By this point, we all know that Epic Games had a problem with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The reason why the FTC filed a lawsuit against Epic Games is that, for a long time, one of the features of Fortnite was that players, kids in particular, were able to purchase the game or its in-game items without even being aware of it. That is to say, skins, emotes, and other in-game items were being purchased just by a wrong tap or click without the player’s knowledge.
The FTC stated that Epic was employing “dark patterns” that are deceptive or confusing characteristics of the interface, causing the users to involuntarily spend real money. Moreover, while making a refund request, a few gamers found that their accounts were inaccessible as a result of a lock imposed by Epic. This is the reason for the whole mess. And then, FTC sued Fortnite, and now they’re paying back every player. Let’s see the Fortnite Lawsuit 2025 Update as well as how to apply, get a refund, and claim.
What’s The Timeline of All This?
The problems mostly occurred during the period from January 2017 to September 2022. In December 2022, the FTC made a formal statement that Epic agreed to settle for $520 million
Here’s how that breaks down:
- 245 million dollars is set aside for those players who were deceived into purchasing items or had their accounts unfairly locked.
- 275 million dollars is the amount allocated for breaches of children’s privacy laws, to be more specific, for data collection from kids without the necessary consent.
In 2024, the FTC began sending back money to the players; approximately $72 million was distributed to roughly 630,000 gamers. At present, in 2025, there are still funds available for you to pick up, and your claim can be made.
How Much Can You Get?
Up to now, approximately $126 million in total have been paid to players. However, the amount of money that can still be claimed is about $47 million. If the eligibility criteria are met and the claim is roughly $114, then you are my point, it will vary depending on how many people apply. The first round is when players, on average, get the most significant refunds of about $114.
Who Can Apply for a Refund?
You can file for a refund if any of the following happened:
- Somehow, either you or your kid in Fortnite from January 2017 to September 2022 made an unintentional purchase.
- Your kid, during the period from January 2017 to November 2018, made purchases in Fortnite without your consent.
- You disputed the charges with your bank, and afterward, Epic blocked your account.
If any of those things sound familiar to you, such as weird fees appearing or your account being locked without your knowledge, then you probably fit the description.
How To Apply For a Refund?
Filing a claim is actually quite simple. Here’s how you do it:
- Go to the official FTC refund website, which is: https://www.ftc.gov/fortniterefund
- After loading the page, a claim form appears. You can submit your refund in two different ways: Initially, with the claim number that the FTC could have sent you by email. Or simply by using your Epic Games account ID to get access.
- There is no need to submit files if the request is not made. There are a few people who can submit the claim with no evidence at all, only a completed form. If you are a minor, your parent or guardian must submit it on your behalf.
What’s the Deadline?
Filing your claim can be done up to July 9, 2025. After that date, the refund period will end. The process is quite short, usually a few minutes, so it is better to do it earlier than at the last moment.
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