Background on Skits
Skits is a professional Fortnite player from the Oceania region, which, while smaller than regions like North America (NA) or Europe (EU), is known for its tightly connected player base. Initially recognized for strong in-game performances, Skits’ career is now overshadowed by serious cheating allegations.
Major Tournament Results (2025)
- FNCS Major 1 – Oceania Grand Finals (Feb 16): 1st Place – $30,000 (with Danath & Mace)
- FNCS Major 2 - Oceania Grand Finals (Apr 27) 1st Place - $30,000 (with Danath & Mace)
- FNCS Major 3 – Oceania Grand Finals (Aug 3): 3rd Place – $9,000 (competing under an alias, with Verman & Solvey)
Allegations: Ban Evasion and Prior Ban
Skits was previously banned for rage cheating, using cheats in moments of frustration during competition. Despite this, he evaded that ban by competing in FNCS Major 3 under an alias. This ban evasion allowed him to qualify for the FNCS Global Championship in Lyon, France.
Skits showcased on the official FNCS broadcast as a Global Championship qualifier
Disqualification from FNCS Globals
Skits was disqualified from competing in the FNCS Global Championship due to this confirmed ban evasion. This marks a significant enforcement action addressing the loophole he exploited.
Claims of Innocence Despite Evidence
Despite strong evidence and the official ruling, Skits continues to maintain his innocence, denying the allegations of ban evasion and cheating.
Community Reaction
The Fortnite community has been vocal in condemning ban evasion and demanding stronger anti-cheating enforcement. Additionally, many professional players are calling for even more decisive action to uphold the integrity of competitive play.
OCE Fortnite Cheating – The Bigger Picture
Skits’ case is part of a troubling trend in OCE Fortnite:
- Mirrored – Permanently banned after admitting to Direct Memory Access (DMA) hardware cheats and selling cheats to others.
- RepulseGod – Banned and sued for account-sharing to unfairly qualify for the 2023 FNCS Global Championship.
- Several other OCE players have faced permanent bans for unethical practices, with Epic Games donating seized prize money to charity and requiring public apologies.
Epic Games’ Anti-Cheat Policy
Epic maintains a zero-tolerance stance on cheating, utilizing tools like Easy Anti-Cheat and pursuing legal action when necessary. Their measures include:
- Permanent bans for confirmed cheaters.
- Public accountability through forced apologies.
- All seized winnings are donated to charity.
Despite these policies, the Skits incident has highlighted enforcement challenges and loopholes that require attention.
What Makes the Skits Case Different
Unlike some other well-known cases, there hasn’t been any public proof of a lawsuit against Skits. Most of the evidence comes from the community and his past rule-breaking.
Conclusion
Skits was disqualified from the FNCS Global Championship after it was confirmed he used an alternative account to compete following a previous cheating ban. This situatuion shines a light on the ongoing struggle to combat cheating in OCE Fortnite and emphasizes the need for clear, consistent enforcement to keep the competition fair.
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