Christopher Barrett Settles Lawsuit With Sony and Bungie
The settlement closes a high-profile legal battle that pitted a veteran game director against his former employer and parent company over workplace misconduct allegations and disputed contract payments.
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Former Bungie director Christopher Barrett has reached a settlement with Sony Interactive Entertainment and Bungie over his 2024 termination. Barrett was fired after an internal investigation found he made inappropriate comments toward female employees. He sued for breach of contract and defamation, seeking over $200 million. The case was dismissed from Chancery Court and refiled. Barrett now says he is 'very satisfied' with the outcome. Terms are not disclosed.
Barrett, a Bungie veteran since 1999, was fired in March 2024 after multiple female employees reported his comments about their appearances and relationships, which an internal investigation deemed misconduct. He denied wrongdoing and in December 2024 sued SIE and Bungie for $200 million, claiming they fabricated the allegations to avoid paying him approximately $45 million in stock and retention bonuses.
The case was dismissed from the Delaware Court of Chancery in December 2025 on jurisdictional grounds, and Barrett refiled it in Superior Court the following month. The joint statement announcing the settlement did not include any payment details. Barrett said, 'The outcome is one I am very satisfied with.' His name was also added to the credits of Destiny 2.
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