Bungie Wins Lawsuit Against Racist Destiny 2 Player Who Harassed A Community Manager

Bungie continues its legal battle winning streak as the company once again emerges victorious in a lawsuit against a Destiny 2 player who harassed a community manager. The judge awards Bungie nearly half a million dollars in damages and fees, highlighting the severity of the player's racist and threatening behavior.

In its complaint, Bungie revealed that the player embarked on a relentless campaign of racism and harassment after Bungie promoted artwork by a fan of color. The player targeted the community manager and their spouse with racist and threatening voice messages, texts, demands for racist gameplay, and even prank pizza deliveries to their home.

Last year, the case gained attention when Canadian telecom TextNow was required to provide the perpetrator's identity and call information. The legal process has been lengthy and costly for Bungie, underscoring the studio's commitment to protecting its employees and pursuing justice against those who engage in online harassment.

The judge presiding over the case entered a default judgment in favor of Bungie, with the studio being awarded a substantial sum of nearly half a million dollars in damages and fees. The ruling serves as a powerful reminder that toxic behavior has very real consequences and will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

Good afternoon! I'm taking a moment to highlight a win we got yesterday on behalf of @Bungie, who sprang into action to ensure the safety of an employee who was targeted for racist harassment and threats last year.

— Kathryn Tewson (@KathrynTewson) July 12, 2023