Epic Games Resolves Lawsuit With Fortnite Leaker Over Secrets

WHO:

[GamesIndustry.biz] - Epic Games, Hayden Cohen, Natalie Munoz (Epic spokesperson)

WHAT:

[GamesIndustry.biz] - Epic Games settled a lawsuit against former contractor Hayden Cohen for leaking confidential information about unannounced Fortnite collaborations.

[Video Games Chronicle] - The lawsuit accused Cohen of sharing information about upcoming Fortnite skins and events, including collaborations with brands like South Park, Minecraft, Peak, and Ben 10.

[GamesIndustry.biz] - The settlement prohibits Cohen from "possessing, accessing, using, or disclosing any of Epic's confidential or trade secret information."

[Video Games Chronicle] - The settlement does not mention any monetary relief or damages.

WHERE:

[GamesIndustry.biz] - The legal case involves Epic Games, which is known for its Fortnite game.

WHEN:

[Video Games Chronicle] - Epic Games took legal action against Cohen in March of the same year.

WHY:

[GamesIndustry.biz] - Epic Games stated that leaking confidential partner IP and trade secrets harms their partners and makes it harder to bring new intellectual properties to their games.

[Video Games Chronicle] - Epic emphasized that they do not allow sharing of confidential information and will continue to take action against such breaches.

HOW:

[Video Games Chronicle] - Cohen allegedly shared leaked information via X (formerly Twitter) using the now-deactivated account @AdireFNInfo, which had over 13,000 followers before it was shut down.

(UPDATED July 7, 2026 01:39 UTC)

Epic Games has settled a lawsuit against Hayden Cohen, a former contractor accused of leaking confidential information about upcoming Fortnite collaborations with brands like South Park and Minecraft. The settlement prohibits Cohen from accessing or disclosing any of Epic's confidential information, although it does not include any monetary relief or damages. Epic Games took legal action against Cohen in March of the same year, emphasizing their commitment to protecting partner IP and trade secrets from breaches.