Dr Disrespect Cosmetics Pulled From Free-To-Play Shooter Following Allegations
Rogue Company, a free-to-play hero shooter from Smite and Paladins publisher Hi-Rez Studios, is removing its $20 Dr Disrespect skin from sale and refunding players who may have purchased it in the wake of allegations regarding the streamer having sent "inappropriate" messages to a minor in 2017.
In a statement posted by the official Rogue Company X account, players were informed the skin had been disabled and refunds (in the form of Rogue Bucks) would be rolling out later this week for those who may have purchased the Dr Disrespect content.
Dr Disrespect was heavily involved in the promotion of Rogue Company, and even collaborated on a map for the game in 2020 called The Arena alongside the debut of the game's official Dr Disrespect skin. It's currently unclear if the Dr Disrepect map, which heavily features his likeness, will also be removed, but it seems likely.
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