<ul><li>Bungie faced criticism for using art from an independent artist without compensation or credit, further aggravating the negative sentiment surrounding the upcoming shooter game, Marathon.</li><li>Current and former employees revealed to Forbes that morale within Bungie is plummeting, with one individual describing the atmosphere as the worst it has ever been.</li><li>Concerns are escalating within the studio regarding the potential impact of Marathon's performance on Bungie's future, including worries about the game's marketing strategy and design direction.</li><li>Despite some positive feedback on the game's unique features, challenges such as its troubled production history and market competition raise doubts about its success as its release date approaches.</li></ul>

'The vibes have never been worse' Bungie's morale is reportedly in 'free fall' following its art theft fiasco

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