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

Midnight Society, the game studio co-founded by popular streamer Guy 'Dr. Disrespect' Beahm, has officially announced its closure after a challenging three-year journey. The studio, which was home to over 55 developers, made the announcement on X, stating, "Today we are announcing Midnight Society will be closing its doors after three incredible years, with an amazing team of over 55 developers." In their message, they also reached out to the gaming community, asking if any studios are hiring and could provide employment opportunities to their talented team members.

Founded by Beahm alongside industry veterans Robert Bowling and Quinn Delhyo, known for their work on games like Call of Duty and Halo, Midnight Society aimed to make a mark with their debut project, Deadrop. This free-to-play first-person shooter (FPS) was designed to leverage the team's extensive expertise and was initially slated for a 2024 release. Unfortunately, the game missed its target and was ultimately canceled following the studio's closure.

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The studio parted ways with Beahm in 2024 after he admitted to exchanging messages with a minor through Twitch's Whispers feature, which he acknowledged "sometimes leaned too much in the direction of being inappropriate." Despite this split, Midnight Society pressed on with the development of Deadrop until the decision to shut down was made this year.

Deadrop was envisioned in a unique fictional universe where "the 80s never ended," as described by the studio. Concept art and promotional images revealed characters sporting futuristic, Daft Punk-inspired helmets while wielding a mix of guns and swords. The gameplay was intended to be a thrilling PvPvE style extraction shooter.

The closure of Midnight Society adds to the growing list of studios facing closure or layoffs amidst a challenging period for the gaming industry. Other affected companies include Ubisoft, BioWare, Phoenix Labs, and numerous others, highlighting the tough economic climate impacting the sector.