Spectre Divide has been in the spotlight since its development was spearheaded by the renowned streamer and former esports pro, Shroud. However, as we've seen time and again, a big name doesn't guarantee a project's success. Today, Mountaintop Studios announced its closure, marking the end of the road for the shooter game, with its servers set to shut down soon.

Mountaintop Studios will officially cease operations by the end of this week, while the game's servers will remain active for just under a month. During this period, the studio has committed to refunding players for their purchases. Despite the involvement of a high-profile figure like Shroud, Spectre Divide struggled to attract a substantial player base and generate the necessary revenue to sustain its operations.

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It's disheartening to witness yet another promising project falter, but it underscores the immense challenges of breaking into the competitive live-service gaming market. Spectre Divide failed to offer anything truly innovative or compelling enough to draw in a significant audience. Even with Shroud's popularity and his esports pedigree, the game couldn't bridge the gap between hardcore gamers and the casual audience, each with their distinct expectations and needs.

Ultimately, this marks another setback for esports-inspired ventures in the gaming industry. Press F to pay respects.