Following significant player backlash, Spectre Divide developer Mountaintop Studios swiftly adjusted in-game skin and bundle pricing just hours after the online FPS title's launch. This article details the studio's response and the ongoing player reaction.
Spectre Divide Cuts Skin Prices After Player Outcry
30% SP Refund for Early Buyers
Mountaintop Studios announced price reductions of 17-25% across weapons and character skins, a direct response to widespread criticism concerning the initial pricing. Game director Lee Horn confirmed the adjustments, implemented shortly after release.
In an official statement, the studio acknowledged player feedback, stating, "We've heard your concerns and are taking action. Weapons and outfits will see permanent price decreases of 17-25%. Players who purchased items before this change will receive a 30% SP [in-game currency] refund." This refund is rounded up to the nearest 100 SP.
The price changes do not apply to Starter packs, Sponsorships, or Endorsement upgrades. Mountaintop Studios clarified that these packs will remain at their original price, but players who purchased the Founder's or Supporter packs and these additional items will receive the extra SP added to their accounts.
Player reaction to the price adjustments is mixed, mirroring the game's current "Mixed" Steam rating (49% Negative at the time of writing). Negative reviews flooded Steam following the launch, largely due to the initially high cost of in-game items. While some players appreciated the developer's response, others remain critical.
One Twitter (X) user commented, "It's not perfect, but it's a start! Glad they're at least listening to feedback." Another suggested allowing individual item purchases from bundles, believing it would increase revenue.
Conversely, some players expressed disappointment with the timing of the price correction, arguing that the changes should have been implemented before release. Concerns were raised about the game's long-term viability in a competitive free-to-play market if such issues persist.
