Midnight Society Responds to Recent Dr Disrespect Claim

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Key Takeaways

  • Dr Disrespect plans to return to Midnight Society despite the company’s denial.
  • Midnight Society is focused on releasing Deadrop in 2025, delayed due to recent layoffs.
  • The studio faced backlash for using NFTs in Deadrop, impacting the game’s release and future.

As a long-time fan of both Dr Disrespect and Midnight Society, I find myself torn between the two entities that have provided me with countless hours of entertainment and immersive gaming experiences. The recent developments surrounding Dr Disrespect’s alleged return to Midnight Society and the studio’s focus on their upcoming game Deadrop have left many of us fans scratching our heads and eagerly awaiting more information.

The Midnight Society has addressed statements made by former Twitch streamer Dr Disrespect about his plans to rejoin the game studio. Notably, this streamer was an original member of Midnight Society, but his termination followed after it was revealed he sent messages to a minor via Twitch’s Whisper function, which were reportedly suggestive in nature.

In 2020, Dr Disrespect faced a permanent ban on Twitch without revealing the specific reason behind it. This event prompted him to stream on YouTube instead. More recently, a former Twitch employee named Cody Conners alleged that Dr Disrespect was banned due to being discovered sexting with a minor on the Twitch Whisper system. The streamer didn’t directly refute these claims, admitting only to having sent inappropriate jokes to a minor. As a result, he lost several partnerships, including the termination of his Midnight Society contract.

Just a few short months after the uproar subsided, Dr Disrespect has resumed streaming and is making efforts to reinstate himself in the YouTube Partner Program following his suspension. In his latest broadcast, Dr Disrespect hinted at a potential return to Midnight Society, explaining that he hadn’t deleted the AAA studio’s tag from his profile because of this intention. However, a representative for Midnight Society has since refuted these claims, stating that they were unfounded, and reiterated that their separation from Dr Disrespect was a mutually agreed-upon decision.

Dr Disrespect and we went our separate ways on good terms, and we’ll forever cherish his valuable input at our studio.

What Are Midnight Society’s Plans After Terminating Dr Disrespect?

At present, Dr. Disrespect hasn’t yet commented on Midnight Society’s denial, and his Instagram bio still mentions their studio. Amidst the recent uproar, a representative from Midnight Society announced that they are primarily concentrating on the launch of “Deadrop”, a free-to-play vertical extraction shooter game, in 2025. The initial plan was to release “Deadrop” this year, but the launch has been postponed due to the studio experiencing layoffs following the Dr. Disrespect scandal, which allegedly involved around half of the development team.

Previously, the Midnight Society encountered criticism from gamers when they learned that the game Deadrop incorporated Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) into its Founders Pass, a $50 package offering unique cosmetics and early access to game versions. Critics view NFTs as dubious due to their alleged function in raising cryptocurrency funds and the environmental harm associated with their creation. As of now, it remains unclear whether Midnight Society will persist with using NFTs for Deadrop’s complete release and how this decision may impact the future direction of the extraction shooter genre.

Currently, Doctor Disrespect is working hard to get past his difficulties as he resumes streaming and content production. As previously reported, the streamer is attempting to re-qualify for monetization following his suspension from the YouTube Partner Program, which restricts him from earning income through his content. Whether or not YouTube will approve his application remains uncertain, given the seriousness of the situation. Regardless, Doctor Disrespect has returned to live streaming games on YouTube for tens of thousands of viewers who have remained loyal amidst the controversy.

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2024-10-01 06:54