Midnight Society Game Studio Shutters, Cancels Game

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 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 also included a plea for employment opportunities for its talented team members.

The studio, comprised of Beahm and industry veterans Robert Bowling (Call of Duty) and Quinn Delhoy (Halo), aimed to deliver a free-to-play FPS experience, Deadrop, leveraging their collective expertise. While targeting a 2024 release, the game ultimately failed to meet its launch window.

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

Following a 2024 separation from Beahm due to allegations of inappropriate messaging with a minor via Twitch Whispers, Midnight Society persevered with Deadrop development until its recent shutdown.

Deadrop was envisioned within a unique, retro-futuristic setting described as "the 80s never ended." Promotional materials showcased characters sporting Daft Punk-inspired helmets, wielding a mix of firearms and melee weapons, in a planned PvPvE extraction shooter format.

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