Epic Games Sues Insider for Leaking Fortnite Content, Including South Park Crossover

The company maintains that such breaches of trust are wholly inadmissible.

Epic Games has officially initiated legal proceedings against a former external contractor, recognized online by the handle AdiraFNInfo, alleging the systematic disclosure of sensitive data and proprietary partner assets related to the flagship battle royale title, Fortnite.

The developer confirmed the litigation in a public statement on X, clarifying that it has “pursued legal recourse against a former associate who repeatedly disseminated confidential partner intellectual property and trade secrets acquired during their tenure with Epic.”

The publisher emphasized that this conduct is intolerable, noting that unauthorized leaks undermine strategic partnerships and jeopardize the seamless integration of new franchises into Epic’s ecosystem. The firm reaffirmed its commitment to taking decisive legal action against any staff or contractors who compromise proprietary information.

While the public announcement did not explicitly name the individual, court filings have identified the defendant as Hayden Cohen, who operated within the gaming community under the monikers AdiraFNInfo on X and AdiraFN on Discord.

Cohen, who served as a producer at Epic Games through a third-party staffing agency, had previously entered into a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Despite this legal obligation, he is accused of multiple violations by leaking details regarding upcoming seasonal collaborations and gameplay features.

The lawsuit includes evidence such as social media captures where the insider allegedly previewed future Fortnite content, including anticipated high-profile crossovers with “South Park” and “Solo Leveling.”

Source: iXBT.games