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Copyright Battle: Bungie Faces Lawsuit Over Destiny 2

5/6/2025

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Matthew Kelsey Martineau's copyright lawsuit against Bungie is set to move forward, as the court rejected Bungie's attempt to dismiss the case. Martineau argues that elements of his work closely mirror the narrative of Destiny 2's Red War campaign, igniting fears of plagiarism and challenging the integrity of creative ownership in gaming.

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Matthew Kelsey Martineau's copyright lawsuit against Bungie is set to move forward, as the court rejected Bungie's attempt to dismiss the case. Martineau argues that elements of his work closely mirror the narrative of Destiny 2's Red War campaign, igniting fears of plagiarism and challenging the integrity of creative ownership in gaming.