A recent issue arose when fan-made art was used in the design of an upcoming Destiny 2 Nerf gun, causing some controversy. However, the situation has been resolved, with Bungie agreeing to compensate and credit the artist involved.
The trouble started when Bungie revealed the Nerf Ace of Spades, a Nerf gun based on a hand cannon from Destiny. Artist Tofu_Rabbit pointed out that the design closely resembled a commission they had done in 2015, with clear similarities in brush strokes and details.
Bungie responded promptly, stating that they were investigating the issue internally and with their partner, Nerf. They also reached out to the artist to address the situation. After some back and forth, a resolution was reached, with Bungie and Nerf agreeing to compensate and credit Tofu_Rabbit for their artwork.
Tofu_Rabbit expressed satisfaction with the outcome, acknowledging Bungie’s professionalism and gratitude for resolving the matter. This incident raises questions about how such a mix-up could occur, especially given previous instances where unofficial art found its way into Destiny 2 content.
Despite the confusion, the Nerf Ace of Spades is available for preorder for players who achieve the Legend Title in Destiny 2: The Final Shape by September 24. It’s priced at $50, with remaining stock open to others after the deadline.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of proper licensing and asset management in collaborations between game developers and merchandise partners. Hopefully, lessons will be learned from this situation to prevent similar issues in the future.