Epic is handing out 2,000 free V-Bucks to falsely banned Fortnite accounts

Epic Games is reactivating falsely banned Fortnite accounts and giving 2,000 free V-Bucks to these affected as an apology. Those gamers whose accounts have been wrongly banned will obtain a message from Epic on log-in that reads: “We incorrectly banned your account. We’re sorry and will be granting V-Bucks to your account to compensate for the error.”

These banned accounts have been caught within the crossfire in Epic’s crackdown on cheaters and gamers who use unlawful software program. The firm has taken a number of steps towards making Fortnite truthful for all its gamers. Just final month, Epic introduced that it had bought anti-cheat software maker Kamu to guard its gamers.

Epic’s apology may be seen on a reddit thread, the place u/windtcw has posted a screenshot of the message. Many customers within the thread, nevertheless, spotlight that their very own apparently falsely banned accounts have nonetheless not been restored.

Many gamers specific their frustration about having their account disabled with out clarification – except for a discover that their account was concerned in “suspicious activity.”

Epic’s digital foreign money may be purchased with actual cash. Fortnite V-Bucks are bought in particular portions – 2,500 V-Bucks prices £19.99/$24.99, so 2,000 V-Bucks is to not be sniffed at. V-Bucks may be spent on in-game character equipment in addition to Fortnite Season 5 Battle Passes, a tiered system which unlocks challenges.