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According to multiple leakers, Epic Games has asked prominent Fortnite insiders not to leak content from Fortnite'due south upcoming Chapter 3 during the game's scheduled version xix.00 reanimation this weekend. Content creators HYPEX and ShiinaBR both stated on Wed that the visitor had reached out to them with this request, but neither creator declared whether they would fulfill it or not.

"I'll most likely do what [Epic asked] if they're willing to take this seriously instead of just stopping 2-3 leakers from leaking. I gave them some ideas on how to practise information technology, just waiting for a response," wrote Hypex on Twitter.

Fortnite content creator iFireMonkey echoed like sentiments on Twitter, and further clarified their opinion by stating, "If anyone is able to leak the update I see no reason for me to not mail service leaks." The chief obstacle in the way of these creators fulfilling Ballsy'due south demands appears to be Epic's perceived inability to prevent less prominent Fortnite leakers from posting datamined content.

Public reaction to Epic's demands was mixed. Many sympathized with the content creators' collective hesitancy to halt posting leaks, but several replies called on the leakers to fulfill Epic'south asking. The latter grouping of people expressed excitement at the prospect of inbound a new Fortnite season with minimal leaks.

Leaks are all-too-mutual in the Fortnite customs. Many of the game'southward cross-brand collaborations, such equally the recent Naruto crossover, were leaked well alee of their official reveals. With Epic reaching out to prominent leakers, it seems the company might be trying to crack downward on leaks, simply it remains to be seen how effective their efforts are.

Fortnite'southward second chapter is slated to conclude with the upcoming "The Finish" event on Dec four, after which the servers will go offline until December 7. It'south been speculated that Fortnite's third affiliate will begin once the servers come up dorsum online, given that the concluding time "The End" occurred in Fortnite, it marked the commencement of Fortnite Chapter 2. Information technology's not known whether the name of this incoming era of Fortnite will be "Chapter 3" or something else entirely.