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Midnight Society Game Studio Closes Amid Financial Struggles

February 3, 2025
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Midnight Society, the studio behind the game Deadrop, has confirmed its closure after facing financial difficulties and internal turmoil.

The announcement came just days after employees were given a two-day notice that the company was shutting down. This closure follows the high-profile departure of co-founder Dr. Disrespect (Guy Beahm) in mid-2024 after allegations of inappropriate conduct.

Although the studio had initially expressed confidence about continuing development and releasing Deadrop in 2025, the lack of funding and staff cuts ultimately led to its closure.

Midnight Society Game Studio Closes Amid Financial Struggles Source: Midnight Society

Why is Midnight Society closing down?

Midnight Society’s closure is largely attributed to a lack of funding. The studio, which employed over 50 developers at its peak, struggled to secure sufficient resources to continue operations. In a post shared on X, Level Designer Brad Boice revealed that the team was given just two days’ notice before the shutdown.

Earlier statements from co-founder Quinn Delhoyo had suggested that Deadrop was on track for a 2025 release, but staff reductions in September 2024 and the inability to secure more funding signaled deeper financial instability. Despite these challenges, the studio continued to work on the game until this recent closure announcement.

The studio’s troubles were further compounded by the departure of Dr. Disrespect, who had been a key figure in promoting Deadrop. Beahm was dismissed from Midnight Society in June 2024 after allegations surfaced that he had inappropriate conversations with a minor. Although Beahm admitted to some of the claims, he later denied other allegations and revised his statements, which fueled controversy around his exit.

The studio initially claimed that his departure was amicable, but it quickly became clear that his removal had disrupted both the studio’s internal dynamics and its public image.

Midnight Society Game Studio Closes Amid Financial Struggles
Midnight Society Game Studio Closes Amid Financial Struggles Source: Deadrop

What’s next to Deadrop?

Many believed that the game’s future was uncertain without Beahm’s involvement, and the subsequent closure of the studio has only reinforced these doubts.

In the wake of the closure, Dr. Disrespect expressed frustration during a livestream, claiming that the situation had been poorly handled by the studio’s leadership and that the allegations against him were mishandled.

The end of Midnight Society has left Deadrop’s future unclear, with no indications yet as to whether the game will continue under new leadership or if it will be abandoned altogether.

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