The Marathon art theft debacle has been 'resolved to my satisfaction,' according to the artist Bungie stole from

PC Gamer
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:58:46 +0000

The artist Antireal has stated that the issue regarding the unauthorized use of their artwork in Bungie's upcoming game Marathon has been resolved satisfactorily. This follows a seven-month dispute after Antireal claimed their work was used without permission in a playtest. Bungie acknowledged the mistake, attributing it to a former artist, and has since committed to addressing the situation appropriately.

2025-12-02 | GameSpot: Marathon Stolen Art Issue Has Been Resolved

The issue regarding stolen art in Bungie's Marathon has been resolved, with the artist confirming satisfaction with the outcome involving Bungie and Sony Interactive Entertainment. Bungie had previously acknowledged the claims and stated they were committed to addressing the concerns. Marathon's release, originally set for September 23, has been delayed indefinitely, with no new date announced. Sony aims for the game to be innovative and engaging, implementing systems to avoid past mistakes.

2025-12-02 | GamesRadar+: Stolen Marathon art issue "resolved" with Bungie and Sony "to my satisfaction," original artist says

Artist Fern Hook, known as Antireal, announced on December 2 that she has resolved her plagiarism concerns with Bungie and Sony regarding the art used in the upcoming game Marathon. Hook had previously accused Bungie of using her designs without permission in the game's environments. The resolution's specifics remain undisclosed, but it follows Bungie's acknowledgment of the issue and their commitment to rectify it.

2025-12-03 | VGC: The artist whose designs were used in Bungie’s Marathon without permission says the dispute ‘has been resolved to my satisfaction’

An artist, Fern ‘4nt1r34l’ Hook, whose designs were used in Bungie’s Marathon without permission, has stated that the dispute has been resolved to her satisfaction. Bungie acknowledged the unauthorized use of her work and took steps to remove it from the game. The specific terms of the resolution remain unclear, but Bungie expressed commitment to preventing similar issues in the future and apologized to Hook for the oversight.

2025-12-03 | IGN: Artist Who Said Bungie's Marathon Had Assets 'Lifted' From Poster Designs She Made in 2017 Confirms 'The Issue Has Been Resolved'

Fern "Antireal" Hook has confirmed that her dispute with Bungie regarding the use of her artwork in Marathon has been resolved to her satisfaction. The issue arose after Hook accused Bungie of using her designs without compensation or credit. Following an investigation, Bungie acknowledged the use of her work by a former artist. Marathon has faced multiple delays, and Bungie's parent company, Sony, reported a $200 million impairment charge due to unmet sales targets.

2025-12-03 | Push Square: Marathon's Stolen Art Debacle Has Finally Been Resolved

Bungie has resolved the plagiarism issue regarding artwork in its upcoming game, Marathon. The artist, Antireal, confirmed on social media that an agreement with Bungie and Sony Interactive Entertainment has been reached, likely involving financial compensation. The issue arose during an alpha test in May when her artwork was used without recognition. Marathon is set for another closed playtest later this month, with a release expected in Q1 2026.

2025-12-03 | Game Developer: Marathon stolen art assets issue 'solved' with Bungie and Sony

Graphic designer "Antireal" announced that the issue regarding stolen art assets in Bungie's Marathon has been resolved to their satisfaction, seven months after the claims surfaced. Bungie acknowledged the use of Antireal's work and committed to reviewing in-game assets. The situation followed a tumultuous period for Bungie, including layoffs and a delayed release for Marathon, which is now expected to launch within the current fiscal year.

2025-12-03 | Eurogamer: Bungie's Marathon plagiarism scandal finally resolved to the "satisfaction" of impacted artist

Antireal, the artist involved in a plagiarism scandal with Bungie's upcoming game Marathon, announced on social media that the issue has been resolved to their satisfaction. Bungie had previously acknowledged the use of Antireal's art in the game's development. Speculation surrounds a potential deal between Antireal and Bungie/Sony, but this remains unverified. The game is set for release in March 2026, following significant changes after the controversy.