Epic Games successfully sued Fortnite player Sebastian Araujo for using cheating software in tournaments, resulting in a $175,000 judgment and a lifetime ban from the game. This decision underscores Epic's commitment to maintaining fair play within its community. The company plans to donate any collected money to the Child's Play charity. This case is part of Epic's broader anti-cheating efforts, which include previous actions against others who have violated game integrity, highlighting its proactive approach to legal issues surrounding competitive gaming.
Late last year, Epic Games filed a lawsuit against a Fortnite player named Sebastian Araujo alleging that he used cheating software on multiple occasions during tournament play that allowed him to beat players who followed the game's rules.
Epic shared the news on social media and noted that the judgment was for $175,000. Additionally, Araujo has been banned from Fortnite for life.
This outcome shouldn't be too surprising, as Epic has aggressively gone after cheaters as well unscrupulous players who sell cheating programs.
Cheaters aren't the only ones who have to fear Epic's legal reprisals. The publisher sued a game tester in 2018 for leaking Battle Royale Season 4 details.
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