Overview
- Epic and former contractor Hayden Cohen reached a proposed settlement last Friday that would bar Cohen from possessing, accessing, using, or disclosing any of Epic’s confidential or trade secret information.
- The agreement, filed in federal court in North Carolina, is a stipulated injunction that still requires a judge’s approval before it takes effect.
- Epic accused the anonymous leaker known as AdiraFN of repeatedly posting details of upcoming Fortnite collaborations on X and Discord while bound by an NDA signed in September 2025.
- The court filing and Epic statements detail alleged leaks of dozens of partner tie‑ins, including Minecraft, South Park, Overwatch, Game of Thrones, Kingdom Hearts, Peak, and Solo Leveling.
- The settlement, as published, does not specify any monetary award even though Epic’s original complaint sought damages, and some alleged leaks have not been confirmed in the game which leaves questions about their operational impact.