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The Fortnite unban wave has just begun! Cheaters who were banned for more than a year were given a second chance to play the game. At the same time, Epic Games has increased penalties for cheaters, which will result in more bans in the future.
In this article, we will reveal everything you need to know about the unban wave. Contrary to popular belief, only a small group of Fortnite players was given a chance. Many players who received lifetime bans have remained banned, and the bans for cheat sellers haven’t been lifted either.
Fortnite cheaters were given a second chance, but there’s a twist
Earlier this year, Epic Games announced that cheaters who’d been banned for over a year would be unbanned in April. The unban wave has finally begun, and those cheaters can now return to the game. However, they will be on a tight leash, as another offense may result in a lifetime ban.
While cheaters with these bans were given a second chance, the unban wave doesn’t affect cheat sellers nor those who received lifetime bans outside of cheating. Furthermore, players who cheated in tournaments will not be allowed to participate in them.
While this decision by Epic is quite controversial, the truth is that it likely won’t affect the gameplay. Not only does the unban wave affect a small group of Fortnite players, but many of them have no intention of returning to the game. Furthermore, the game developer now has stricter penalties for cheating.
The Fortnite creator still takes cheating seriously, and you can easily report cheaters in the game. Furthermore, you can contact Epic Games if you have any other questions or more proof that someone is cheating.
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