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Bungie Credits Artist Whose Work Was Used Without Permission in Marathon

Bungie previously admitted a former employee used Fern ‘Antireal’ Hook’s art without permission.

Overview

  • Fern ‘Antireal’ Hook is listed in Marathon’s in-game credits as a visual design consultant, as observed by journalists and community posts.
  • In December 2025, Hook said the dispute was resolved with Bungie and Sony Interactive Entertainment to her satisfaction, though terms were not disclosed.
  • Bungie acknowledged last year that a former studio artist had included Hook’s work in a texture sheet used during development, and the company apologized.
  • Following its admission, Bungie pulled related livestream footage and said it was auditing and removing any inappropriately sourced assets.
  • Marathon launched on March 5 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC; Hook has not publicly commented on the new credit since her December post.