Dr. Disrespect's Midnight Society Shuts Down, Cancels Deadrop
Midnight Society, the game development studio co-founded by streamer Guy "Dr. Disrespect" Beahm, has announced its closure and the cancellation of its upcoming FPS title, 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 was established by Beahm alongside industry veterans Robert Bowling (Call of Duty) and Quinn Delhyo (Halo). Deadrop, their ambitious free-to-play PvPvE extraction shooter, aimed for a 2024 release but ultimately failed to meet its target. The game was set in a unique, retro-futuristic world where "the 80s never ended," featuring characters sporting Daft Punk-inspired helmets and a blend of firearms and melee weaponry.
The studio's parting with Beahm in 2024 followed the streamer's admission of inappropriate interactions with a minor via Twitch Whispers. Despite this separation, development on Deadrop continued until the recent studio closure.
Midnight Society's demise adds to the growing list of game studios facing challenges and downsizing in the current turbulent industry climate, a trend impacting major companies like Ubisoft, BioWare, and Phoenix Labs.
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— Midnight Society (@12am) January 30, 2025
