Twitch streamer Clix gets banned from Fortnite after seemingly "teaming" in a professional tournament
On April 24, 2023, Twitch streamer Cody "Clix" took to Twitter to reveal that he has been banned from Fortnite for 14 days after competing in the $100 Cash Cup. Based on an in-game message, the content creator was suspended for seemingly teaming up with a competitor.
Cody posted a six-minute video on the social media platform, detailing the situation. He claimed to have contacted Epic Games, who confirmed that the ban will remain in place.
The Twitter video began with Clix announcing that he has been banned from Fortnite for two weeks. He elaborated on what this means for his professional gaming career:
The 18-year-old then mentioned speaking with the game's developer, Epic Games:
Clix played a highlight reel from the match that resulted in his suspension from the battle royale. He showcased the gameplay of a player named "User-6caf00f27," who was also banned. The content creator claimed that the latter followed him and stream-sniped him:
Cody revealed the identity of the person who had the phrase "N1 (number one) Clix Hater," in their Twitter bio. The Fortnite pro also showcased the latter's direct messages on Twitter and added:
He further talked about how the player had deliberately tried to get him banned:
The American internet star continued showing the gameplay. As the six-minute video concluded, he issued an apology:
Cody's address went viral in the Fortnite community, with several prominent members weighing in on the situation. Here's what they had to say:
Clix is one of the most well-known Fortnite personalities who has played and streamed the multiplayer game for over 5,000 hours on Twitch. He has been broadcasting on the platform since 2018 and boasts 5,887,176 followers on his channel.
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