Bungie Faces Plagiarism Claims Over Ace of Spades Nerf Gun

Bungie is facing accusations from artist Tofu_Rabbit, who claims that the design of the newly released Ace of Spades NERF gun for Destiny 2 closely resembles their 2015 fan art. The artist provided detailed comparisons highlighting similarities in color patterns, brush strokes, and specific wear-and-tear elements. This incident has sparked significant backlash within the community, with many fans calling out Bungie's past issues with plagiarism, including previous allegations related to fan art in 2021 and 2023. Bungie has publicly acknowledged the situation and stated they are investigating the claims while maintaining contact with the artist. Tofu_Rabbit expressed disappointment but refrained from blaming Bungie directly, suggesting the involvement of external contractors in the design process. The controversy has raised questions about Bungie's quality control and respect for community artwork.