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Spectre Divide and studio behind it shut down

By ElijahMar 16,2025

Spectre Divide, a game that generated buzz thanks to the involvement of renowned streamer and former esports pro Shroud, is shutting down. Mountaintop Studios, the developer, announced its closure, effective by the end of this week. Servers will remain online for approximately one month to allow for player refunds of in-game purchases. The game ultimately failed to garner a sufficiently large player base or generate the necessary revenue to sustain operations.

While it's easy to view this as another failed project, it underscores the significant challenges of breaking into the competitive live-service game market. Spectre Divide lacked the innovative features needed to attract a substantial player base. Even Shroud's considerable influence and esports pedigree proved insufficient to guarantee success, highlighting the often vast disconnect between the priorities of professional gamers and the broader casual gaming audience.

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Ultimately, Spectre Divide serves as another example of an esports-focused game concept that fell short of expectations.

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