The video game studio founded by popular streamerDr Disrespect, Midnight Society, has faced significant layoffs following a controversy involving theYouTubepersonality.
Dr Disrespect, whose real name is Herschel Beahm IV, was accused of sending inappropriate messages to a minor viaTwitch Whispers, leading to hispermanent ban fromTwitch.
Dr Disrespect admitted to the incident, which resulted inseveral partnerships cutting ties with him, including Midnight Society, the studio he co-founded.
While the studio hasparted ways with the streamer, they assured fans that they will continue developing their upcoming game,Deadrop.
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On September 6,Robert Bowling, co-founder of Midnight Society, revealed that the studio had laid off several developers (viaGame Rant).
Midnight Society was founded in 2021 as an AAA game development studio, and in early 2022, it announced its first game,Deadrop, a vertical first-person shooter that was originally slated for a 2024 release.
“There is no denying that today is an extremely difficult day for everyone,” Bowling said in a statement. “My focus remains the same as it has always been— supporting the developers of this game in their efforts to shipDeadrop.”
He went on to acknowledge the layoffs, saying, “Today, we are going to lose a number of those team members.
Despite those affected no longer holding a role at Midnight Society, they remain a cherished and valued part of our community and the legacy of this game. I am committed to seeing them rejoin us in the future.”
Another Blow to the Gaming Industry
WhileDr Disrespect has made a comeback to streamingand received a surprisingly positive reception from viewers, the news of Midnight Society’s layoffs is unfortunate.
It is yetanother round of job cutsin the gaming industry, with several developers losing their positions.
This shakeup has also delayed the release ofDeadrop. In a follow-up statement shared by Bowling on September 9, he revealed that the game now has arevised release window of 2025.
“We’ll be sharing our revised plans and milestones soon, and we thank you for your continued faith in our vision,” the announcement read.
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According toGame Rant, aDeadropcontent creator named JOK5RRmentionedthat50% of Midnight Society’s development team was dismissed, though the studio has yet to confirm this figure.
Fans of theDeadropwill have to wait and see how these developments impact the game and the future of Midnight Society.
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