Epic Games has expanded its anti-cheat requirements for all Fortnite tournaments to include the mandatory enablement of Secure Boot and Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 on Windows PCs. The change, which went into effect February 27, 2025, aims to bolster security and prevent unauthorized modifications to the game environment during competitive play.
The move builds upon existing anti-cheat measures and reflects a growing industry trend toward hardware-backed security to combat cheating in online games. According to Epic Games, TPM 2.0 verifies the integrity of system security settings, making it more difficult for malware to compromise the game. Secure Boot, meanwhile, protects the boot process from tampering.
The new requirements extend beyond simply having TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot present on a system; they must be actively enabled. Players encountering issues with enabling these features can find guidance on the Epic Games support website and through resources like a YouTube tutorial published in March 2025 detailing the process.
In addition to Secure Boot and TPM 2.0, recent updates to Fortnite’s anti-cheat infrastructure now also include Input/Output Memory Management Unit (IOMMU) as a requirement. IOMMU adds another layer of hardware-backed security, further protecting the game from manipulation.
The policy change impacts players seeking to participate in official Fortnite tournaments. Players who do not meet the requirements will be ineligible for tournament participation. Epic Games has not commented on whether the requirements will be extended to casual gameplay beyond competitive events.
