Bungie to Compensate Artist After Using Fan Art for Destiny 2 Nerf Gun
The game developer admits to using Tofu_Rabbit's artwork without permission and promises to credit and pay the artist.
- Bungie and Hasbro used Tofu_Rabbit's 2015 fan art for the design of the Nerf Ace of Spades without prior permission.
- The artist highlighted the unauthorized use on social media, showing clear evidence of the copied brush strokes and details.
- Bungie quickly responded, initiating an investigation and contacting the artist to resolve the issue.
- This incident marks at least the third time Bungie has used fan art without permission for Destiny 2 projects.
- To order the $50 Nerf gun, players must unlock the Legend status in Destiny 2, a process Bungie acknowledges is demanding.