Bungie Admits Marathon Plagiarism As Fallout Hits Morale, Delays Game Launch

Bungie’s upcoming extraction shooter Marathon is facing backlash after allegations of plagiarism surfaced. Independent artist ANTIREAL accused the studio of using her 2017 artwork without permission, prompting Bungie to acknowledge the issue and blame a former employee. The controversy has led to internal turmoil, with reports of morale plummeting and concerns about the game’s future. Bungie has halted marketing efforts and is conducting a full audit of Marathon’s assets. While the studio has promised corrective action, uncertainty remains over whether the game will recover from the scandal.