US EditionAre you owed Fortnite settlement money? How to apply before the July deadline
- The Federal Trade Commission announced it is distributing $126 million in refunds to nearly one million Fortnite players for unwanted in-game purchases in 2025.
- The refunds are part of a 2023 agreement in which Epic Games paid $245 million following allegations from the FTC that the company used manipulative design strategies to lead players, including minors, into making unintended purchases.
- The FTC will distribute payments via both checks and PayPal on June 25 and 26 to consumers who submitted valid claims by February 14, and it has extended the claims deadline to July 9 for those who have not yet filed.
- The FTC emphasized that obtaining a refund does not involve any fees or the need to share account details, and mentioned that the typical refund amount is approximately $114.
- The refund initiative represents one of the most significant consumer compensation efforts in the gaming industry and extends the claim submission deadline for qualified players to July 9, 2025.
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Are you eligible for Fortnite settlement money? How to apply before the July deadline
The FTC says it's sending more than 969,000 payments amounting to over $126 million this week.
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