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

Author : Gabriella Feb 26,2025

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 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 now-unemployed team members.

Midnight Society was established by Beahm alongside industry veterans Robert Bowling (Call of Duty) and Quinn Delhoy (Halo). Deadrop, their flagship free-to-play PvPvE extraction shooter, was slated for a 2024 release but ultimately failed to meet its target. The game was set in a unique, retro-futuristic 80s-inspired universe, featuring characters with distinctive Daft Punk-esque helmets and a blend of firearms and melee weapons.

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

The studio's closure comes after a tumultuous period, including a parting of ways with Beahm in 2024 following allegations of inappropriate messaging with a minor. Despite this separation, 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, joining companies like Ubisoft, BioWare, and Phoenix Labs among others.

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