Key things
- Dr Disrespect is confident of returning to the Midnight Society despite the controversy over his Twitch ban.
- Allegations of inappropriate messages to minors led to backlash and consequences.
- The future of Dr. Uncertainty surrounds Disrespect with Midnight Society amid recent layoffs.
Former Twitch streamer Dr Disrespect has spoken about his future with Midnight Society and expressed confidence that he will return to the studio. The split comes after the company distanced itself from him in June following the public disclosure of the reasons for his ban on Twitch.
Former Twitch employee Cody Conners claimed Dr Disrespect's ban from the platform was linked to inappropriate conversations with a minor through Twitch's “Whisper” direct messaging feature. These claims drew widespread criticism from the public and other streamers. As a result, the streamer faced significant repercussions, and companies such as the Midnight Society, the San Francisco 49ers, and Turtle Beach cut ties with him. He announced a hiatus after the controversy, but returned in September. During his comeback stream, he addressed the situation, claiming that the person in question was over the legal age of consent at the time.
In a recent stream, controversial YouTube streamer Dr Disrespect was asked why he hasn't removed Midnight Society from his Twitter bio. He said, “That's Studio Two-Time.” That's the Two-Time game,” he emphasizes his deep relationship with the studio. Dr Disrespect explained that the studio represents his vision for the game, which he conceptualized years ago with several collaborators. Additionally, the streamer expressed optimism about his future with the Midnight Society, hinting that he expects to be involved with the company again soon: “Give it a little more time. We'll be right back at it, champs.”
The midnight company recently hit layoffs
While it remains uncertain when or if Dr Disrespect will return to his role at the studio, it's important to point out that Midnight Society has recently experienced significant redundancies. This announcement came along with reports that the release Deaddropa vertical extraction first-person shooter, has been delayed to 2025. The game was originally announced by Midnight Society in early 2022, generating considerable excitement among many fans. This development shows how the Twitch ban controversy surrounding Dr Disrespect has affected Midnight Society.
Additionally, despite Dr Disrespect's return to streaming on YouTube, it continues to face various challenges. Following these allegations, Dr Disrespect was removed from the YouTube Partner Program and his channel remained unmonetized at the time of writing. His comeback also drew criticism from other streamers. For example, Nickmercs has expressed that Dr Disrespect's actions involving inappropriate messages to minors are “inexcusable”. However, it will be fascinating to see if Dr. Disrespect eventually proves his innocence and regains the respect he once commanded, as well as if he can mend relationships with the companies that distanced themselves from him.