US EditionPlayers Due Millions More in Refunds From Video Gaming Giant: How to Apply
- Over 969,000 Fortnite players are receiving refunds totaling more than $126 million as part of a $520 million agreement with Epic Games, according to an announcement made by the Federal Trade Commission in December 2022.
- The settlement resolves allegations that Epic used deceptive design tactics to trick players into unintended purchases and violated children's privacy laws from January 2017 through September 2022, including unauthorized purchases by children in 2018.
- Eligible consumers include those charged for unwanted items, users whose accounts were locked after disputing charges, and parents of children who made purchases without consent, with refunds issued in rounds since December 2024 and claims still being reviewed.
- Approximately $198 million has been paid out so far, with about $47 million remaining to distribute, while the FTC has reopened claims for eligible consumers who now have until July 9 to file refund requests.
- Epic, based in Cary, North Carolina, is implementing changes to meet player and regulator expectations, stating they aim to guide the industry and improve consumer protection following the settlement.
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Players due millions more in refunds from video gaming giant: How to apply
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is sending out the latest round of refunds to consumers it says were “tricked” into purchases they didn’t want from Fortnite maker Epic Games — and eligible players who haven’t been compensated yet still have time to apply.
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