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- Dr. Disrespect is confident of returning to Midnight Society despite the Twitch ban controversy.
- Allegations of inappropriate messages to a minor led to backlash and consequences.
- Uncertainty surrounds Dr. Disrespect's future with Midnight Society amid recent layoffs.
Former twitch streamer Dr Disrespect has spoken about his future with Midnight Society, expressing his 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 behind his Twitch ban.
Former Twitch employee Cody Conners claimed that Dr. Disrespect's ban from the platform was related to inappropriate conversations with a minor via Twitch's “Whisper” direct messaging feature. These claims drew widespread criticism from both the public and peers. As a result, the streamer faced significant fallout, with companies such as Midnight Society, the San Francisco 49ers, and Turtle Beach cutting ties with him. Following the controversy, he announced a hiatus from streaming, but returned in September. During his comeback stream, he addressed the situation, claiming that the person involved was over the legal age of consent at the time.
In a recent stream, controversial YouTube streamer Dr Disrespect was asked why he didn't remove Midnight Society from his Twitter bio. He stated, “This is the Two-Time studio. This is Two-Time's game,” emphasizing his deep connection with the studio. Dr. Disrespect explained that the studio represents his vision for a game he conceptualized years ago with a few collaborators. Additionally, the streamer expressed optimism about his future with Midnight Society, suggesting that he expects to re-engage with the company soon: “Give it a little more time. We'll be right back, champions.”
Midnight Society has recently been hit with layoffs
While it remains uncertain when or if Dr. Disrespect will return to his role at the studio, it's important to note that Midnight Society has recently experienced significant layoffs. This announcement came alongside the news that its release Deaddropa vertical first-person extraction shooter, has been delayed to 2025. The game was originally revealed by Midnight Society in early 2022, generating considerable excitement among many fans. These developments show how the Twitch ban controversy surrounding Dr. Disrespect has affected Midnight Society.
Moreover, despite Dr. Disrespect's return to streaming on YouTube, he continues to face various challenges. Following the allegations, Dr. Disrespect has been removed from the YouTube Partner Program, leaving his channel unmonetized at the time of writing. His return also drew criticism from fellow streamers. For example, Nickmercs expressed that Dr. Disrespect's actions involving inappropriate messages to a minor are “inexcusable.” However, it will be fascinating to see if Dr. Disrespect can ultimately prove his innocence and restore the respect he once commanded, as well as repair relationships with the companies that have drifted away from him.