Free-to-play 3v3 shooter Spectre Divide is shutting down just six months after its September 2024 launch, and weeks after its release 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 didn't meet the necessary success metrics to sustain the game and studio.
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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 operational costs. Despite extending their remaining capital after the PC launch, Mountaintop ultimately ran out of funding. Efforts to secure a publisher, additional investment, or acquisition were unsuccessful. Mitchell noted the challenging current state of the industry.
Spectre Divide will be taken offline within 30 days. Players will receive refunds for any money spent since the Season 1 launch.
This announcement contradicts October 2024 reports stating Spectre Divide was secure. At that time, Mitchell stated Mountaintop had sufficient funds to support the game long-term.
IGN's August 2024 preview praised *Spectre Divide*'s tactical 3v3 gameplay and unique Duality system, where players control two characters simultaneously. However, the game's swift shutdown follows other recent live-service failures, including *Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League* and *Concord*.
