In the unpredictable world of online gaming, where virtual treasures and hard-earned achievements can feel as valuable as real-life possessions, the loss of a gaming account is a nightmare scenario for any player, especially if they are full of hard earned skins, items and characters.
For one Fortnite enthusiast, known on Reddit as Meddel5, this nightmare became a prolonged reality when their account was hijacked over six years ago.
The Beginning of a Six-Year Saga
It all started more than half a decade ago when Meddel5’s Fortnite account, filled with skins, emotes, and various other in-game items collected over numerous gaming sessions, was suddenly stolen.
Initially, getting any helpful response from Epic Games’ support seemed impossible. Meddel5 shared on Reddit that the support team was uncooperative at first, leading them to believe that their virtual identity was lost forever.
The feeling of being “SOL” (Simply Out of Luck) was palpable and disheartening.
The Battle with Fortnite Rep Support
What does one do if faced with this scenario? For many, it would be a case of accepting defeat, but Meddel5 wasn’t ready to give up their digital world without a fight. The battle wasn’t with in-game opponents but with the very guardians of the game world—Epic Games’ support staff.
After what seemed like an eternity of back-and-forth, endless tickets, and persistence, a breakthrough finally came.
A support representative agreed to send a verification email to the original email address with which the account was registered.
This small step was the first in the right direction after years of silence.
The Sweet Taste of Recovery
Finally, after six long years, the account was restored to its rightful owner. The joy of reclaiming a lost ‘treasure’ was immense.
To the person who stole my account over 6 years ago: I finally got it back, jerk.
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Meddel5’s story, shared on the FortniteBR subreddit, quickly resonated with the community, garnering over 5,000 upvotes and hundreds of comments from fellow gamers sharing both their support and similar tales of woe and recovery.
Lessons Learned
The key takeaway? Never give up on getting back what’s yours, no matter how much time has passed. LOL
This success return was not just about getting back a collection of digital items, but about restoring a part of Meddel5’s virtual life, a persona they had built and cherished over years of gameplay. It’s a victory for one, and a hopeful precedent for many.
