The Accused: Hayden Cohen, an Associate Producer who worked as a contractor for Epic Games starting in September 2025.

The Breach: Unlike dataminers who find files hidden in game updates Epic alleges Cohen used his internal employee access to steal and leak Trade secrets that weren't even in the game files yet.

The Motive: Epic specifically states in the filing that he did this for "social media clout" and personal gain.

The Damage: Epic claims these leaks didn't just spoil surprises; they jeopardized future partnerships because IP holders (like Disney or Warner Bros) lost trust in Epic’s ability to keep secrets

What Was Leaked?
Since Cohen had internal access the "AdiraFN" leaks were unusually accurate. He correctly predicted:
South Park (leaked just 2 days before the reveal)
Solo Leveling
The Office
Marvel's Magik and Luna Snow
The lawsuit also mentions pending/unconfirmed leaks he shared, including Kingdom Hearts, Ben 10, Minecraft, and Game of Thrones.

Why This is Different
Contractual Breach: He wasn't a fan digging through code he was an employee who signed an NDA.  

Legal Escalation: Epic isn't just banning his account they are suing for financial damages and a permanent injunction.

Insider Threat: This is being treated as an insider threat case which carries much heavier legal weight than standard copyright infringement.

Epic Games is officially suing former contractor "AdiraFN" for massive internal leaks