Spectre Divide, a new exciting FPS game from Shroud, is almost ready for its closed beta. Here is all that we know about its release date, gameplay mechanics, platforms, and more.
Shroud, a legendary figure in the world of FPS games, has shown a growing interest in game development over the past few years.
Finally, on August 1, 2024, he disclosed that he has been secretly working on a tactical FPS game called Spectre Divide for the last two years, which is soon entering Closed Beta. Here’s all you need to know about this upcoming game by Shroud, its closed beta, release date, gameplay, platforms, and more.
What is Spectre Divide About?
“Spectre Divide” is a new 3v3 shooter game from Mountaintop Studios. It’s like Valorant and Counter-Strike, games that lots of people play. One cool thing in this game is called Duality. It lets you control two characters and switch between them. You have to think a lot because the character you’re not using can still help but can also get hurt. There’s also a puck you can use to move your character around again.
In the game, you play rounds where you try to stop a bomb, like in CS. At the start of each round, you buy weapons, armor, and cool abilities. These abilities come from Sponsors, and they give you different skills to use. The shooting in the game is really accurate, so if you aim at something, that’s where the bullet goes, even if you’re moving.
Spectre Divide Closed Beta
Spectre Divide is gearing up for a Closed Beta, preceded by a “stress test weekend” to test server capacity. This initial demo will last eight hours, providing the development team with valuable data.
Players can join the stress test by adding Shroud’s FPS to their Steam wishlist and clicking on the Request Access button. If selected, they can download and participate in the playtest. An earlier opportunity to join this test is through a link from Shroud that has already filled all 10,000 slots.
The game aims to be free-to-play, making it accessible to a broad audience. Initially, it will be available only on PC, with no current plans for a console release.
Spectre Divide Release Date and Platforms
While Shroud’s FPS does not have an official release date, it is expected to have a significant playtest soon.
The game can only be played on PCs at the moment. It appears that the developers have no intention of releasing it on consoles, thus it will likely remain a PC-only game for the foreseeable future.
Spectre Divide System Requirements
The minimum system requirements for Spectre Divide are:
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia 1080 Ti or AMD RX 6700 XT
- Storage: 20 GB SSD
- DirectX: Version 11
The developers have only provided minimum specs so far, but higher specs should ensure smooth gameplay.
Spectre Divide Gameplay
As tested above, “Spectre Divide” is a 3v3 shooting game that’s different from others like CS or Valorant. It has smaller teams and a special “Duality” feature. This lets you control two characters at once by using a clone generator, which makes a copy of your character that you can switch to quickly. This helps you move fast around the map and come up with new ways to play.
In the game, you still do the usual things like attacking or defending bomb sites and choosing your gear with special abilities. One cool thing is that you can aim and shoot really accurately even when you’re moving, making it easier for new players to join in.
The gunplay is super important in this game, and the developers say it’s got “true-to-crosshair” accuracy. There are different characters to choose from, each with their own abilities and tools. You can also buy weapons at the start of each round from a shop.
With these new features, Shroud’s FPS could be a fun mix of tactical and fast-paced action.
Who Are Spectre Divide’s Developers?
Mountaintop Studios is the developer of the Spectre Divide game. Mountaintop Studios is composed of industry veterans from studios like Respawn, Riot Games, and Blizzard. Shroud is involved as a Lead Gameplay Advisor, aiming to create a game that balances casual and competitive play.
The studio, currently independent, has recently raised $30 million from various investors, including angel investors like Shroud, Tarik, iiTzTimmy, and Sacriel.
Overall, Spectre Divide brings fresh mechanics to the FPS genre, and its success will depend on player feedback and its acceptance within the esports community.
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