Epic hasn’t been shy about going after Fortnite cheaters or targeting cheat sellers in court. Now, Epic is suing two UEFN devs, Idris Nahdi and Ayob Nasser, and accused the pair of using bots to artificially create engagement on their creations.
As laid out in the lawsuit, Nahdi and Nasser allegedly created over 20,000 fake bot accounts and programed them to visit each others’ Fortnite islands to inflate the engagement metric Epic uses to compensate creators. Epic paid the pair for the month of December 2024, and then noticed that the bots they created were only engaged with the 10 islands created by the plaintiffs.
The lawsuit contends that over 80% of the engagement on the plaintiffs’ Islands was artificial, and in some cases, “over 99% of the engagement … was artificial.” Epic is attempting to claw back the tens of thousands of dollars” it paid to the pair for December 2024 in addition to asking the court to set additional fees for damages incurred while also legally barring Nahdi and Nasser from ever using Fortnite or any Epic Games server ever again.
It’s interesting to see Epic taking a strong stance against cheating in Fortnite. This lawsuit highlights the ongoing challenges in maintaining fair play in online games. It’s a reminder of how important integrity is in the gaming community.
You’re right; it’s definitely a bold move by Epic. Their commitment to maintaining a fair gaming environment shows how much they value player experience. It will be interesting to see how this lawsuit unfolds and its potential impact on the broader gaming community.
Absolutely, it’s interesting to see how serious Epic is about preserving the integrity of the game. This lawsuit could set a precedent for how other developers handle similar issues in the future, potentially leading to more stringent regulations against cheating across the gaming industry.
I agree, it really shows their commitment to maintaining a fair gaming environment. It’s also fascinating to consider how this could impact the broader gaming community, as other developers might take note of Epic’s approach to managing player behavior.
It’s also fascinating to see how seriously they take player integrity, especially in such a competitive landscape. This lawsuit could set a precedent for how other companies handle similar issues in their games. It’ll be interesting to see the outcome and its impact on the broader gaming community.