A Fortnite player claimed they’d quit to “chase other passions,” but it turns out, they were banned for cheating and helping others cheat.
Epic Games has spent years cracking down on Fortnite cheaters through lawsuits, bans, and public exposure. From lifetime bans on players like FaZe Jarvis to six-figure fines under the DMCA, the company has built a track record of making examples out of those who exploit the system.
In 2025 alone, Epic sued multiple players and cheat developers for selling hacks, organizing DDoS attacks, or manipulating tournament results. Each case ended with bans, public apologies, or, in some cases, financial ruin.
Fortnite cheater banned after fake retirement post exposed
Earlier this week, a Fortnite competitor posted a heartfelt farewell on X, saying they’d “been quit for a while now,” thanking teammates, supporters, and friends for “getting me this far.” The post ended with a kind goodbye and a promise to “still be around on socials.”
But just hours later, the official Fortnite Competitive account revealed a different story: “They were cheating in Fortnite tournaments and helping other players cheat. We took legal action and they’re banned from Fortnite.”
The twist hit harder after fans noticed that the same player had been replying to tweets praising Epic’s anti-cheat systems days before, even celebrating others getting banned. In one thread, they’d commented “W Epic Games” under a post about new security updates to detect DMA hardware cheats, the very type Epic now links to their own ban.
Epic hasn’t commented further on the legal details, but the timing aligns with its ongoing rollout of stricter tournament security. The feature requires Input-Output Memory Management Units to block memory access from external devices, a move designed to prevent DMA-based cheats.
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