Free-to-Play Shooter Spectre Divide Shutting Down Weeks After Console Launch

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 fell short of the success needed to sustain the game and the studio. While the game initially attracted around 400,000 players in its first week, with a peak concurrent player count of approximately 10,000 across all platforms, sustained player engagement and revenue were insufficient to cover operating costs. Despite exploring options like securing a publisher, additional investment, or acquisition, Mountaintop was unable to secure the necessary funding. Mitchell acknowledged the current challenging climate within the gaming industry.

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Spectre Divide will be taken offline within 30 days. Players will receive refunds for any in-game purchases made since the Season 1 launch.

This news contradicts October 2024 reports assuring players that Spectre Divide would continue. Mitchell previously stated that Mountaintop had sufficient funds to support the game long-term.

IGN's August 2024 preview praised *Spectre Divide*'s tactical 3v3 gameplay and its unique Duality system, allowing players to control two characters simultaneously. However, the game's swift closure follows a string of failed live-service titles, including Rocksteady's *Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League* and Sony's *Concord*.