
Midnight Society, the game development studio founded by popular streamer Dr Disrespect, has officially announced its closure, mere months after severing ties with its controversial leader. The announcement comes on the heels of significant turbulence within the organization following the streamer’s admission of inappropriate messaging with a minor.
In June 2024, Dr Disrespect’s departure from the studio raised eyebrows among fans, leading to uncertainty regarding the future of Midnight Society and its flagship game, Deadrop. Fast forward to late January 2025, the gaming community was left reeling when, on January 30, the studio confirmed its shutdown.
Closure of Midnight Society Following Dr Disrespect Incident
In a formal statement, Midnight Society expressed their bittersweet farewell: “Today we are announcing Midnight Society will be closing its doors after three incredible years, with an amazing team of over 55 developers contributing to our new IP, DEADROP.” They further explained their commitment to their employees, stating, “We are actively seeking other game studios that would be interested in offering employment opportunities to our talented team members. If you know anyone who’s hiring please forward this message to them or DM us for direct intros.”
They concluded their message with heartfelt gratitude to the community, acknowledging, “We express our sincere gratitude to each and every one of our community members and deeply sorry we were unable to reach our ultimate goal.”
— Midnight Society (@12am) January 30, 2025
Brad Boice, a former level designer at Midnight Society, shared insights about the closure on LinkedIn, revealing that the studio had run out of funds. He noted, “The team at Midnight Society got our 2-day notice yesterday that the studio is out of funding and everybody needs to pack up and go home. Everyone I worked with at Midnight Society is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING at what they do and is now jobless. I thought we had much, much more runway with funding.”
This abrupt closure has left many fans disturbed, particularly regarding the status of their Founders Pass NFTs, initially sold during the game’s launch. Fans voiced their concerns, with one asking, “Where does this leave the Founders?” while another commented critically, “Massive L man. This studio should be rolling in the dough and funding. Poor leadership.”
Dr Disrespect also commented on the studio’s closure during a recent stream. In a surprising turn of events, he revealed that YouTube has decided to remonetize his channel, providing him with a sense of renewed momentum amid the chaos of the studio’s collapse. You can watch his reaction here.
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