Fortnite sues accused tournament cheater

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  • Fortnite is suing a player for cheating in tournaments, allegedly named Sebastian Araujo.
  • Epic Games actively fights cheating and recently filed a lawsuit against a player using the software.



Fortnite is suing an unnamed competitive player for cheating in his tournaments. However, according to court documents found by the community, it appears that the alleged player is Sebastian Araujo, who has had some success in Fortnite tournaments lately.

In addition to adding some enticing collaborations, Fortnite it has also cemented its place as one of the most popular competitive shooters in recent years. The developers also actively introduce improvements to improve the overall experience of competitive players. For example, earlier this year, Fortnite removed vehicles from ranked mode, along with a myriad of other changes. This change was largely welcomed by the community, considering the increasing predominance 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 new tweet, Fortnite reveals that it is taking stringent measures against a competitive player. The post states this Fortnite is filing a lawsuit against a player for allegedly cheating in his tournaments. Furthermore, it is also stated that the player reportedly used software and hardware to cheat and even had multiple accounts to reduce the chances of getting caught. Reiterating Epic Games' strict stance on cheating-in FortniteIt also adds that it will take all necessary measures to combat cheating, including legal action.


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While the post doesn't mention the player in question, it appears the community has found out who the player is. According to official court documents, the player is Sebastian 'Sabortian' Araujo. The player's Liquipedia page has also been updated recently and the player's current status has been updated to banned. The player seems to have had some success in recent times Fortnite tournaments, with a total win of $1300 in September of this year alone. The player also finished on the podium in five of the six tournaments he 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 has been using both goalbots and wallhacks to gain an unfair advantage over opponents. Both of these are some of the most common forms of cheating used in multiplayer shooters, allowing cheaters to automatically lock aim on opponents and spot them through walls. Fortnite has set a benchmark for anti-cheat in shooter games and this incident is just a testament to the developer's vision to create a level playing field for the community.

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