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Ex-Bungie director Christopher Barrett settles $200M suit with Sony and Bungie

Christopher Barrett has settled his $200 million lawsuit against Sony and Bungie; terms were not disclosed and he said he is "very satisfied" with the outcome. Barrett, a nearly 25-year Bungie veteran who worked on Halo, Destiny and Marathon, filed the suit after his 2024 dismissal. He alleged he was fired to avoid paying roughly $45.6 million due under his contract; Sony had disclosed prior payments and messages it said showed misconduct. Both sides have disputed each other’s characterizations of the events.

• Settlement reached; terms undisclosed
• Barrett sued for $200M, claiming firing aimed at avoiding ~$45.6M in payments
• Sony disclosed ~ $36.8M paid in 2022 and ~$1.88M in 2023, and submitted messages alleging misconduct
• Barrett is a longtime Bungie director; his 2024 departure followed misconduct allegations and remains contested