Such has been the case inBlack Ops 6, witha reported 19,000-plus bans for bad actors.

As has been the case inMarvel Rivals, which beganterminating games mid-match if a cheater was detected.

Ubisoft’s open world stealth adventure is out in the wild, and now the damage control begins.

Naoe stands on a rooftop in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

In other words, if you’re caught cheating,the consequences are instant and almost always harsh.

Beginning in April, first-time cheaters will experience a one-year matchmaking ban if they’re caught cheating.

The decision will allow “former cheaters to learn from their mistakes while still punishing and deterring cheating.”

Emperor Palpatine in Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 3.

Though, if they’re caught a second time, an automatic lifetime ban will be put into effect.

They may also be subject to a loss of winnings.

At the end of its announcement, Fortnite explicitly wrote that “Additional consequences may include legal repercussions.”

players battling next to a supply crate in fortnite og.

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Thatsame announcementalso detailed a separate playerwho’s been sued for stealing and reselling accounts.

In other words, if you mess around, you will find out.

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