements and text in certain menus, such as the loadout screen, may appear too small on handheld devices.

## Why it matters
The availability of a well-optimized native Linux build for a non-free-to-play title demonstrates continued support for Linux gaming outside of the Proton compatibility layer.