Epic Games FTC settlement: Who is eligible for a Fortnite refund earlier than July deadline and the way a lot will you obtain

Jun 26, 2025 09:09 PM IST

Following a $245 million settlement with the FTC, Fortnite gamers can now file claims for refunds as compensation for “misleading practices.”

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) introduced that it was reopening purposes for Fortnite avid gamers to assert compensation associated to a 2023 settlement with Epic Games. The firm had then agreed to pay $245 million as compensation for the company’s declare that they used “misleading practices to trick gamers into making undesirable purchases.” The announcement got here on Wednesday (June 25).

How to get a Fortnite refund?

The first spherical of refunds value $72 million was issued by the FTC in December. Those who file a sound declare by June 2025-26 will obtain funds totaling $126 million.

Who is eligible for Fortnite refund?

As per FTC tips, those that fulfill any of those statements can file a declare:

  •  “You have been charged in-game forex for objects you didn’t need between January 2017 and September 2022
  • “Your little one made costs to your bank card with out your information between January 2017 and November 2018
  • “Your account was locked between January 2017 and September 2022 after you complained to your bank card firm about wrongful costs.

What is the deadline to submit a declare?

Applicants can go on to the FTC’s web site and file an appropriate declare by July 9. Those above 18 years of age can accomplish that on their very own whereas those that are underage want a mother or father or guardian to do the identical for them. However, in such a case, the mother or father/ guardian should enter their very own identify and get in touch with info.

When will funds be processed?

The FTC will ship all extra funds in 2026 as soon as they’ve “reviewed and validated all claims”. Refunds might be processed by way of checks or PayPal funds. The actual quantity relies on what number of claims are filed by people which the FTC is at the moment approximating to be round 900,000.

“The Commission’s interactive dashboards for refund knowledge present a state-by-state breakdown of refunds in FTC circumstances. In 2024, FTC actions led to greater than $339 million in refunds to shoppers throughout the nation,” reads the official information launch issued by the FTC.

Those who nonetheless have doubts can name 1-833-915-0880 or attain out to admin@fortniterefund.com to resolve their queries.

By Stuti Gupta

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