The free-to-play 3v3 shooter, Spectre Divide, is shutting down just six months after its September 2024 launch, and weeks after its arrival on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Its developer, Mountaintop Studios, is also closing its doors.
Mountaintop CEO Nate Mitchell confirmed the news in a social media statement. He explained that the Season 1 launch failed to achieve the necessary success to sustain the game and the studio. While initially optimistic, with approximately 400,000 players in the first week and a peak concurrent player count of around 10,000 across all platforms, the game ultimately lacked the sustained player base and revenue to cover operational costs. Despite exploring options like finding a publisher, additional investment, or acquisition, Mountaintop was unable to secure the funding needed to keep Spectre Divide running. Mitchell acknowledged the current challenging climate within the gaming industry.
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The statement continues that Spectre Divide will be taken offline within the next 30 days. Players who spent money since the Season 1 launch will receive a full refund. This announcement contradicts previous reports in October 2024, where Mitchell stated that Spectre Divide was secure and that Mountaintop had sufficient funds to support it long-term.
IGN's August 2024 preview praised Spectre Divide's unique Duality system, allowing players to control two characters simultaneously. However, the game's swift closure follows a string of high-profile live-service game failures, including Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and Concord.
