Bungie controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
Sony comments on workplace toxicity concerns at Bungie
Company response
In February 2022, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan commented on concerns about workplace toxicity at Bungie. Ryan said that Sony takes workplace toxicity seriously and that Sony and Bungie would work together to foster an inclusive, positive, and welcoming environment. The remarks addressed the concerns raised regarding conditions at the studio.
Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan said Sony takes workplace toxicity seriously and that Sony and Bungie would work together to foster an inclusive, positive, and welcoming environment.
Stated objective. To foster an environment that’s inclusive, positive, and welcoming.
Source excerpt
Speaking to Games Industry, Ryan said that workplace toxicity is something that Sony takes “very seriously,” and both companies will work together to foster an environment that’s inclusive, positive, and welcoming.
2021
Bungie CEO responds to workplace allegations
Company response
After an IGN report described accounts from current and former Bungie employees alleging workplace toxicity, sexism, and abuse, Bungie CEO Pete Parsons made a statement addressing the matter. The supplied article does not establish a formal determination of the allegations.
Stated objective. To resolidify the studio’s position on toxicity and sexism in the workplace.
Source excerpt
To this report, Bungie CEO Pete Parsons made his own statement on the matter, aiming to resolidify the studio’s position on toxicity and sexism in the workplace.
The statement was made in response to a lengthy report published by IGN, which told of the accounts of 26 current and former Bungie employees who had experienced a culture of toxicity, sexism, and abuse under management at Bungie.
2021
Bungie files three lawsuits over Destiny 2 cheat software
Lawsuit filed
Bungie filed three lawsuits in Washington against entities and individuals it alleges developed and distributed cheat software for Destiny 2. The complaints allege copyright infringement and other violations, and seek injunctions, destruction of the relevant technology, and damages.
Source excerpt
in a Washington court yesterday, filed three more lawsuits targeting three additional cheat distributors.
Bungie alleges trademark infringement and unfair competition related to the unlicensed use of Destiny marks
Bungie says defendant Daniel Fagerberg Larsen (aka ‘Gokke’) lives in Denmark and is an owner of the Wallhax site, Elite Boss Tech, and 110 Canada.
2021
Bungie apologizes over phrase in Destiny 2
Company response
Bungie apologized to the public and Destiny 2 players after a weekly challenge in the game included the phrase “Blood and Honor,” which the article says was used in Nazi slogans. Bungie said the connection to anti-Semitism was unintentional and that it was preparing fixes for an upcoming patch.
Company response
Apology — Bungie
We apologize to all of our players that were hurt by the references
Remediation — Bungie
We are already preparing fixes in an upcoming patch.
Source excerpt
Bungie has apologized to the public, especially to the "Destiny 2" players, for including a common phrase used in Nazi slogans.
We are already preparing fixes in an upcoming patch. We apologize to all of our players that were hurt by the references
2021
Bungie responds to Destiny 2 references criticized as antisemitic
Company response
After players raised concerns that Destiny 2 challenge references resembled a Nazi Germany slogan, Bungie said the connection was unintentional, apologized to affected players, and said fixes were being prepared for an upcoming patch.
Company response
Apology — Bungie
We apologize to all of our players that were hurt by the references
Remediation — Bungie
We are already preparing fixes in an upcoming patch.
Source excerpt
The likeness sparked a larger conversation on social media, and Bungie immediately apologized for the unintentional similarity regarding the Cabal and real-world history.
We apologize to all of our players that were hurt by the references, and we are grateful to our community for bringing their concerns to our attention.
We are already preparing fixes in an upcoming patch.
1999
Myth II data-erasing bug and recall
A shipping defect in versions of Myth II was discovered shortly before release and could erase data from a player’s hard drive. Bungie recalled affected copies, creating a significant operational and financial setback for the studio.