Midnight Society, the developer behind “vertical extraction shooter” Deadrop, has announced “significant” layoffs following studio co-founder Guy “Dr Disrespect” Beahm’s admission of “inappropriate” behaviour with a “minor” earlier this year.

Midnight Society employees began reporting job cuts on social media over the weekend, and now, in a statement shared with PC Gamer, the developer has confirmed “significant” layoffs. “Unfortunately, Midnight Society has faced multiple unexpected challenges in recent months,” the studio said. “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.”

“We wouldn’t be here without the contributions of those who are affected,” it continued,” and we thank them for all their incredible work, support them, and wish them the best.” The studio added, “Despite these challenges, we remain dedicated to launching Deadrop in 2025.”

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