Fortnite fans who used 20,000 bots to make money sued by Epic

Epic Games, the developer of the popular game Fortnite, has sued two individuals for allegedly using over 20,000 bots to inflate the engagement on their Fortnite creative islands. According to the lawsuit, the defendants, who are Fortnite creative developers, are accused of falsifying the popularity of their islands to earn money based on engagement metrics. The lawsuit claims that the defendants used automated bots to generate fake traffic and views on their islands, which are part of Fortnite's creative mode. This allowed them to earn money from Epic's Creator Support program, which pays creators based on the engagement their content receives. Epic Games alleges that the defendants' actions constitute fraud and breach of contract, and is seeking damages and an injunction to prevent them from continuing their alleged scheme. The case highlights the challenge of maintaining the integrity of in-game economies and the importance of addressing issues such as bot manipulation and fraudulent engagement.