What Dr Disrespect Says on 'Fake' Highguard Invite Following Developer Denial Of Gameplay Preview Event

Controversial content creator Guy Beahm, widely known as Dr Disrespect, has addressed reports that he promoted a fraudulent preview event for the upcoming PvP hero shooter Highguard. The response comes after a lead developer at the studio behind the game publicly clarified that no official invitation had been extended to the streamer, leading to accusations that Beahm's team had shared fabricated correspondence to boost his content's relevance.

The situation unfolded on Monday, 19 January 2026, when Dr Disrespect shared a graphic on social media implying he had been selected for an exclusive, first-look gameplay session of Highguard—a title developed by industry veterans formerly of the Titanfall and Apex Legends teams. However, the announcement was swiftly met with a rebuttal from the development team, who stated that they were not currently hosting preview events for influencers.

The Denial from Highguard Developers

Almost immediately after the 'Two-Time' posted his announcement, a senior developer at Highguard took to social media to debunk the claim. In a succinct post, the developer stated: 'We have not sent any invites to Guy Beahm or his representatives for a Highguard event. Any 'invite' being circulated is not authentic.'

The denial from the studio highlights the continuing friction between the mainstream development industry and the embattled streamer. This 'distance' follows the 2024 controversy surrounding Beahm's departure from his own studio, Midnight Society, and his admission regarding inappropriate messaging with a minor in 2017—allegations that led to his loss of monetisation on several platforms.

Dr Disrespect's Response: 'Internal Confusion'

During a subsequent livestream, Beahm addressed the developer's denial, attributing the error to his management and 'internal confusion' regarding a marketing agency outreach. He claimed that his team had been in contact with a third-party firm that appeared to be representing the Highguard marketing campaign.

'We get hundreds of these things. My team looked at it, it looked legit, and we scheduled it,' Beahm stated during his broadcast. He went on to dismiss the developer's public correction as 'another attempt at a narrative,' though he conceded that the event would no longer be taking place. Critics, however, have noted that a fake 'Highguard' marketing account has recently been active on social media, potentially targeting creators with phishing attempts or fraudulent collaborations.

A Pattern of Isolation

The Highguard incident is the latest in a series of instances where major gaming brands have distanced themselves from the streamer. Since the 2024 revelations, Beahm's partnerships with major hardware and beverage brands have dissolved, and his former studio, Midnight Society—which he co-founded to develop the extraction shooter Deadrop—formally shut down operations in early 2025 following a lack of investor confidence.

Industry analysts suggest that the swiftness of the Highguard developer's denial reflects a 'zero-tolerance' policy regarding affiliation with the creator. Despite this, Beahm continues to command a significant audience on platforms like Rumble and YouTube, where he recently regained his monetisation status, as reported by Insider Gaming.

While the 'invite' may have been the result of an external prank or a genuine phishing attempt, the public spat has further highlighted the divide between the 'Champions Club' and the broader gaming industry.