It’s a tumultuous time for Guy Beahm, better known as Dr Disrespect, as he faces the fallout from being banned from Twitch for inappropriate messages to a minor. The streamer has faced backlash from friends, brands, and even Midnight Society, the game studio he co-founded in 2021. For almost three years, Beahm was the face of Midnight Society and its debut game, Deadrop.
Deadrop was not just any game, it was the embodiment of Dr Disrespect’s persona, with its art style mirroring his dark cyberpunk aesthetic and its gameplay influenced by his love for Escape From Tarkov. However, with Beahm’s recent firing, Midnight Society has been quick to distance itself from the streamer, removing mentions of him from their official channels.
Despite the hype surrounding Deadrop, the game has faced criticism for its slow development progress and lackluster gameplay. Early adopters who purchased Founder Passes were promised a revolutionary gaming experience through the Day Zero development approach, but the game has failed to live up to expectations.
With the departure of Dr Disrespect, Midnight Society is now faced with the challenge of proving the game’s worth on its own merits. As players question the future of Deadrop without its former hype man, the studio has announced plans to focus on completing the game and delivering a new early access release on consoles and PC.
As fans grapple with the aftermath of Beahm’s exit and the uncertain future of Deadrop, the true test for Midnight Society lies ahead. Will the game be able to succeed without the star power of Dr Disrespect to promote it? Only time will tell if Deadrop can stand on its own and fulfill its potential as a groundbreaking title in the gaming industry.
