Sommerset believes she was falsely banned from competitive Fortnite events.
An unexpected notification popped up during professional Fortnite player Kayla 'Sommerset' Coy's recent Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) Divisionals endeavor. While playing Fortnite Ranked, Sommerset exited a match to find her account had been banned for "teaming with a cheater."
The streamer was taken aback, stunned by the notification, and took to social media to plead her case. Epic Games has yet to unban her account.
Why was Sommerset banned from Fortnite tournaments?
The image above, captured from the Fortnite player's live stream, tells the entire story. During her Jan. 25 livestream, she was merely playing Ranked Solo Battle Royale. After losing a match and returning to the lobby, Sommerset was notified that she had been banned from Fortnite tournaments for 28 days.
She immediately threw her hands up, genuinely shocked by what occurred. She questioned how Epic could issue a punishment for "teaming with a cheater" when she streams every tournament. The streamer then began putting pieces together of what potentially unfolded.
She later explained that one of her current teammates, 'Jamer,' recently had their Fortnite account compromised. Whoever hacked their account may have cheated while using it, which Sommerset speculated could have caused this penalty.
Although the reason for the ban is unclear, she issued a statement explaining that she would never knowingly team up with a cheater. Sommerset added that Epic Games is investigating the situation and hopes the developers will clear her name.
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What does the ban mean?
By the definition of rule 3.6.2, Sommerset has been disqualified from the the Fortnite FNCS Chapter 6 Season 1 tournament if the ban stands. Additionally, since she received a 28-day ban, that would extend through Chapter 6 Season 2, which begins on Feb. 21, 2025.
While the streamer garners viewership regardless of what she plays, competitive Fortnite is the focal point of her content. She further explained her excitement about playing in this season's FNCS. Her trio had managed solid placements throughout Chapter 6 Season 1.
Unfortunately, it's currently a wait-and-see situation. While Sommerset can still play Fortnite, she cannot participate in competitive events.
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