Gaming Studio Co-f. by Dr Disrespect Shuts Down

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 included a plea for job opportunities for its now-displaced team members.

The studio, comprised of Beahm along with Call of Duty and Halo veterans Robert Bowling and Quinn Delhyo, aimed to create a free-to-play FPS, Deadrop, leveraging the team's extensive experience. While initially targeting a 2024 release, Deadrop ultimately failed to meet its launch window.

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

Following Dr. Disrespect's departure from Midnight Society in 2024 due to inappropriate online interactions with a minor, the studio continued Deadrop's development until its recent shutdown.

Deadrop was set in a unique, 80s-inspired fictional universe. Promotional materials showcased characters sporting Daft Punk-esque helmets and wielding a combination of firearms and melee weapons. The gameplay was designed as a PvPvE extraction shooter.

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, a trend also affecting prominent companies such as Ubisoft, BioWare, and Phoenix Labs.