Fortnite Players to Receive Over $72 Million in Refunds

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it will send refunds to Fortnite players who were tricked into making unwanted purchases on the popular online game. The FTC settled a complaint with Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite, last year over accusations of misleading players.

Fortnite players in the US who filed a claim by October 8 will receive payments through a check or PayPal. Those who missed the deadline can still apply for refunds until January 2025. Players must be at least 18 years old to submit a claim, and parents can complete forms on behalf of children under 18.

The first round of refunds amounts to $72 million, but the FTC plans to release more payments in the future. The total amount of refunds is expected to be around $173 million after all claims are processed.

Epic Games agreed to pay $520 million in penalties and refunds last year to settle allegations that it tricked players into making unwanted purchases. The company was accused of using a counterintuitive button configuration, making it easy for children to make purchases without parental consent, and locking accounts of customers who disputed charges.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2024/12/10