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Sony Settles With Fired Bungie Dev, Adds Him To Marathon Credits

Former Bungie director Chris Barrett has reached a settlement with Sony and Bungie, resulting in his inclusion in the credits for the upcoming game Marathon.

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📍 How it ended

The lawsuit between the former Marathon director and Sony and Bungie was settled for an undisclosed amount, bringing a $200m wrongful dismissal lawsuit to a close. As part of the settlement, the former director was added to the credits of Marathon. The outcome of the lawsuit was reportedly satisfactory to the former director, who had been seeking $200m and also celebrating the settlement.

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Who is involved in the settlement?

The settlement involves former director Chris Barrett and companies Sony and Bungie.

What is the result of the settlement?

Chris Barrett has been added to the game credits for Marathon.

What was the value of the lawsuit?

The lawsuit was valued at $200 million.

Where it stands

Chris Barrett, a former director for Destiny 2 and Marathon, has concluded a legal dispute with Sony and Bungie. As part of the settlement, Barrett has been added to the game credits for Marathon.

Public updates regarding the terms of the settlement beyond the credit adjustment have not been disclosed. Future developments will depend on official announcements from the involved parties.

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Coverage (9)

Bungie and Sony settle lawsuit with former Marathon director for undisclosed amount GamesIndustry.biz · 46d ago
Sony, Bungie settle with ex-Marathon director they accused of "predatory behaviour", bringing $200m wrongful dismissal lawsuit to a close Eurogamer.net · 46d ago
Destiny 2 lead drags Bungie to court after dismissal, is keen on 45 million dollars, now he celebrates the outcome Mein-MMO · 46d ago
Christopher Barrett Settles $200M Lawsuit with Bungie and Sony, but the Real Payout Stays Hidden from the Public Wccftech · 46d ago
Fired Marathon director says he’s settled a lawsuit with Sony and been inserted into the credits Video Games Chronicle · 46d ago
Chris Barrett’s $200 Million Lawsuit Against Sony And Bungie Ends With Settlement And Marathon Credits Update The Game Post · 46d ago
Fired Marathon Director Settles Lawsuit With Sony, Inserted Into the Credits VGChartz · 46d ago
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 · 46d ago
Sony Settles With Fired Bungie Dev, Adds Him To Marathon Credits Kotaku · 46d ago

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Chris Barrett Sony Bungie Marathon Video Games