Game
studio
Midnight
Society
has
laid
off
a
“significant”
number
of
employees.
As
reported
by
PC
Gamer,
the
developer
attributed
the
redundancies
to
“multiple
unexpected
challenges
in
recent
months.”
It
clarified
development
will
continue
on
its
upcoming
title
Deadrop,
set
to
launch
in
2025.
“To
adapt
to
these
changes
and
secure
the
future
of
Midnight
Society,
Deadrop,
and
our
commitment
to
providing
innovative
gaming
experiences,
we’ve
made
the
tough
decision
to
streamline
our
operations,
which
includes
a
significant
workforce
reduction,”
the
studio
said.
“We
wouldn’t
be
here
without
the
contributions
of
those
who
are
affected
and
we
thank
them
for
all
their
incredible
work,
support
them,
and
wish
them
the
best.
These
measures,
while
difficult,
are
designed
to
strengthen
our
foundation
and
renew
focus
on
our
core
mission.”
In
June,
Midnight
Society
announced
it
would
be
parting
ways
with
co-founder
and
streamer
Guy
“Dr
Disrespect”
Beam
after
becoming
aware
of
allegations
related
to
Beahm’s
Twitch
ban
in
2020.
Beahm
later
addressed
the
accusations,
and
confirmed
the
reason
for
the
ban
was
after
he
messaged
a
minor
in
2017.
“We
assumed
his
innocence
and
began
speaking
with
parties
involved,”
the
studio
said.
“In
order
to
maintain
our
principles
and
standards
as
a
studio
and
individuals,
we
needed
to
act.
For
this
reason,
we
are
immediately
terminating
our
relationship
with
Guy
Beahm.”