Fortnite Takes Legal Action Against Cheaters and Cheat Sellers: “Ramping Up” Enforcement Announced

On November 26, the Fortnite Competitive Twitter/X account announced forthcoming “significant changes”aimed at curbing cheating within FNCS tournaments and the broader Fortnite landscape.

These changes are slated to be implemented with the launch of Chapter 6 Season 1, which is set to debut on December 1, 2024.

— Fortnite Competitive (@FNCompetitive)
November 26, 2024

Anticipated Changes to Combat Cheating in Fortnite

The official blog post highlighted several key modifications that will impact the competitive environment:

Increased legal action against both players who cheat and those selling cheating tools.
Ongoing investments in advanced detection methods, including in-game technical updates and continual revisions of competitive formats, from Ranked Cups to FNCS.
Restructure of tournament formats to allocate cash prizes exclusively to the highest tiers of competition in each region, featuring new FNCS Divisional Cups that necessitate players advance through several rounds before competing for rewards.
Players partnering with known cheaters in tournaments will incur a minimum 28-day ban, with prolonged penalties for recurring violations, emphasizing the importance of team integrity.
Those with competitive bans of 14 days or longer will be barred from participating in FNCS tournaments during the current and any overlapping seasons.
Exploration of additional eligibility requirements for players to participate in cash prize tournaments.

The enhancements in legal measures and cheat detection represent some of the most formidable changes to Fortnite’s competitive integrity, impacting not just high-level players but the entire player base engaged in Battle Royale modes.

Community Reactions: Divided Opinions on Changes

The announcement has sparked a variety of responses from the Fortnite community. Many players expressed immense enthusiasm about the crackdown on cheating, with one player exclaiming, “FINALLY!!!” and another anticipating, “Fortnite this Christmas gonna be miraculous.”

One notable stream personality remarked, “Hats off to Epic for taking proper action,” recognizing the seriousness of Epic Games’ newly pledged initiatives.

Said this on stream today. Hats off to Epic for taking proper action 🎩

— Avery (@Avxry)
November 26, 2024

Conversely, skepticism also prevails. Some players remain doubtful about the efficacy of these upcoming changes, with one stating, “I will believe it when I see it,” and another predicting that cheating might merely become less obvious instead of eliminating the problem entirely.

Another user remarked critically, “They’re really not doing anything but paying lip service… cheating will be rampant to new highs again in no time.”

Looking Forward: The Future of Fortnite in Chapter 6

The battle against cheating in live-service games—particularly in highly competitive genres like first-person shooters and Battle Royales, which includes titles like Warzone and Apex Legends—has been a persistent challenge that shows no signs of abating. The effectiveness of these newly proposed measures will be closely monitored as Chapter 6 unfolds.

As we prepare for Chapter 6 Season 1, don’t miss out on The Finale live event that will wrap up Chapter 5, along with insights into the new season’s map and upcoming Battle Pass skins.

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