Epic Games Begins $72M Refunds for Misleading Fortnite Purchases
TL;DR
Fortnite players have begun receiving refunds from Epic Games as part of a $245 million settlement with the FTC over claims that the game's confusing button configuration led to unintended purchases. Over 600,000 payments totaling $72 million have been distributed so far. Players who submitted valid claims before October 8, 2024, are currently receiving payments, and the deadline to file a claim is January 10, 2025. More details are available on the FTC's website.
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- Epic Games to give refunds after FTC says it 'tricked' Fortnite players into purchases USA TODAY
- First Fortnite refunds on the way for misleading payment tactics by Cary’s Epic Games Raleigh News & Observer
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