Epic Games has initiated legal action against a Fortnite player accused of creating and selling cheat software. This lawsuit asserts that the individual, identified as Ediz Atas, also known as Sincey Cheats and Vanta Cheats, has been marketing software since January 2023 that provides players with unfair advantages, such as the ability to see through walls and auto-aim at enemies.
According to Epic, this cheating undermines the integrity of the game, violates its end-user license agreement, and affects player retention, which in turn impacts the company’s revenue from in-game purchases. The lawsuit also highlights allegations that Atas impersonated an Epic Games employee, sending misleading emails to YouTube’s copyright team to evade takedowns related to the software.
Epic has made it clear that they have banned thousands of players caught utilizing this cheating software. Furthermore, the lawsuit targets five unnamed individuals who are reportedly selling the software through platforms like Discord and various websites.
In gaming news, Fortnite has launched Chapter 6 Season 3, which centers around superheroes. This season features an exciting battle pass that includes characters such as Robin and a version of Superman inspired by an upcoming James Gunn film set for release on July 11.
Recently, a significant collaboration with the Star Wars franchise allowed players to experience epic moments, like blowing up the towering Death Star. Additionally, rumors are swirling about a potential new game mode for Fortnite OG, sparked by leaks from known Fortnite insiders.
It is suggested that Epic might eliminate bots from the OG version, creating a more competitive environment filled solely with real players. There’s also talk of a casual version of Fortnite OG that could incorporate a mix of players and bots, although these changes remain unconfirmed.
Overall, with a vibrant new season and potential new features on the horizon, fans are eagerly anticipating what comes next for Fortnite.