Fortnite Players Can Claim Refunds for Unauthorized Purchases Through $245 Million FTC Settlement
- Epic Games agreed to pay $520 million over allegations it tricked players into unwanted purchases and violated children's privacy laws.
- The FTC settlement includes $245 million in refunds for Fortnite players charged for unauthorized in-game items between 2017-2022.
- Eligible consumers can file claims at FortniteRefund.com before the January 17, 2024 deadline.
- Settlement applies to players charged without consent, parents whose children made unauthorized transactions, and users who had accounts locked after disputing charges.
- In addition to refunds, Epic Games will pay $275 million for collecting personal data from minors without parental consent.