Epic Games has filed a lawsuit against two known cheat distributors, Sincey Cheats and Vanta Cheats, intensifying its long-running efforts to curb cheating in Fortnite. The legal complaint goes beyond the usual claims of unfair gameplay advantages, accusing the defendants of impersonating Epic employees in an attempt to reverse YouTube takedown requests—an unusually aggressive tactic in the cheat software industry.
The lawsuit alleges that the individuals behind the cheating tools, including Ediz Atas of Sincey Cheats, have been profiting from software that undermines the game’s competitive integrity. The cheats reportedly allowed users to see through walls and employ auto-aim functions—giving them an overwhelming advantage in a game designed to reward skill and strategy. Epic claims this not only disrupts gameplay balance but also drives away legitimate players, ultimately hurting in-game monetization from items like the Battle Pass and cosmetic upgrades.
While legal action against cheat developers isn’t new—publishers like Bungie, Ubisoft, and Activision have filed similar suits—this case stands out for its allegation of email spoofing. According to the complaint, Sincey Cheats attempted to revoke DMCA takedowns by sending fraudulent emails that mimicked official Epic Games correspondence. The emails were crafted to appear as if they originated from Epic’s domain and included the name and signature of a real company employee. At least 11 such emails were sent, the lawsuit claims, in what Epic characterizes as a deliberate attempt to deceive YouTube’s moderation system.
Epic also reports that tens of thousands of Fortnite accounts have been banned for using cheats, including more than 15,000 within the United States alone. The company argues that the widespread availability of such tools creates a hostile environment for fair players and damages the long-term viability of the game’s ecosystem.
Although Epic has not disclosed a specific dollar amount in damages, the company is seeking compensation for lost profits, legal expenses, and broader harm caused to its business. The lawsuit also appears intended to send a broader message to cheat developers and resellers: unauthorized manipulation of online games—especially efforts that cross into fraudulent behavior—won’t go unanswered.
With Fortnite continuing to serve as one of the most-played and most-watched titles in gaming, the outcome of this case could influence how aggressively other studios pursue not just cheat creators, but the growing networks of resellers and content promoters who help distribute the tools. For Epic Games, it’s another step in its ongoing campaign to protect the integrity of its platform, both on and off the battlefield.
