Fortnite player hacks FNCS just to prove a point
One player has exposed problems with Fortnite anti-cheat and purposefully hacked the FNCS system to prove a point, adding to the contention around the game.
11th Aug 2020 09:01
Images via Epic Games
Fortnite player hacks FNCS just to prove a point
One player has exposed problems with Fortnite anti-cheat and purposefully hacked the FNCS system to prove a point, adding to the contention around the game.
11th Aug 2020 09:01
Images via Epic Games
While Epic Games' anti-cheat has been a point of contention for a while now, one player has purposefully hacked into Fortnite just to prove a point. Epic's battle royale brawler is known for throwing the ban hammer around with little (or no) explanation, with the inner workings of anti-cheat being put in the crosshairs of angry fans.
Now, a North American player nicknamed Kona has made his way to the Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) by cheating. This political statement was an attempt to prove just how bad anti-cheat is, with Kona even streaming himself on Twitch while using aimbot.
Kona starting a 'revolution'
Although Kona didn't reveal how long he's been "cheating" for, the fact he was able to do it at all is definitely an issue. Their stream has since been viewed thousands of times, with many praising them for highlighting the problems within Fortnite.
Posting on Twitter, Kona said he's "started a revolution" and told his followers, "The anti-cheat in this game is so terrible to the point where someone can get to the finals. I hope people learn from this". Taking one for the team, Kona said he was "sacrificing" his account to show just how bad things are with anti-cheat.
In the end, Kona made the FNCS qualifier finals and could've made the heats. Unsurprisingly, he was later disqualified and has been banned from Fortnite.
There's been a slew of controversy recently around the game, with major accusations that players are cheating in tournaments. This came to a head when player Zykoma accused a trio teammate called Bman of using "soft aim" in the Bugha Cup and Daily Cash Cups.
Elsewhere, Waffles was banned from the FNCS when he was seemingly caught in the middle of the game's glitches and got trapped in the recent Coral Castle waterfall drama.
The big problem here is the fact these tournaments have prize funds worth thousands of dollars. This isn't just a standard match of Fortnite where you compete at a level with your friends, meaning cheating in pro circles is a much more serious issue. Is Kona a modern-day Robin Hood who's doing the work of the people? You decide!
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