Shroud-Backed Tactical Shooter Spectre Divide and Developer Mountaintop Studios Shutting Down

Despite securing over $60 million in investments and launching just six months ago, the game failed to maintain a sustainable player base or revenue stream.

Spectre Divide, a free-to-play 3v3 tactical shooter, will go offline within 30 days, and its developer, Mountaintop Studios, will close this week.
The game, promoted by popular streamer Shroud, introduced a unique dual-character mechanic but struggled with bugs and low player retention after launch.
Despite attracting 400,000 players at launch and a peak of 10,000 concurrent users, player counts dropped significantly, with fewer than 1,100 concurrent players by February 2025.
Mountaintop Studios pursued additional funding, publishing deals, and acquisition opportunities but was unable to secure the resources needed to continue operations.
Players who made in-game purchases since the February launch of Season 1 will receive refunds, and new purchases have been disabled.