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Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Epic Games Files Lawsuit Against Fortnite Cheat Developer
Image via Epic Games Fortnite developer Epic Games has filed a fresh lawsuit targeting a player accused of creating and distributing cheat software that offers unfair in-game advantages. The accused, Ediz Atas - known online as 'Sincey Cheats' and 'Vanta Cheats'—allegedly developed tools that let players see through walls and auto-aim at opponents. Epic claims cheating tools are harming game integrity Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, the lawsuit alleges that Atas has been selling these tools since January 2023. The software reportedly bypasses Epic's in-game anti-cheat mechanisms and violates the game's End User License Agreement (EULA). According to Epic, the cheating tools give players an unfair advantage and disrupt the gameplay experience for others. The company says that this has caused genuine players to abandon Fortnite, which in turn affects in-game purchases such as cosmetics, battle passes, and other content that form a major part of Epic's revenue model. Developer accused of posing as Epic employee The complaint goes further to accuse Atas of impersonating an Epic Games employee. The lawsuit claims that he sent emails to YouTube's copyright division, falsely claiming to represent Epic, in an attempt to reverse DMCA takedown notices that were aimed at cheat-related videos. Epic also noted that it has issued tens of thousands of bans to accounts using this software, with over 15,000 bans coming from users in the United States alone. The lawsuit targets not just Atas, but also five unnamed individuals who allegedly helped distribute the cheating software via Discord servers, websites, and Telegram channels. This is not the first time Epic Games has pursued legal action against cheaters. The company has previously taken strong measures against players violating competitive rules, including lifetime bans and public apologies. However, this new lawsuit highlights Epic's growing focus on developers and resellers of cheat software, which the company views as a significant threat to the game's ecosystem. Industry experts see this as part of a broader trend in the gaming world. Developers like Riot Games and Bungie have also filed lawsuits against cheat creators in recent years, sometimes winning multi-million dollar judgments. Despite occasional controversies, Fortnite continues to attract millions of players daily. With the arrival of Chapter 6 Season 3 and new collaborations like Star Wars, Epic seems keen to preserve the competitive integrity of the game—by any legal means necessary. Also Read: What is Supernova Gear in Fortnite and how to unlock It fast
Digital Trends
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
Epic Games brings down the hammer on Fortnite cheat makers
Epic Games has filed a new lawsuit against cheat makers Sincey Cheats and Vanta Cheats, citing both violations of Epic's terms in Fortnite and alleging that the defendants fraudulently impersonated Epic Games in an attempt to revoke the takedown of several YouTube videos. While lawsuits against cheat makers are nothing new (Bungie, Activision, Ubisoft, and Tencent Games have all previously filed lawsuits against distributors), impersonating an Epic employee is unusual. The lawsuit targets not only the creators of these tools but also groups that resold the software. The cheats allowed players to see through walls and use auto-aim against opponents, rendering in-game cover meaningless and ensuring that every bullet hit its mark. According to Epic Games, Sincey Cheats — also known as Ediz Atas — has created and sold cheat software since January 2023. Recommended Videos Epic claims that the cheats and the corresponding advantage they grant over non-cheat users directly harm the company by pushing away non-cheating players and thus removing the customer base for in-game items like the Battle Pass and cosmetics. 🚨 An update on our fight against cheating in Fortnite We filed a new lawsuit against an individual who developed and sold cheating software that helped players see through walls and auto aim. We're also going after people who helped sell this software. Creating and selling… — Epic Games Newsroom (@EpicNewsroom) June 10, 2025 The lawsuit claims Epic has 'issued tens of thousands of bans against Fortnite accounts' that used these cheats, including more than 15,000 in the United States. Epic filed DMCA takedowns against several YouTube videos that demonstrated the cheats in action and worked as an advertisement, in response to which Sincey Cheats allegedly spoofed an employee email in an attempt to revoke the takedowns. According to the suit, 'the email was manipulated to appear as if it had come from Epic by appearing to originate from an email address with the domain name @ using the name of an actual Epic employee, and using 'Epic Games, Inc' in the signature block.' 'Sincey cheats sent at least 11 virtually identical copies of this same fraudulent email,' according to the lawsuit. Epic didn't explicitly state the amount it seeks in damages, but the company is looking to make up for lost profits and other costs associated with the lawsuit.
