Fortnite, one of the world's most popular competitive shooters, has just filed a lawsuit against an unnamed competitive player who cheated his way into his tournaments.

Although Epic Games did not directly state who the player is, the court filings suggest that this could be Sebastian 'Sabortian' Araujo, who has been quite successful in Fortnite's competitive scene lately.

Fortnite's Perspective on Cheating in Competitive Events

'Fortnite' Sues Unnamed Esports Player For Allegedly Cheating in Tournament

Fortnite's developer Epic Games has never tolerated cheating, especially in all its competitions as reported by GameRant. Despite the gradual global increase in the game's popularity due to several crossovers and collaborations, it does not spare the unsportsmanlike player who tries to maneuver through the system.

Earlier this year, they took a huge step by removing vehicles from their ranked mode, which has elicited a positive reaction throughout the community. The entire move was part of several efforts to improve the game, making it more balanced as well as competitive.

Now, Epic Games escalated its approach by taking a case against a player who used software and hardware to cheat in Fortnite tournaments. The developer has thus sent a strong message throughout the gaming community that the act of cheating will not be tolerated, no matter how successful or skilled the player may be.

The Lawsuit Against Sebastian 'Sabortian' Araujo

While the official tweet from Fortnite did not mention the player's identity, the community quickly discovered the alleged cheater's name.

According to court filings, the player is identified as Sebastian 'Sabortian' Araujo, a name many in the Fortnite competitive scene will recognize. Araujo, who has been a prominent player in recent tournaments, was doing great, winning podium finishes in five out of six tournaments played in September 2024.

Altogether, he earned $1,300 in September from those competitions, and his earnings for 2024 sum up to around $3,900.

Methods of Cheating: Aimbots and Wallhacks

The lawsuit states that Araujo employed both aimbots and wallhacks in his Fortnite games. Aimbots are a type of cheat that automatically locks the player's aim onto an opponent, giving them an unfair advantage in combat situations.

Wallhacks allow players to see through walls, revealing the positions of enemies who would otherwise be hidden. These cheats, common in many competitive shooters, give cheaters a significant edge over legitimate players, ruining the integrity of competitive gameplay.

Fortnite has set the bar so high for anti-cheat measures, and this lawsuit is just one of the developer's steps to maintain the fairness of competition in the competitive environment. That Epic Games would now sue one of its top players makes clear how dedicated they are to keeping the integrity of the Fortnite esports ecosystem.

The filing of this lawsuit underlines Fortnite's serious intentions to ensure that cheaters have no place in competitive tournaments. Punishing players through legal measures is one way to send a strong message to the community.

It's not just a matter of catching cheaters but also warning players that competitive integrity counts and any player that violates the rules will seriously meet their dire fate.

With Fortnite preparing for future tournaments and updates, the company will implement stricter anti-cheat systems, which will make it harder for cheaters to thrive. This lawsuit against Sebastian Araujo is just one of the measures that Epic Games has been taking to ensure that Fortnite remains competitive and that players can play on a level playing field.

Last month, Epic Games shut down the Fortnite tournament because of a strange map bug. Apparently, while the tournament was popular, the publisher decided to halt it temporarily. It's a game-breaking bug that merges multiple worlds together and it's not a healthy change in the game anymore.