Epic Games is once again showing it’s serious about keeping Fortnite fair and fun for everyone. In its latest crackdown, the developer has taken legal action against two players who not only cheated but also disrupted the game for others in serious ways.
Epic’s Continued War Against Cheaters
Fortnite is one of the world’s biggest battle royale games. It’s often targeted by cheaters looking for shortcuts to win. Despite strong anti-cheat software, Epic Games doesn’t rely only on tech. The company has a track record of suing players who break the rules or profit from cheating.
In early 2025, Epic forced a cheater to post an apology video and donate tournament winnings to charity. It’s all part of protecting the competitive scene and keeping Fortnite fair for honest players.
Two Cheaters Face Serious Consequences
On July 14, Epic shared news that it took legal action against two players:
- One of them, a player using the name “Mirrored,” was caught cheating in official tournaments and selling cheat tools to others.
- The second player, who goes by “Zebsi,” carried out DDoS attacks on streamers, flooding their connections to disrupt live gameplay.
Both players have been permanently banned from Fortnite. That’s a lifetime lockout from one of gaming’s biggest titles. But Epic didn’t stop there. Both players had to record apology videos admitting what they did.
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Mirrored, who had around 200 followers, posted a short video admitting to cheating and selling hacks. They vowed to stop under threat of further legal action. Zebsi, with about 2,000 followers, released a brief video apologizing for the DDoS attacks and harm caused.
Public Shame and Community Reaction
The community reacted fast and had mixed feelings. Many mocked the cheaters and turned their apologies into memes. Others praised Epic for sending a clear message that cheating has real-world consequences. The apology videos were only about a minute long but served as public warnings.
Epic’s Multipronged Defense Strategy
These lawsuits are part of a bigger strategy to protect Fortnite:
- Recently, Epic reduced bots in matches from 75 to 65, making games more competitive.
- Epic has been involved in over a dozen lawsuits against those profiting from Fortnite cheats.
- Epic keeps Fortnite fresh with updates like Fortnite Reload and rumors of a Squid Game map. Such content keeps players engaged and the need for fair play high.
Why Epic Goes This Far
Some might think lawsuits and apology videos are too harsh for gaming offenses. But cheating can be big business. It’s not just individuals gaining an edge. It’s an industry selling hacks, hardware mods, and cheats. These hurt esports and ruin games for millions of honest players.
It’s not just Fortnite facing this issue. Other games like Destiny 2, Valorant, and even Nintendo’s piracy lawsuits show how widespread the problem is. Companies increasingly use legal action and public apologies to scare off cheaters.
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Epic’s message is clear. If you break the rules, you’ll face consequences both in-game and in real life. As long as some players risk everything for a shortcut, Epic will keep fighting back.
