Bungie is facing allegations from a player who asserts that the designer of the new Ace of Spades NERF gun has appropriated their artwork from a commission completed in 2015.
As Destiny celebrates its 10th Anniversary, a wealth of new content is being introduced for Guardians. This includes insights into the franchise’s future, what lies ahead for Destiny 2 and its storyline, and an exciting teaser for the return of Ice Breaker in this looter shooter.
The 10th Anniversary also brings various events both in-game and in real life. Players can earn classic Destiny armor for free and strive for the new “Legend” title. To further commemorate the occasion, Bungie has released an Ace of Spades NERF gun to honor this iconic exotic weapon from the franchise.
However, a player has stepped forward claiming that the developers have “directly” copied their art, referencing a commission they executed back in 2015.
Hey @Bungie @BungieHelp @DestinyTheGame @A_dmg04 @Cozmo23 @DestinyComArt soo, the NERF ace of spades DIRECTLY lifts a commission i did in 2015. This is not “similar”or a coincidence, you can see my same brush strokes and scratches/smudges.Original: https://t.co/GobNslptoI pic.twitter.com/zQoYEbfdGV
— Tofu 🏳️⚧️ Bunny (@Tofu_Rabbit) September 11, 2024
The artist has highlighted numerous similarities between the two designs, including the overall look of the weapon and matching scratch marks that closely resemble their original creation from 2015.
A side-by-side comparison was also shared, showcasing the similarities between Bungie’s design and the artist’s work, illustrating that many features appear inverted or recolored from the player’s original creation. The post has gained significant attention and support within the fan community, amassing over 10,000 likes on Twitter.
Bungie has since issued a statement addressing the situation, revealing that they are “currently investigating internally and with our partner.”
We are currently investigating internally and with our partner. We are in contact with the artist and will share more on what next steps we are taking once we have gathered more information. https://t.co/7GrZ2jbjQv
— Destiny 2 Team (@Destiny2Team) September 11, 2024
The developers have also confirmed that they are in communication with the artist who raised the issue and will provide updates on any further steps after gathering additional information.
This incident isn’t unprecedented, as fans have previously accused developers of art theft in cases involving other games like League of Legends and Magic the Gathering. It’s also not the first time for Bungie, who has previously compensated a fan for using their artwork in a seasonal cutscene.
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