Mountaintop Studios, the developer behind the newly released FPS title Spectre Divide, swiftly addressed player concerns regarding high cosmetic prices, implementing price reductions mere hours after launch. This follows significant negative feedback from the community.
Price Cuts and Refunds
In response to widespread criticism, Spectre Divide announced a price reduction of 17-25% on all in-game weapons and character skins. Game director Lee Horn confirmed the adjustment. Furthermore, players who purchased items before the price change will receive a 30% SP (in-game currency) refund, rounded up to the nearest 100 SP.
The statement from Mountaintop Studios acknowledged player feedback, highlighting their commitment to addressing the issue. The initial pricing, particularly for bundles like the Cryo Kinesis Masterpiece (originally priced around $85 or 9,000 SP), was a major point of contention for many players.
Exceptions and Mixed Reactions
It's important to note that the price adjustments do not apply to Starter Packs, Sponsorships, or Endorsement upgrades. However, players who purchased the Founder's or Supporter's packs and these additional items will receive the equivalent SP refund added to their accounts.
While some players welcomed the price correction, the overall response remains divided, mirroring the game's current "Mixed" rating on Steam (49% Negative at the time of writing). Negative reviews flooded Steam following the launch, primarily focusing on the initial cost of in-game items. Social media reactions were similarly mixed, with some praising the developer's responsiveness while others expressed continued skepticism and concern over the game's long-term viability given the initial misstep. Suggestions for further improvements, such as allowing individual item purchases from bundles, were also voiced. Some critics pointed out that the price adjustments should have been made prior to launch, rather than as a reactive measure to negative player feedback.
