Spectre Divide has made swift adjustments to the high pricing of skins and bundles in its newly launched online FPS, responding promptly after its release. Dive deeper into the details of this significant announcement from Mountaintop Studios.

Spectre Divide Lowers Skin Prices Hours After Launch and Player Backlash

30% SP Refund for Select Players

In a decisive move, Spectre Divide's developer, Mountaintop Studios, has announced a reduction in store prices and addressed the community's concerns regarding the exorbitant costs of skins and bundles. Game director Lee Horn revealed that the prices of in-game weapons and character skins have been slashed by 17-25%, varying by item. This decision was made just hours after the game's launch, in response to widespread player backlash.

"We've heard your feedback and we're making changes," stated the studio. "Weapons & Outfits will be permanently decreasing in price by 17-25%. Players who purchased store items before the change will receive a 30% SP [in-game currency] refund." This action followed after players expressed their dissatisfaction with the game's initial pricing model, particularly with items like the Cryo Kinesis Masterpiece bundle, which was originally priced at around $85 (9,000 SP), a figure many felt was too steep for a free-to-play game.

Mountaintop Studios has committed to providing a 30% SP refund to those who made purchases prior to the price drop, with refunds rounded up to the nearest 100 SP. However, the prices for the Starter pack, Sponsors, and Endorsement upgrades will remain unaffected. "These packs will not have any adjustments. Anyone who purchased the Founder's pack / Supporter pack, and purchased the items above will get the extra SP added to their account as well," the studio clarified.

The community's response to these changes has been varied. While some players have expressed gratitude for the adjustments, the game's rating on Steam remains at 49% Negative, reflecting ongoing dissatisfaction. The backlash has led to review bombings on Steam, resulting in "Mixed" reviews primarily due to the high costs of in-game items. On social media, reactions range from cautious optimism to skepticism. One player on Twitter (X) remarked, "Def not enough but it’s a start! And it’s great that you’re at least listening to players feedback." Another suggested further enhancements, stating, "I wish we could buy individual items from packs like hairstyles or accessories! You’d probably get more money from me tbh!"

However, not all feedback was positive. Some players felt the timing of the price reduction was too late, with one fan voicing their concerns, saying, "You needed to do that beforehand, not when people are upset about it and then you change it. If you keep on going in this direction then I don’t think this game will last any longer. Cause in future you will get heavy competition from other f2p games too."