Bungie Fires Marathon Director Chris Barrett Following Misconduct Investigation

Barrett's exit stems from multiple allegations of inappropriate behavior towards female employees, leading to significant internal changes.

Chris Barrett was accused by at least eight women of inappropriate conduct, including unwanted comments and text messages.
An internal investigation by Bungie resulted in Barrett's termination earlier this year.
Barrett's departure was initially kept quiet, with some employees believing he was on sabbatical.
Joe Ziegler, former Valorant director, has taken over the Marathon project.
Bungie has faced broader challenges, including layoffs and integration issues with parent company Sony.