Bungie faces lawsuit from former director and criticism over hiring practices

Bungie, the developer of Destiny 2, is facing a lawsuit from Chris Barrett, a former director, who claims he was wrongfully fired to avoid a $45 million payout. He seeks over $100 million in damages, alleging defamation and misconduct by Bungie leadership. In a separate issue, former General Counsel Don McGowan criticized Bungie's hiring practices, suggesting that fans of the game are not being compensated fairly. He noted that the company's workforce has shrunk from 1,600 to about 850 employees amid layoffs. Bungie has not publicly responded to these claims. The company is also dealing with ongoing issues, including bugs in Destiny 2 and delays in the release of Marathon.