Fortnite hackers are still active in Chapter 5, aimbot problem seemingly persists

Fortnite hackers have been on the rise since the beginning of Chapter 5. These cheaters have become a huge problem in the competitive scene lately, making many players quit. Hacks/cheats for Fortnite have become easily accessible, with various companies uploading their demos on YouTube without facing immediate consequences.

This article covers everything related to the Fortnite hacking situation and how to tackle it.

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The increasing number of reports about hackers in Chapter 5

Cheating/hacks is becoming popular and I don't think Fortnite are doing enough about it. byu/Leo9991 inFortNiteBR

Both X and Reddit are flooded with players complaining about the escalating hacker problem since the release of Chapter 5 Season 3. Many players, particularly those who play Ranked Matches, report encountering cheaters with aimbot software in almost every match.

As mentioned in the above Reddit post by player u/Leo9991, Fortnite does not punish cheaters until it's blatant. As per the post, Fortnite hackers only receive an account ban but no hardware ban. This means that since it's a free game, cheaters can make a new account and continue playing with hacks. On the other hand, a post by @PrimeZb on X states that even blatant aimbot users are not getting banned, ruining the gameplay experience for everyone.

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Finding Fortnite hacks has never been simpler

Search results for "Fortnite hacks" (Image via YouTube)

The ease of accessibility of inexpensive hacks is the primary reason behind the rise of Fortnite hackers. A simple search for "Fortnite hacks" on YouTube has hundreds of relevant results. While many channels get terminated within a week, that's still adequate time to access these links. New bot YouTube accounts reupload the same content almost immediately after a channel is terminated.

Fortnite hacks video description (Image via YouTube)

A lot of these videos appear to be produced only by a handful of companies, considering the similar titles and descriptions. They either take the user to a Mediafire or an external link (which is not mentioned for the viewer's safety).

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Dealing with Fortnite Hackers

1) Reporting the player in-game

Reporting a player in-game (Image via Epic Games)

If you get eliminated by a player who appears to be using hacks, you can report them in-game while spectating. Keep in mind that not every skilled player is a hacker, so use this feature only when you are certain. Many players are giving their absolute best in Ranked matches to unlock Chapter 5 Season 3 Ranked rewards faster, resulting in highly competitive matchmaking.

2) Contact Epic Games support

Epic Games contact form (Image via Epic Games)

Raising an Epic Games support ticket is another effective way to report Fortnite hackers. Head on to the contact page of Epic Games and select these specific options:

• Platform - Select your platform (such as PC)
• Product - Fortnite
• Contact Reason - Report Player/Violation

In the description box, describe the situation in detail and mention the potential hacker's username. You can also attach screenshots or screen recordings to support your report. You can raise a support ticket here.

It appears the Fortnite hackers primarily use cheats such as aimbots to rank up in competitive matches. Some hackers are found in casual matches using land vehicles to fly across the map. However, there have been no reports of cheaters in the new Fortnite Reload game mode so far. If you are having a hard time in other modes, consider playing Fortnite Reload until Epic Games addresses the issue.