HereS a breakdown of teh article:
Epic Games is cracking down on cheaters and hackers in Fortnite, taking legal action and imposing public punishments.
two individuals have been targeted:
Zebsi: This player was responsible for denial-of-service (dos) attacks against live streamers playing Fortnite. As part of their punishment,Zebsi had to post a public apology video on YouTube,stating they “regret my actions.”
Mirrored: This player admitted to using cheats in Fortnite tournaments and distributing them to others. Mirrored also posted a public apology video on YouTube, acknowledging their lifetime ban from the game and warning of legal consequences if they sell cheats again.
Epic’s Stance: Epic Games emphasized that “if you break the rules there are consequences.” This action is part of a broader, aggressive strategy against cheaters.
Previous Actions: The article mentions a previous settlement with players who won $20,000 in a tournament using cheats, with the winnings donated to charity. Epic has been involved in over a dozen similar lawsuits, frequently enough targeting those who profit from illicit activities in Fortnite.
Comparison to Other Games: The article contrasts Epic’s approach with Rockstar’s method in GTA Online,where players who used an exploit were simply blown up in-game.
* Outlook: The article suggests that while these Fortnite players might potentially be permanently banned, the trend of game developers taking strong action against cheaters is highly likely to continue.
