As a seasoned gamer who’s been around the block a few times, I can’t help but feel a sense of satisfaction seeing Epic Games finally doling out those long-overdue Fortnite refunds. I remember the days when my digital wallet was drained by accidental in-game purchases more often than I care to admit.
Thousands of Fortnite players are receiving approximately $100 each from Epic Games, as a result of a decision made by the Federal Trade Commission.
You may remember our original report on how to get a refund in Fortnite if you accidentally made in-game currency purchases between 2017-2022. Now, those refunds are finally being handed out by Epic Games.
At last, it’s here! On Monday, 9th December, the initial round of settlement payouts started going out to Fortnite players who were qualified.
Who, exactly, is getting the Fortnite refunds, though? Well, we’re here to explain just that.
Read on to find out who is getting Fortnite refund payouts from Epic Games and the FTC.
Fortnite refunds explained: Who will be getting payouts?
The Federal Trade Commission is now distributing more than $72 million in refunds to players of the popular game, Fortnite.
Money is being forwarded to consumers who unwittingly made unnecessary Fortnite purchases due to being misled by Epic Games, from January 2017 to September 2022.
Currently, U.S. Fortnite players who submitted a legitimate claim for unintended purchases by October 8th, 2024, are receiving their refunds.
On December 9, 2024, the initial payments for Fortnite were distributed among successful applicants. Out of the total $72 million disbursed to approximately 630,000 individuals, the average amount received by each person was around $114.
Previously, I’ve received my refunds either through PayPal or by check. For any future repayments, you can expect to receive them in a similar manner – as outlined in your claim form.
According to the official Federal Trade Commission (FTC) website, “They are making the initial disbursement of funds in this case now. More payments will be distributed later on.
After getting your Fortnite earnings, make sure to process your PayPal payment within thirty days and cash your checks within ninety days, as stipulated on the check.
You can still file a claim with the FTC if you think you’re eligible. You have until 10th January 2025 to do so.
Remember, you need to have proof of the following to be eligible for a Fortnite refund:
- You were charged in-game currency for items you didn’t want between January 2017 and September 2022
- Your child made charges to your credit card without your knowledge between January 2017 and November 2018
- Your account was locked between January 2017 and September 2022 after you complained to your credit card company about wrongful charges
According to the FTC guidelines, it is necessary that you are at least 18 years old to fill out a claim form. To request a refund, you’ll need either a claim number or your Epic Account ID.
Claims for refunds related to Fortnite, up until 10th January 2025, are being evaluated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The commission anticipates issuing further payments in the year 2025.
Remember, this refund claim is available to US Fortnite players only.
In total, Epic Games will pay $520 million, and $245 million of that total is reserved for Fortnite refund payouts.
In 2022, Epic Games agreed to pay the fine as a way to address earlier design-related issues, expressing in a previous statement: “Nobody develops a game anticipating such an outcome. It’s not our intent.
In the world of video games, rapid advancement and fresh concepts are crucial as players anticipate exciting experiences.
Laws regarding the operation of gaming ecosystems that were established years ago do not provide clear guidelines for today’s practices. Although these laws remain unchanged, the way they are applied has evolved over time. The traditional methods used by the gaming industry are no longer sufficient.
We chose to sign this contract as we aim to have Epic lead the way in safeguarding consumers’ rights and delivering an outstanding gaming experience for our users.
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2024-12-10 22:07