Epic Games Settles Leak Case With Ex-Contractor Over Fortnite Collabs
▼ Summary
– Epic Games settled a lawsuit with former contractor Hayden Cohen, who was accused of leaking unannounced Fortnite collaborations.
– The settlement bars Cohen from possessing, accessing, using, or disclosing any of Epic’s confidential or trade secret information, including sharing it with third parties.
– Cohen was accused of leaking details about Fortnite crossover events with franchises like Minecraft, South Park, Ben 10, and Game of Thrones.
– The proposed settlement did not specify any monetary relief, though Epic’s lawsuit had sought damages for “actual loss and unjust enrichment.”
– In separate Epic news, the company showcased Rocket League running on Unreal Engine 6 and highlighted its $1.5 billion partnership with Disney.
Epic Games has officially resolved its legal dispute with a former contractor accused of leaking sensitive information about upcoming Fortnite collaborations. The settlement brings a close to a case that spotlighted the company’s aggressive stance on protecting its confidential trade secrets and partner IP.
The former contractor, Hayden Cohen, has agreed to a court-approved judgment that permanently bars them from “possessing, accessing, using, or disclosing any of Epic’s confidential or trade secret information.” The order also explicitly prohibits Cohen from sharing such information with any third parties in the future.
The legal action, filed earlier this year, stemmed from allegations that Cohen leaked details on several unannounced Fortnite crossover events. These included partnerships with major franchises like Minecraft, South Park, Ben 10, and Game of Thrones, among others. While Epic’s original lawsuit sought damages covering “actual loss and unjust enrichment,” the proposed settlement did not specify any monetary terms.
“We took legal action against the former contractor who repeatedly leaked confidential partner IP and trade secrets that they received while working with Epic,” said Natalie Munoz, an Epic Games spokesperson, in a statement to Game File. “We’ve asked the court to approve the stipulated injunction to ensure they cannot publish or share Epic’s confidential information again.”
The case drew significant attention from the gaming community, especially after an account known as Adirafninfo , which had shared insider information on upcoming Fortnite content , was disabled. Leaks from that account had previously circulated online, detailing collaborations planned for the months ahead.
In other Epic-related developments, the company recently showcased how Rocket League performs on Unreal Engine 6. A promotional clip featured text reading “New era, new engine,” followed by a rapid sequence of sleek car visuals that concluded the in-game demonstration. The segment then transitioned to a brief animation, positioning Rocket League alongside Epic’s broader project lineup, including Fortnite and its multi-year, $1.5 billion partnership with Disney. That collaboration is reportedly set to include a Star Wars shooter similar in style to Arc-Raiders.
(Source: Eurogamer.net)
