Summary
- Fortnite is suing a player for cheating in tournaments, allegedly named Sebastian Araujo.
- Epic Games actively fights cheating, recently filed a lawsuit against a player using software.
Fortnite is suing an unnamed tournament player for cheating in its tournaments. However, according to the judgments found by the community, it seems that the alleged player is Sebastian Araujo, who has had a lot of success in Fortnite tournaments lately.
In addition to adding some enticing collaborations, Fortnite has also solidified its place as one of the most popular competition shooters in recent years. The developers are also actively introducing improvements to improve the overall experience for competitive players. For example, earlier this year, Fortnite removed vehicles from its ranked location, along with a host of other changes. This change was very well received by the community, given the increased dominance of vehicles in the game. Now Epic Games has made another decision that will discourage players from cheating Fortnite.
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In a recent tweet, Fortnite reveals that it is taking strict action against a competitive player. It says so in the post Fortnite files a lawsuit against a player for alleged cheating in their tournaments. In addition, it is also said that the player reportedly used software and hardware to cheat, and even had multiple accounts to reduce the risk of getting caught. Reiterate Epic Games' strict stance on cheating Fortniteit further adds that it will take all necessary measures to combat cheating, which also includes legal action.
Epic Games Sues Fortnite Player Sabortian for Cheating
While the post doesn't name the player in question, it seems the community has discovered who the player is. According to official court documents, the player is Sebastian 'Sabortian' Araujo. The player's Liquipedia page was also recently updated, and the player's current status has been updated to banned. The player seems to have been quite successful of late Fortnite tournaments, with total winnings of $1300 in September of this year alone. The player also got a podium finish in five out of six tournaments they played in September this year. Their total tournament prize winnings for the year 2024 are around $3,900 according to Liquipedia statistics.
Apparently, the player used both aimbots and wallhacks to gain an unfair advantage over their opponents. Both of these are some of the most common forms of cheating used in multiplayer shooters, allowing cheaters to automatically lock their target on opponents and see them through walls. Fortnite has set a benchmark for anti-cheating in shooters, and this incident is just proof of the developer's vision to level the playing field for society.