Midnight Society, Game Studio Co-Founded by Dr Disrespect, Closes Shop, Cancels Game

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 included a plea for employment opportunities for its team members.

Midnight Society, established by Beahm alongside Call of Duty and Halo veterans Robert Bowling and Quinn Delhyo, aimed to deliver a free-to-play FPS, Deadrop, leveraging the team's extensive experience. While targeting a 2024 release, Deadrop ultimately missed its launch window.

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— Midnight Society (@12am) January 30, 2025

Following Dr. Disrespect's departure from Midnight Society in 2024 after controversy surrounding inappropriate messages sent to a minor via Twitch Whispers, development on Deadrop continued until its recent termination.

Deadrop was envisioned within a retro-futuristic setting, described by the studio as "the 80s never ended." Promotional materials showcased characters sporting Daft Punk-inspired helmets, armed with both firearms and melee weapons, within a PvPvE extraction shooter framework.

Midnight Society's closure adds to the growing list of game studios facing challenges and downsizing in the current turbulent industry climate, impacting major players such as Ubisoft, BioWare, and Phoenix Labs, among others.