Following a settlement agreement with the Federal Trade Commission, eligible Fortnite players can again apply for refunds until July 9. The $245 million settlement, part of a larger $520 million package addressing privacy violations and deceptive purchase tactics, was first announced in 2022. Over 629,000 refunds were initially issued in December 2024, and an additional 969,173 payments have since been disbursed, bringing the total to nearly $200 million. Claims are open to US players aged 18 or older, with specific eligibility criteria outlined on the FTC's website.
Eligible Fortnite players who felt deceived by unwanted purchases are given a chance to apply for refunds from Epic Games' $245 million FTC settlement until July 9.
The FTC has reopened refund applications for Fortnite players following a $245 million settlement due to privacy violations and misleading design practices that led to unwanted purchases.
The FTC's refund process is for players aged 18 and over, or for minors needing a parent to apply. Claims must be submitted by July 9.
The total refunds issued have reached nearly $200 million, as the FTC continues to support impacted players with compensation for wrongful charges.
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