Epic Games initiates legal action against the developer and distributors of Fortnite cheating software

Epic Games recently initiated legal proceedings against creators and distributors of cheat programs for Fortnite, identified as Sincey Cheats and Vanta Cheats.

The action, highlighted by Polygon, targets the developer of the aimbot applications and several individuals selling them. Filed in North Carolina, where Epic is based, the lawsuit claims "tens of thousands" of Fortnite accounts associated with Sincey Cheats have been prohibited since February 2022, with over 15,000 bans in the United States alone.

Epic contends that Ediz Atas, known as Sincey Cheats and Vanta Cheats, has been generating revenue from these unauthorized programs for Fortnite since January 2023. The programs purportedly grant players illegitimate advantages, violating the game’s End User License Agreement and thwarting Epic's anti-cheat mechanisms. This alleged activity is believed to harm Epic’s financial interests by potentially reducing sales due to player dissatisfaction with cheating.

The lawsuit extends to five unnamed individuals suspected of distributing the cheat software.

Details of the compensation Epic is pursuing were not disclosed, but Polygon reports that the company seeks both statutory and compensatory damages, covering lost revenue, legal expenses, and other related costs.

Moreover, the SAG-AFTRA union has filed a complaint accusing Epic Games of unfair labor practices concerning their use of AI for Darth Vader's character in Fortnite.