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

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 flagship 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 included a plea for employment opportunities for its talented team members.

The studio, comprised of industry veterans including Beahm, Robert Bowling (Call of Duty), and Quinn Delhoy (Halo), aimed to deliver a free-to-play, PvPvE extraction shooter, Deadrop, set in an alternate 80s-inspired universe. Concept art showcased characters sporting Daft Punk-esque helmets and wielding futuristic weaponry. While initially targeting a 2024 release, Deadrop ultimately failed to meet its launch window.

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

The studio's closure follows Beahm's departure in 2024 after allegations of inappropriate messaging with a minor via Twitch Whispers. Despite this, development on Deadrop continued until the recent shutdown.

Midnight Society's closure adds to the growing list of game studios facing challenges and layoffs in the current difficult market climate. This trend has already impacted major players such as Ubisoft, BioWare, and Phoenix Labs, among others.