Marathon’s 2025 Leak Fallout—Bungie Faces Backlash Over Asset Controversy

Bungie’s upcoming title, Marathon, is caught in a storm of controversy. An artist has accused the developer of using her artwork in the game’s environments without permission, and the fallout has gamers talking. Fran Hook, who goes by Antireal on X, says her 2017 poster designs were lifted for Marathon. This isn’t just a minor issue—it could affect the game’s future and Bungie’s standing in the industry.