Destiny 2's Red War Campaign Faces Lawsuit Over Plot Theft

The popular game Destiny 2, developed by former Halo creators Bungie, is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Kelsey Martineau, who claims that elements from his story were improperly used in Destiny 2’s 2017 campaign, The Red War. The plaintiff, who wrote under the pen name Caspar Cole, alleges that Bungie lifted key characters and plot points from his original work posted online, including similarities between Martineau's 'Overlord Yinnerah' and Destiny's 'Dominus Ghaul.' Martineau's lawsuit seeks to prevent further distribution of content related to these storylines and is demanding a jury trial. Bungie has yet to respond publicly to the allegations amidst a challenging period involving staffing cuts and community backlash.

The lawsuit involves allegations of copyright infringement against Bungie, claiming that the studio stole plot elements and characters from Kelsey Martineau's original story for use in Destiny 2’s Red War campaign.

Destiny 2, launched in 2017, has been celebrated for its compelling cooperative gameplay and vast universe. Despite controversies and staff layoffs in recent years, Bungie has committed to an ongoing development plan for the game, aiming to keep its rich lore and sci-fi elements engaging for players long into the future.