Bungie has publicly admitted to utilizing art assets without authorization in their upcoming game Marathon, following claims by graphic artist Antireal. Antireal accused Bungie of appropriating their poster designs from 2017, sharing evidence via social media. The game's developers have acknowledged the oversight, clarifying that it was unintentional and stemming from a former employee's actions. Bungie has promised to conduct a thorough review and ensure similar issues are prevented in the future while reaching out to Antireal to discuss rectification.
Bungie acknowledged using stolen art assets in Marathon, admitting to a review after artist Antireal claimed their 2017 designs were utilized without permission.
Antireal pointed out on social media that Bungie used their designs for game assets, highlighting an ongoing issue of uncredited use in the gaming industry.
Bungie stated that they investigated the claims and identified the mistake was made by a former artist, affirming they do not condone such practices.
The team emphasized their commitment to respect artists' rights and mentioned that they have contacted Antireal to rectify the situation.
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