Bungie and Nerf Investigate Destiny 2 Fan's Art Theft Claims

An artist alleges that the new Ace of Spades Nerf gun design directly copies their 2015 commissioned artwork.

Bungie and Nerf are investigating claims that their new Ace of Spades Nerf gun design was plagiarized from a fan's 2015 artwork.
Artist @tofu_rabbit identified 11 specific design elements on the Nerf gun that match their original commissioned piece.
The artist posted side-by-side comparisons online, showing identical features like an upside-down spade on the handle and specific paint cracks.
Bungie has acknowledged the claims and stated they are conducting an internal investigation and are in contact with the artist.
This incident follows previous accusations of art theft against Bungie, where the company has previously compensated affected artists.