The closed beta for Spectre Divide, a 3-on-3 competitive multiplayer shooter with unique gameplay, is now live. If you're looking to jump in, developer Mountaintop Studios has listed two ways to earn a key. The closed beta will be available exclusively on PC via Steam until August 21. The studio says that if you participated in any of the previous tests, you'll automatically get access.
The first method to gain access to the closed beta is to receive a Spectre Divide drop access key via an eligible Twitch stream. Once you receive it, you will need to link your Spectre Divide and Twitch accounts. This method will also unlock three exclusive in-game items in the form of a Bad Intentions spray, the Troublemaker banner, and the Sinister Smile charm.
For the second method, you can request a closed beta key via the Spectre Divide Steam page, though it's worth noting that Mountaintop will prioritize Twitch drops over this method. You can try both methods to increase your chances, and if you're not having any luck, Mountaintop plans to host more playtests in the future.
In case you missed it, Spectre Divide uses a new “one mind, two bodies” dual-player gameplay system in tandem with a tactical shooting system. This feature allows players to freely switch to their doppelganger—the titular Spectre—to foil other players’ plans, and ideally, you can place your Spectre in a specific site to cover certain angles or bolster your teammates, giving you a vital second chance at victory.
Spectre Divide's visual style draws inspiration from sci-fi comics and classic Japanese animation from the '90s to give it a hand-drawn look. Mountaintop also hired Twitch star Michael “Shroud” Grzesiek as its lead gameplay advisor. Mountaintop has described the game as a love letter to games like Counter-Strike, and the indie studio plans to self-publish Spectre Divide.