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Artist Says Marathon Art Dispute With Bungie and Sony Is Resolved

Terms were not disclosed after Bungie earlier confirmed a former employee’s texture sheet led to unauthorized use.

Overview

  • The artist, known as Antireal, stated the issue was resolved with Bungie and Sony to their satisfaction.
  • Bungie previously said it investigated and confirmed a former Bungie artist had included the work in a texture sheet used in-game, pledging to do right by the artist.
  • No payment or legal details have been made public, and reports note that any settlement talk remains unconfirmed.
  • Marathon was delayed indefinitely in June from a planned September 23 release and still has no launch date.
  • Sony leadership has emphasized internal review systems intended to prevent similar problems, as reporters point to prior attribution lapses involving Bungie.