Fortnite is suing an accused tournament cheater

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



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

Apart from some tempting collaborations, Fortnite has also cemented its place as one of the most popular competitive shooters in recent years. The developers are also actively introducing improvements to improve the overall experience for competitive players. At the beginning of the year, for example Fortnite Vehicles have been removed from Ranked Mode, along with a variety of other changes. This change was generally well received by the community given the increasing dominance of vehicles in the game. Now Epic Games has made another decision that should stop players from cheating Fortnite.


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In a new tweet, Fortnite reveals that rigorous action is being taken against a competitor. The post says that Fortnite files a lawsuit against a player for allegedly cheating in his tournaments. Additionally, it is also stated that the player allegedly used software and hardware to cheat and even had multiple accounts to reduce the chances of getting caught. We reiterate Epic Games' strong stance on cheating FortniteIt further adds that it will take all necessary measures to combat fraud, including legal action.


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Although the post doesn't mention the player in question, it seems like the community has figured out 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 was updated to banned. The player seems to have been quite successful lately Fortnite Tournaments with total winnings of $1300 in September this year alone. The player also achieved a podium finish in five out of six tournaments he played in September this year. Her total tournament winnings for 2024 are about $3,900, according to Liquipedia stats.


Apparently, the player used both aimbots and wallhacks to gain an unfair advantage over his opponents. Both are some of the most common forms of cheating used in multiplayer shooters. They allow impostors to automatically aim at enemies and detect 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 of creating a level playing field for the community.

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