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Chris Kerr , Senior Editor, News , GameDeveloper.com June 30, 2025 1 Min Read Last week, U.S. regulator the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent over $126 million in refunds to Fortnite players who were charged for unwanted in-game items. The compensation was dished out following a 2023 settlement between the…

Anyone who made unwanted purchases in 'Fortnite' a few years ago can get some money back.  By  Alex Perry Alex Perry is a tech reporter at Mashable who primarily covers video games and consumer tech. Alex has spent most of the last decade reviewing games, smartphones, headphones, and laptops, and…

The Brief June 30, 2025 Updates on an ambush in Idaho, trade talks between the U.S. and Canada, and more Players of Epic Games, Inc.'s popular video game Fortnite could be eligible for a refund from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). "The Federal Trade Commission is sending refunds totaling more…

"We’ll donate what we collect to charity," the company said Epic Games has confirmed it is suing a Fortnite player for cheating in a tournament. Though Epic has not publicly named the player concerned, the company has issued a lifetime ban against the player and sued for $175,000 after the…

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved $126,000,000 in refunds to be sent to 969,173 Fortnite players as part of a settlement over allegations that Epic Games tricked users into making unwanted purchases. At the same time, the agency has reopened the claims portal for eligible Fortnite players to submit refund…

Credit: Colleen Michaels / Shutterstock.com In December of last year, the FTC issued a first round of payments in a 2022 settlement that required Fortnite maker Epic Games to refund $245 million to players. Now, the Commission is re-opening claims, with $126 million up for grabs. Even if you have…

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Were you among the many Fortnite players who unknowingly purchased in-game items? You might be entitled to a portion of a significant $126 million (£91.70 million) settlement. This guide will walk you through the process of claiming your refund. The Federal Trade Commission is now issuing over $126 million (£91.70…

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Late last year, Epic Games filed a lawsuit against a Fortnite player named Sebastian Araujo alleging that he used cheating software on multiple occasions during tournament play that allowed him to beat…

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