Now, on Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) dropped a bombshell that’s good news for Fortnite players. They’ll be mailing out almost a million supplemental payments through the $245 million settlement with Epic Games. Now new allegations have emerged against the game developer. They had been accused of dark patterns and manipulation that lured gamers into making unintended purchases.
This is reflected by the FTC’s action in December, issuing $72 million in refunds. These refunds restored money to consumers who had been wrongfully charged for products they didn’t mean to purchase. The next bag distribution is scheduled for June 25 and 26. Eligible consumers will get their payments via check and PayPal. In fact, the FTC has already issued a whopping total of 1.26 million refunds to players affected by these billing practices.
The settlement comes in response to consumer and parent complaints. They stated that children were racking up charges for virtual goods without ever being aware or having agreed to purchase them. The FTC’s action is a key step to addressing these concerns and getting players paid for any unfairly imposed charges.
Consumers 18 years old or older are eligible to file a claim with the FTC at fortniterefund.com. The last date to file a claim is July 9, 2025. The FTC emphasized that players should never have to pay for their refunds. In the process, they advised against sharing sensitive account credentials, like passwords.
“We never require people to pay money or provide account information to get a refund,” – FTC
The announcement made last week represents a big step towards that milestone. Nearly $200 million in refunds has now been issued to consumers as a result of Epic’s shady billing practices. This enforcement action demonstrates the FTC’s unwavering dedication to safeguarding consumers from exploitative tactics in the gaming sector.
Epic Games was brought into the spotlight after extensive criticism for its billing practices. In particular, for charging players for items they never wanted. The FTC’s settlement is a warning shot to the industry that transparent consumer practices are critical in the digital marketplace.
The FTC is now accepting claims from affected Fortnite players. Those who were charged for items they didn’t want, need, or request now have a second opportunity to get reimbursed. With the deadline approaching, now is a great time to familiarize yourself with the account. If you believe you are eligible for a refund, file your claim as soon as possible!
