A Brazilian court has ordered Electronic Arts (EA) to restore a Battlefield 6 player’s account after a permanent ban following the company’s failure to provide evidence of cheating. The player, a professional lawyer identified on Reddit as Rychadv, represented himself in the legal challenge after his account was hit with two separate bans in the summer of 2026.
The ruling, issued through the Juizado Especial CÃvel—a small-claims court system in Brazil designed for fast-track consumer disputes—confirmed on November 8, 2026, that the player’s account has been fully reinstated. All progression, licenses, and in-game items were ordered returned to the state they were in prior to the enforcement actions. The court specifically targeted EA Swiss Sà rl, the division responsible for managing these services, and ordered the company to preserve the player’s access permanently.
The dispute began after the player received bans on July 28 and August 30, 2026. Despite multiple appeals through standard support channels, the player reported that EA’s communications were dismissive. In one instance, he claimed the support response to his detailed appeal consisted entirely of “three dots,” an automated or low-effort interaction that became a focal point of his frustration. This lack of transparency is a common grievance among players facing anti-cheat enforcement, but the legal structure of the Juizado Especial CÃvel allowed the player to bypass typical legal fees and force a formal evidentiary hearing.
During the proceedings, EA reportedly failed to produce specific technical evidence or logs that proved the player had violated the terms of service through cheating. Conversely, the player provided his own Windows system logs to the court to demonstrate that no prohibited software had been active during his play sessions. Because EA could not substantiate its claims of “unfair play,” the court voided the previous bans.
The legal victory included undisclosed financial compensation for the player and a fine against EA. While the exact figure mandated by the court remains officialy confidential, the player has claimed the payout amounted to approximately four times the retail price of the game. This development comes as Battlefield 6, which originally launched in October 2025, is currently in its fifth season of live-service content.
While the ruling is a significant win for consumer rights in Brazil, legal experts suggest its international impact may be limited. The Juizado Especial CÃvel is unique to Brazilian law, and many other jurisdictions have terms of service that mandate private arbitration rather than public court hearings. However, the case highlights growing scrutiny over how major publishers handle permanent account bans and the level of evidence required to justify revoking access to digital purchases.
According to reporting from MP1st, the player has confirmed that his account is now fully operational, marking a rare instance of a high-profile “permanent” ban being successfully overturned through the judicial system.