Epic Games to Compensate Fortnite Players with $100 Each

Epic Games is set to pay over $72 million in refunds to approximately 629,000 Fortnite players who unintentionally made purchases due to misleading design practices, known as "dark patterns." This follows a 2022 settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which accused Epic Games of violating consumer protection laws. Affected players will receive around $114 each, with payments distributed via check and PayPal. The FTC plans additional payments in the future, and those who believe they are eligible can still file a claim.