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valuing developer Riot Games and Destiny 2 studio Bungie has filed a joint lawsuit against cheat maker GatorCheats.
The two companies filed the lawsuit on Friday (January 8), alleging that the cheat maker’s software has caused both studios “millions of dollars” in economic damage as well as damage to their reputations.
In the lawsuit, which was obtained and shared by Polygon, companies say cheating undermines valuing and Destiny 2The free monetization model, in which players purchase “optional in-game items” to “enhance their experience” by being able to[ing] and / or destroy[ing] the communities of game players ”.
“A vital part of the player experience is the fairness and integrity of the games, and therefore the Plaintiffs invest an enormous amount of time and money to ensure that all players are on an equal footing and have a fair chance of progress in the games “, demand reads. “If players perceive that others are cheating or have an unfair advantage, they will become frustrated with the games and stop playing.”
Bungie and Riot are now seeking an injunction against the distribution of valuing and Destiny 2 cheats, as well as end of support for any existing GatorCheats software. A full accounting of all GatorCheats sales in the United States, all income earned from all GatorCheats sales, and a variety of damages and attorneys’ fees has also been requested.
The lawsuit also noted that Cameron Santos, the founder of GatorCheats, received a cease and desist from Bungie in November. GatorCheats initially complied with the notice, informing players that it would stop selling the software, but later publicly stated that it would continue to support the cheats for players who had already purchased it. Bungie also believes that GatorCheats continued to sell the software privately.
A spokesperson for Riot Games said Polygon who believes that “cheating undermines the competitive integrity of a game and erodes the trust of the community.” The company is also “fully committed to upholding these values for its players, so when we hear about a cheat maker, you can bet we’re going to go after them.”
It’s worth noting that the GatorCheats website is now “under construction” and has been completely stripped of content. No hearing date has been set for the case.
GatorCheats is the latest hack vendor to be targeted by Bungie. Last October, Bungie issued a cease and desist order against PerfectAim for its Destiny 2 traps, which are no longer available.
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