Chris Barrett
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Christopher (Chris) Barrett was a long-time employee at Bungie, contributing greatly to the development of the Myth series, the Halo series, and the Destiny series, as well as assisting in the pre-production of the new Marathon. During his lengthy tenure at the company, Barrett served as an art director, creative director, and game director. In March 2024, he was reportedly let go from Bungie following allegations of misconduct from other employees at the studio.
Biography
Christopher Barrett joined Bungie in 2000. In 2001, when Halo: Combat Evolved was released, Barrett was credited as an artist on Bungie's team.[1] During Halo 2's development, Barrett was working as a Lead environment artist.[2] He also worked as a campaign environment lead.[3] Barrett did additional art direction in Halo 3: ODST and additional environment art in Halo: Reach.[4][5]
Notably, he worked on the campaign level Metropolis in Halo 2, and is most known from his personal Easter Egg; Tterrab Industries.
Gameography
- Myth II - Multiplayer Artist
- Myth II: Chimera
- Halo: Combat Evolved - Artist
- Halo 2 - Lead Environment Artist
- Halo 3 - Campaign Environment Lead
- Halo 3: ODST - Additional Art Direction
- Halo: Reach - Additional Environment Art
- Destiny - Art Director
- Destiny 2 - Game Director
Bungie.net Profile
- Nickname: Barry
- Classification: GrizzledAncients
- Current Job: Environment Art Director
- Origin: Burlington, VT
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- Biography: Chris has contributed to multiple projects at Bungie including Myth II, Myth II: Chimera, Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2.[6]