Epic Games has taken a significant stand against cheating in competitive gaming by suing a Fortnite pro, Morgan Bamford, who shared his account to unfairly qualify for a tournament. The company not only banned him from future tournaments but also donated his prize money to charity. Bamford publicly admitted his violation in a video, reinforcing the consequences of such actions and urging honesty in competitive play. This incident highlights a shift toward more aggressive enforcement against cheating, particularly among top players in gaming communities.
Cheating is never a winning strat, the competitive Fortnite X account posted on February 17.
My actions violated Epic's rules and I was disqualified from the tournament.
Cheating in tournaments ruins the fun for the players who earned their spot in tournaments and I apologize to the Fortnite community for my actions.
Tens of thousands of cheaters are banned from online multiplayer games like Call of Duty every month, but it’s rarer for companies to have to step in and punish top players in the community.
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