Fortnite Players Eligible for Refunds After Epic Games Settlement
TL;DR
Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite, will refund over $72 million to more than 600,000 players after the FTC found the company "tricked" users into unwanted in-game purchases. This follows a previous $520 million settlement over privacy violations. The average refund is about $114 per player, and claims can be submitted until January 10.
- Fortnite gamers to start receiving refunds after Epic Games settlement with FTC NBC News
- There's Still Time: How to Get Your Cut of the $245 Million Fortnite Settlement PCMag
- Fortnite Refund Is Giving Players $114 on Average. You Still Have Time to Make Your Claim CNET
- Refunds on the way for Fortnite gamers charged for unwanted items Federal Trade Commission (.gov)
- Fortnite is paying out millions to gamers over ‘unlawful billing practices’ — here’s how to claim your payment The Independent
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