It seems I could find myself in a tricky situation once more, as rumors swirl about potential copyright infringement. The most recent allegation has been leveled by an artist who claims that elements from her 2017 poster designs – including logos, icons, and stylistic motifs – have been appropriated for the upcoming Marathon game without her consent.
Art professional known as N², or Antireal online, has pointed out what she alleges are images taken directly from posters she created in 2017 and used without her consent in the game Marathon. In a post published on May 15, 2025, N² shares side-by-side comparisons of screenshots from Marathon alongside her original poster designs as evidence.
These pictures depict structures and other natural elements adorned with text and typography similar to what was seen on the posters she designed a decade ago. It appears as though these same words, logos, and symbols are being utilized to give a vintage feel to Bungie’s forthcoming shooter game.
N² observes that Bungie’s design, seen in the shared images, heavily resembles a style they have been perfecting for over a decade. This style is reminiscent of the ASCII-style art used in Bungie’s promotional materials for Marathon, as well as the transition screens within the game. The N² poster also shares striking similarities in shapes and symbols with these designs.
The artist mentions that she lacks both the necessary means and the vitality to take legal action in this matter. She’s grown weary of encountering instances where large corporations find it more convenient to compensate designers for replicating or appropriating her work, rather than reaching out to her directly.
She concludes by saying, “For the past decade, I’ve never consistently earned an income from this work. It’s disheartening to see designers from large corporations using and profiting off my designs, while I continue to struggle financially.
Hi @Bungie, @BungieHelp, @DestinyTheGame, @A_dmg04, @Cozmo23, @DestinyComArt! Just wanted to mention that the recent NERF on Ace of Spades seems to directly reference a piece I created back in 2015. It’s not just similar or a coincidence – you can clearly see my distinctive brush strokes and marks in both the original artwork and the new design.
— Tofu 🏳️⚧️ Bunny (@Tofu_Rabbit) September 11, 2024
Currently, Bungie hasn’t issued any statement, but the community reaction online has been quick and strong. Many players are displeased, considering Bungie’s recent controversies over using artists’ work without their consent. The studio has utilized assets in cutscenes, weapon designs, and is currently embroiled in a lawsuit concerning its Red War campaign narrative.
Bungie isn’t faring well with the cool response to their Marathon alpha, and they certainly don’t need the added burden of negative publicity. Moreover, it’s not ideal for N² if a big corporation were to use her creations without giving fair compensation. Keep an eye on our Bungie section for further updates.
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2025-05-16 04:57