Bungie, the developer behind popular games like Destiny and Halo, has once again emerged victorious in their fight against cheating. On May 9, 2023, Bungie was awarded $6.7 million in damages and legal fees after winning an anti-cheating lawsuit against the defendant LaviCheats.
LaviCheats, a company that sells cheat software for various games, including Bungie’s Destiny, was found guilty of copyright infringement and violating Bungie’s terms of service. The court ruled that LaviCheats had created and distributed cheat software that allowed players to gain an unfair advantage in Destiny, which negatively impacted the gameplay experience for other players.

This is not the first time Bungie has taken legal action against cheaters. In fact, the developer has been very vocal about their zero-tolerance policy when it comes to cheating in their games. Over the years, Bungie has filed multiple lawsuits against cheat providers and has also implemented various anti-cheat measures in their games to prevent cheating.

In a statement released after the ruling, Bungie stated that “cheating undermines the integrity of our games and the trust of our community. We will continue to take all necessary actions to protect our players and the overall gaming experience.”

The $6.7 million awarded to Bungie is a significant amount, and it sends a clear message to cheat providers and anyone else who may be considering cheating in Bungie’s games. The ruling also serves as a reminder that cheating is not only against the terms of service of most games but also illegal and can have serious consequences.

Overall, Bungie’s latest victory in their fight against cheating is a win for fair play and the gaming community as a whole. It shows that developers are willing to take a stand against cheating and are committed to providing a level playing field for all players.