A recent incident has highlighted the ongoing challenge of cheating in competitive Fortnite, even at the highest levels like the FNCS. While the FNCS attracts the best players, it also attracts those looking for an unfair advantage. In this instance, a player using cheating software has been caught, and Epic Games has responded with a significant penalty.
This isn’t just a simple disqualification. The cheater’s competitive Fortnite career is over. They’ve been permanently banned from all future tournaments, and their ill-gotten prize money has been donated to charity. This raises questions about the prevalence of FNCS cheating and how this player managed to get as far as they did.
Interestingly, this case didn’t involve the most recent FNCS Major 1 for 2025. The infraction occurred last year, with the player using cheating software to qualify for and compete in the Grands. The fact that they reached such a high level undetected is concerning, but Epic Games has now taken decisive action.
Beyond the lifetime ban and charitable donation, the player even released a statement regarding their actions. This high-profile case is a reminder that FNCS cheating, while perhaps not rampant, remains a problem. Epic Games has been actively combating this issue, recently reducing the number of smaller tournaments, making it more difficult for cheaters to profit. While this change can be frustrating for emerging players seeking early earnings, it’s a measure aimed at curbing cheating.
Epic has also intensified its efforts to identify and ban cheaters. This latest case is the most prominent in recent times, demonstrating that while such instances may be infrequent, they still occur. The severity of the punishment, however, sends a strong message and underscores Epic’s commitment to maintaining a level playing field in competitive Fortnite.
