Fortnite players in Indiana are getting refund after federal regulators decide the
game developer tricked customer into unknowingly spending money on in game
purchases
First payment of $72 million will sent to customer of Epic Games the FTC revealed
Monday who fell victim to company unlawful billing practices over six year period
while playing famous online video game Fortnite.
The payout is among first round of others following a 2022 settlement in which Epic Games agreed to pay $245 million to gamers.
The resulting settlement is largest refund secured by Federal Trade Commission in video gaming industry.
Where can Fortnite players apply for a refund?
Fortnite players who believe they are eligible for a refund can submit a claim with FTC online at Fortnite Refund.com/file a claim.
What do Fortnite players need to file a claim with the FTC?
Consumers need two things to file a refund from Epic Games with FTC their Epic
Account ID and the claim number tied to consumer complaint.
Will my Fortnite account be affected if I file a claim?
No according FTC your Fortnite account would not be affected if you file a claim
against Epic Games. You would not lose any items purchased.
How much money are Fortnite players getting paid?
The amount of money Fortnite players will get is decided by how many people filed claims with the FTC.
The agency revealed 630,000 Fortnite gamers in US would get payments totaling over $72 million an average of $114 per players to those who filed a valid claim by Oct 8 2024.
The agency revealed its still reviewing claims and will provide more data about future payouts at last date.
Am I eligible for an Epic Games Fortnite refund?
According to FTC Fortnite players can apply for refund if any of statement are true.
