Fortnite Pro Banned for Life After Cheating in Championship

Epic Games sues Morgan 'RepulseGod' Bamford, revokes winnings, and mandates public apology to uphold competitive integrity.

Morgan 'RepulseGod' Bamford was permanently banned from Fortnite tournaments after sharing his account to unfairly qualify for the 2023 Fortnite Championship Series Grand Finals.
Epic Games took legal action, requiring Bamford to forfeit his prize money, which was subsequently donated to the Child's Play charity.
Bamford was forced to post a public apology video admitting to his actions and apologizing to the Fortnite community for undermining fair play.
The community and esports analysts have praised Epic's firm stance, viewing it as a precedent to deter cheating in competitive gaming.
Bamford's case highlights the increasing severity of consequences for cheating in esports, as developers aim to protect the integrity of their competitions.