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Artist Says Marathon Plagiarism Dispute Resolved With Bungie and Sony

The artist’s statement closes months of scrutiny following Bungie’s admission that unauthorized assets entered the project via a former employee.

Overview

  • Fern “Antireal” Hook said the Marathon art issue has been resolved with Bungie and Sony to her satisfaction, without disclosing terms.
  • Neither company has detailed the agreement, and outlets note speculation about a financial settlement that remains unconfirmed.
  • Bungie previously confirmed a former artist placed copied elements on a decal/texture sheet used in-game, apologized, and pledged to “do right” by the artist.
  • The studio removed affected assets, paused showing gameplay during reviews, and implemented stricter asset checks to prevent recurrence.
  • Marathon was delayed in June from its September 2025 date, and recent reporting cites Sony’s target to launch by March 2026.