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 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 also included a plea for job opportunities for its talented 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 initially targeting a 2024 release, Deadrop ultimately failed to meet its launch deadline.

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

Following Dr. Disrespect's departure from the studio in 2024 due to controversy surrounding inappropriate messages exchanged with a minor via Twitch Whispers, Midnight Society continued Deadrop's development until its recent termination.

The game was set in a unique, retro-futuristic universe where "the 80s never ended," featuring characters sporting Daft Punk-inspired helmets and wielding both firearms and melee weapons. Gameplay was envisioned as a PvPvE extraction shooter.

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