Valve's MOBA shooter Deadlock isn't the only game turning heads on PC this week, with thousands of players jumping into Spectre Divide's early access. Developed by Mountaintop Games in partnership with Shroud, the shooter aims to refresh the FPS genre, and it's not holding back.
Shroud's full walkthrough for his new game
Just over 10,000 players have visited the Spectre Divide servers today alone, according to stats site SteamDB, the highest number since 15,979 graced the first playtest two weeks ago. Playerbase has fluctuated wildly, but early signs are strong for the new shooter and with the weekend approaching, we're likely to see it break that 15,000 barrier again very soon.
Shroud is one of several former esports pros and streamers who had a hand in the making of Spectre Divide, with the likes of Tarik, iiTzTimmy, and Cohh Carnage also involved. Mountaintop is looking to revolutionize the FPS genre and differentiate itself from CS2, VALORANT, and Call of Duty with a new mechanic called Duality.
The game may be three-on-three, but thanks to Duality, each player can throw a marker that summons another character they can swap between at will. This means the potential for a big flank or a second life in an otherwise doomed round. Combined with tight shooter gameplay and a clean aesthetic, Spectre Divide appeals to players from all walks of life, from the casual weekend warrior to the hardened FPS fiend.
