Epic Games Files Lawsuit Against Fortnite Cheat Developer

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