Rogue Company Removes Dr Disrespect Content Amid Controversy
The game world was rocked recently when Rogue Company, a popular free-to-play shooter, decided to remove all content related to the streamer Guy “Dr Disrespect” Beahm. This action came swiftly after controversial and disturbing allegations about Beahm surfaced online.
Details of the Allegations
Guy Beahm, known widely as Dr Disrespect, has a complicated history with streaming platforms. In 2020, he was banned from Twitch under mysterious circumstances. Recently, it was revealed that Beahm had allegedly sent sexually explicit messages to a minor. Reports indicate that despite being informed of the minor’s age, Beahm continued with the inappropriate communications.
Since then, many companies, including his game studio Midnight Society and partners like Turtle Beach and 2K, have severed ties with him. His YouTube channel’s monetization was also suspended following these revelations.
The Move by Rogue Company
Rogue Company, developed by First Watch Games and published by Hi-Rez Studios, had previously collaborated with Dr Disrespect. The partnership included a premium $30/$40 bundle featuring a special Dr Disrespect skin and a dedicated Arena map. However, in light of the allegations, the developer decided to remove all associated content.
“We have disabled Dr Disrespect content previously available on the game. We will provide full Rogue Buck refunds to any impacted account this week.”
Hey Rogue Company, we have disabled Dr. Disrespect content previously available on game. We will provide full Rogue Buck refunds to any impacted account this week.
— Rogue Company (@RogueCompany) July 7, 2024
Player Reactions
While the removal of Dr Disrespect’s content was broadly supported given the severity of the allegations, many players expressed dissatisfaction with the decision to offer refunds in the form of Rogue Bucks — the game’s in-house currency — rather than real money.
Some upset players took to social media to voice their frustrations.
- @letsk1lltonight: “Appreciate y’all taking away the ability to use my @DrDisrespect skin that was $40 that I paid for. No excuses or reasons to revoke access to something I paid for.”
- @nicholasdeorio: “How about you refund us with actual money?”
- @JarretNoDegree: “Giving everyone back $40 in useless digital currency, for a dead game…”
The State of Rogue Company
It’s worth noting that interest in Rogue Company has been waning over the past year. The game, which once boasted a peak concurrent player count of over 12,000 on Steam, now averages just a few hundred players. The removal of Dr Disrespect’s content may serve to remind people of the game’s existence, but this move has not been without its financial controversies.
Looking Ahead
The removal of Dr Disrespect’s content is one of many steps companies are taking to distance themselves from Beahm following the allegations. It underscores a larger trend in the gaming and streaming communities of companies taking accountability seriously and acting swiftly to address potential harm.
Whether or not this action restores trust between Rogue Company and its players remains to be seen, especially with ongoing demands for financial refunds instead of in-game currency. As the gaming community continues to follow these events, one thing is clear: companies are no longer willing to stand by when serious allegations are made.
For more updates on this story and other gaming news, stay tuned.
Divya 
Mehek