Fortnite Sues Accused Tournament Cheater

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  • Fortnite is suing a player for cheating in tournaments named Sebastian Araujo.
  • Epic Games actively combats cheating, 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 filings found by the community, it appears that the alleged player is Sebastian Araujo, who has been quite successful in Fortnite tours lately.

In addition to adding some eye-catching collaborations, Fortnite has also solidified its place as one of the most popular competitive shooters of the last few years. The developers are also actively making improvements to improve the overall experience for competitive players. For example, earlier this year, Fortnite removed vehicles from its Ranked mode, along with a host of other changes. This change was very well received by the community, given the increased dominance of vehicles in the game. Now, Epic Games has made yet another decision that will discourage players from cheating Fortnite.


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In a new tweet, Fortnite reveals that he is taking strict action against a competitive player. The post states that Fortnite file a lawsuit against a player for cheating in his tournaments. In addition, the player is also said to have used software and hardware to cheat and even had multiple accounts to reduce the chances of being caught. Reiterating Epic Games' strict stance on cheating Fortniteit further adds that it will take all necessary measures to combat the fraud, which includes legal action.


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While the post doesn't name the player in question, it seems the community has discovered who the player is. According to official court filings, 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 had quite a bit of success of late Fortnite tournaments, with total winnings of $1300 in September of this year alone. The player also achieved a podium finish in five out of six tournaments they played in September this year. Their total tournament earnings for the year 2024 are around $3,900 according to Liquipedia statistics.


Apparently, the player used both aimbots and wallhacks to gain an unfair advantage over their opponents. Both are some of the most common forms of cheating used in multiplayer shooters, allowing cheaters to automatically lock their 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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