‘Fortnite’ players could be due $126 million over deceptive purchases
A recent announcement from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) indicates that players of the popular game “Fortnite” are eligible for $126 million in refunds due to deceptive in-game purchases.This initiative arises from a 2023 settlement with Epic Games, the game’s developer, which agreed to pay a total of $245 million in refunds for players who were misled into buying unwanted items.
Eligible players can file claims until July 9, assuming they fit certain criteria, such as being charged in-game currency for unwanted items or having unauthorized charges made by their children. The FTC has already issued an initial round of refunds totaling $72 million, with the new payments set to reach over $126 million distributed to more than 969,000 players. This brings the total refunds from Epic Games to nearly $200 million, with further payments expected in 2026 after the processing of all claims.
‘Fortnite’ players could be due $126 million over deceptive purchases. Here’s how to make your claim
“Fortnite” players can now cash in on $126 million in refunds if they were charged for deceptive purchases while playing the game, the Federal Trade Commission announced last week.
The FTC is encouraging players and their parents to file a claim for compensation. The move stems from the agency’s 2023 settlement with the game’s developer, Epic Games, which agreed to pay $245 million in refunds to players who were tricked into making unwanted purchases.
Eligible customers who have not yet filed a claim must submit one by July 9.
To qualify for a claim, a customer must have been charged in-game currency for items they didn’t want between January 2017 and September 2022; a parent’s child must have made charges to the their credit card without their knowledge between January 2018 and November 2018; or a customer’s account must have been locked after complaining to their credit card company about wrongful charges between January 2017 and September 2022.
Applicants must be 18 years or older to submit a claim. Otherwise, a parent or guardian must complete the form for their child.
In December, the FTC issued the first round of refunds, which totaled an estimated $72 million through nearly 630,000 payments. Through the second round, the FTC will send over 969,000 payments by check or via PayPal, amounting to more than $126 million.
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The latest round brings the total amount of refunds from Epic Games to nearly $200 million, the FTC said.
The next batch of refunds is expected to be sent in 2026 after the FTC reviews and processes all claims.
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