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Former Destiny 2 and Marathon director settles $200 million lawsuit against Sony and Bungie: 'The outcome is one I am very satisfied with'

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5 outlets - including GameRiv, GamesRadar+ and Rock Paper Shotgun and 2 more - are covering this story. Former Marathon director, Christopher Barrett, announced the news himself on July 8, posting on X that Sony, Bungie, and he had reached an agreement to end the litigation. “The outcome is one I am very satisfied with, and I am grateful to e…

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Fired Marathon Director Says He Is “Very Satisfied” After Settling Bungie Lawsuit
GameRiv Jul 9, 16:58 UTC

Fired Marathon Director Says He Is “Very Satisfied” After Settling Bungie Lawsuit

Former Marathon director, Christopher Barrett, announced the news himself on July 8, posting on X that Sony, Bungie, and he had reached an agreement to end the litigation. “The outcome is one I am very satisfied with, and I am grateful to e…

 Former Marathon and Destiny 2 lead "pleased to share" outcome of his $200 million lawsuit against Bungie and Sony is "one I am very satisfied with"
GamesRadar+ Jul 9, 09:44 UTC

Former Marathon and Destiny 2 lead "pleased to share" outcome of his $200 million lawsuit against Bungie and Sony is "one I am very satisfied with"

Christopher Barrett previously alleged a "premeditated scheme to terminate" him

Former Marathon director settles lawsuit against Sony and Bungie, following his firing over alleged inappropriate messages to female staff
Rock Paper Shotgun Jul 9, 09:16 UTC

Former Marathon director settles lawsuit against Sony and Bungie, following his firing over alleged inappropriate messages to female staff

Former Marathon director Christopher Barrett has settled his lawsuit against Sony and Bungie. He filed the lawsuit against the studio after a quiet departure which was confirmed in March 2024 . Bloomberg reported in August 2024 that Barrett…

Gamereactor UK Jul 9, 07:15 UTC

Destiny co-creator has won his lawsuit against Sony and Bungie over Marathon director credit

The litigation between Sony, Bungie, and former developer Christopher Barrett has come to a close, with a ruling finally decided and favouring the latter party. According to Barrett in a social media post, the three parties have come to an…

 Former Destiny 2 and Marathon director settles $200 million lawsuit against Sony and Bungie: 'The outcome is one I am very satisfied with'
PC Gamer Jul 8, 23:08 UTC

Former Destiny 2 and Marathon director settles $200 million lawsuit against Sony and Bungie: 'The outcome is one I am very satisfied with'

Terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but Christopher Barrett seems very happy.