PROBABLY MONSTERS Fires Employee After Sick Charlie Kirk Death Jokes Spark Outrage Online
The gaming studio behind Concord just made headlines again, but this time it wasn’t for a flop, it was for firing a staffer who allegedly mocked Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
Summary
- Gaming studio Probably Monsters fires employee after disturbing posts mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination spark outrage online.
- The staffer, identified as Light Humphre, shared conspiracy theories and ghoulish jokes that quickly went viral across social media.
- Probably Monsters condemned the remarks in a public statement, stressing ‘respect’ as a core value and confirming the termination.
The gaming world is no stranger to controversy, but this latest incident shows how fast the internet can turn someone’s career upside down.
Probably Monsters, a AAA game incubator best known for launching Firewalk Studios and the ill-fated shooter Concord, has fired a marketing employee after a string of grotesque social media posts mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination (see below).
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The employee, identified online as Light Humphre, didn’t just make off-color jokes. He went all in with posts suggesting conspiracy theories, taunting conservatives, and even riffing about Kirk’s death with language that felt less like commentary and more like grave-dancing.
Within days his employer cut ties.
And unlike some studios that stay silent in these situations, Probably Monsters put out a statement confirming the firing and condemning the remarks.
What Happened
Charlie Kirk’s death has been one of the most polarizing events in recent memory. His assassination instantly turned him into a martyr figure for many conservatives, fueling rallies, speeches, and a wave of cultural backlash.
Clips of commentators calling his death “meaningless” circulated widely, feeding into an already tense climate.
Against that backdrop, Humphre’s posts landed like gasoline on a fire. This wasn’t edgy humor. His comments included:
- A remark that Kirk’s tombstone should read “worth it for the Second Amendment.”
- A suggestion that Donald Trump could have orchestrated Kirk’s death to avoid Epstein file fallout.
- A dig about a “scorned gay lover” being the real motive.
- And finally, a post claiming Kirk being shot during a Second Amendment discussion was “irony only writers are capable of”.
The tone came across as gleeful.
And in the aftermath of a politically charged killing, gleeful isn’t exactly a safe lane.
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Probably Monsters Responds
Probably Monsters didn’t mince words in their official statement.
The company posted:
“Respect is one of our core values. Comments recently made by a former employee about Charlie Kirk’s death were offensive and violated our social media policy. We do not tolerate this behavior and the individual is no longer with the company.”
This is the kind of blunt response other studios often avoid. Big publishers usually prefer the corporate dodge, hiding behind HR-speak like “evaluating internally.”
Probably Monsters didn’t just fire Humphre, they made it clear WHY.
Given the gaming industry’s track record of letting controversies fester, that transparency stood out. It’s also probably the most positive press the company has had since Concord crashed and burned.
About That Flop
Yes, Concord. The $400 million “hero shooter” that lasted less than a month before Sony pulled the plug.
Players hated it. Reviews mocked its generic characters and uninspired gameplay. And the idea of charging $40 for a shooter in a market already dominated by Overwatch 2 (free) and Apex Legends (also free) was corporate suicide.
The game became a running joke in industry circles, a cautionary tale about how throwing money at a project doesn’t guarantee players will show up.
For many gamers, Probably Monsters became synonymous with Concord’s failure. Which makes it almost ironic that their first big PR win in years came from swiftly firing someone.
The Internet Reacts
The story first gained traction when YouTuber Smash JT flagged Humphre’s posts and shared them on X (formerly Twitter).
From there things snowballed.
Screenshots spread fast, accompanied by angry commentary from gamers and political commentators alike.
The reaction was predictable:
- Conservatives framed it as proof of “soulless leftist ghouls” inside the gaming industry.
- Critics of Kirk acknowledged the posts were tasteless but questioned whether firing was the right response.
- Others just pointed to Concord and said, “Why are we still talking about this company?”
The memes came almost immediately, with plenty of mock “job hunting” jokes aimed at Humphre.
Free Speech vs. Employment
So one of the biggest talking points online has been the old free speech vs. consequences debate.
Humphre’s defenders argued that companies shouldn’t police personal social media so harshly. But critics countered with a reminder:
“Freedom of speech does not mean freedom from consequences.”
That’s a line gaming audiences have heard before, usually aimed at players who say something offensive and get banned.
Now it’s being thrown back at the people inside the studios.
And let’s be real, when your social media presence involves mocking a high-profile assassination, you don’t exactly get to hide behind the First Amendment.
A corporation will protect itself before it protects your hot takes.
This is part of a bigger trend. Studios are learning, sometimes painfully, that employees’ personal posts can become company liabilities.
Bethesda, Bungie, and Sucker Punch have all faced smaller controversies when developers’ personal tweets or Reddit comments came under fire.
Usually studios try to ride it out. But the Probably Monsters case suggests the patience is running out, especially when politics are involved.
The lesson? Developers aren’t just coding or marketing. They’re extensions of the company’s image, like it or not.
One employee rant can undo millions spent on branding.
And to be honest, most gamers don’t care about Humphre personally. They care because it feeds into the ongoing narrative that game studios are packed with people who look down on their own audience.
Players already feel like developers spend more time lecturing about politics than making games. Every incident like this reinforces that perception.
The allegedly Humphre’s posts about Kirk weren’t just about politics. They dripped with contempt.
When you call your opponents “cockroaches” and joke about assassinations, you’re not exactly signaling that you respect the people buying your product.
And when those buyers feel disrespected, they stop showing up. Concord’s collapse wasn’t only about gameplay or about the game itself.
Many saw it as a symptom of studios being out of touch with players entirely.
A Reputation Problem
Probably Monsters may have cut ties with Humphre, but the damage doesn’t vanish overnight. The company is already battling an image problem after Concord.
Now headlines about their marketers allegedly cheering political violence don’t exactly scream “trustworthy partner” for future investors or publishers.
The statement helped, sure. It showed they’re willing to act. But rebuilding goodwill in the industry will take more than firing one guy.
Players have long memories, especially when it comes to hypocrisy.
Now Humphre’s career in games is likely on ice for a while. Studios are skittish, and no HR team wants to explain to shareholders why they just hired the “Charlie Kirk guy.”
Meanwhile Probably Monsters may try to pivot attention back to upcoming projects. But it won’t be easy.
The internet has a way of boiling complex events down to memes. And right now, this company is tied to two: Concord’s billion-dollar faceplant and an employee who couldn’t stop posting through tragedy.
Neither screams “bright future.”
So good luck.
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