Dr. Disrespect's Midnight Society Shuts Down, Cancels Deadrop
Gaming studio Midnight Society, co-founded by streamer Guy "Dr. Disrespect" Beahm, has announced its closure and the cancellation of its anticipated FPS game, Deadrop.
In an X post, the studio stated, "Today we are announcing Midnight Society will be closing its doors after three incredible years, with an amazing team of over 55 developers." The announcement also included a plea for job opportunities for its talented team members.
Midnight Society, established by Beahm along with Call of Duty and Halo veterans Robert Bowling and Quinn Delhoy, aimed to deliver a free-to-play FPS, Deadrop, leveraging the team's extensive experience. While targeting a 2024 release, Deadrop ultimately failed to meet its launch window.
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Following Dr. Disrespect's departure from the studio in 2024 due to controversy surrounding inappropriate messages exchanged with a minor via Twitch Whispers, Midnight Society persevered with Deadrop development until its recent closure.
Deadrop was envisioned within a unique, retro-futuristic setting described as "the 80s never ending." Promotional materials showcased characters sporting Daft Punk-inspired helmets and wielding a mix of firearms and melee weapons, suggesting a PvPvE extraction shooter gameplay style.
Midnight Society's closure adds to the growing list of game studios facing challenges and downsizing within the current difficult climate for the games industry, impacting prominent companies such as Ubisoft, BioWare, and Phoenix Labs, among many others.
