Key Points
- Dr Disrespect is confident he will return to Midnight Society despite Twitch ban controversy.
- Allegations that he sent inappropriate messages to minors have led to backlash and consequences.
- Dr. Disrespect's future in Midnight Society is uncertain following recent layoffs.
Previous convulsions Streamer Dr Disrespect has spoken out about his future with Midnight Society, expressing confidence that he will return to the studio. The breakup comes after the company distanced itself from him after publicly revealing the reasons for his Twitch ban in June.
Former Twitch employee Cody Conners claimed that Dr Disrespect was banned from the platform because he had inappropriate conversations with minors via Twitch's “Whisper” direct messaging feature. The claims drew widespread criticism from both the public and streamers. As a result, the streamer faced serious consequences, with companies like 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 return stream, he addressed the situation, claiming that the person involved was over the age of legal consent at the time.
In a recent stream, controversial YouTuber Dr Disrespect was asked why he hasn’t removed Midnight Society from his Twitter bio. He emphasized his deep bond with the studio, saying, “It’s a Two-Time studio. It’s a Two-Time game.” Dr Disrespect explained that the studio represents his vision for a game he envisioned with a few collaborators years ago. The streamer also expressed optimism about the future of Midnight Society, saying he expects to work with the company again soon. “Just give it a little more time. I’ll be back soon, champs.”
Midnight Society has been hit by recent layoffs.
It’s unclear if or when Dr Disrespect will return to his role at the studio, but it’s important to highlight that Midnight Society has experienced significant layoffs recently. The announcement comes alongside news of the release. DeaddropThe vertical first-person extractive shooter has been delayed to 2025. The game was originally revealed 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.
Moreover, despite Dr Disrespect’s return to streaming on YouTube, he continues to face various difficulties. Following these claims, Dr Disrespect was removed from the YouTube Partner Program, and as of this writing, his channel is not monetized. His return has also been met with criticism from other streamers. Nickmercs, for example, described Dr Disrespect’s actions of sending inappropriate messages to minors as “inexcusable.” Nevertheless, it will be interesting to see if Dr Disrespect can ultimately prove his innocence and regain the respect he once enjoyed, as well as repair his relationship with the companies that distanced him from the situation.
