Midnight Society, the game studio co-founded by streamer Guy "Dr. Disrespect" Beahm, has announced its closure and the cancellation of its highly anticipated FPS game, Deadrop.
In a post on X, 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.
Founded by Beahm, along with industry veterans Robert Bowling (Call of Duty) and Quinn Delhoy (Halo), Midnight Society aimed to deliver a free-to-play FPS experience, Deadrop, leveraging the team's extensive expertise. While targeting a 2024 release, the game ultimately missed its mark.
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Following Dr. Disrespect's departure from the studio in 2024 after an incident involving inappropriate messages sent via Twitch Whispers to a minor, Midnight Society continued development on Deadrop until its recent shutdown.
The game was set in a unique, retro-futuristic world where "the 80s never ended," featuring characters sporting Daft Punk-inspired helmets and wielding a mix of firearms and melee weapons. Gameplay was designed as a PvPvE extraction shooter.
Midnight Society's closure adds to the growing list of studios facing challenges in the current difficult climate for the games industry, joining companies like Ubisoft, BioWare, and Phoenix Labs, among many others, who have also experienced layoffs or closures.
