Fortnite Refunds: FTC Sends $126M, Claim By July 9

Over $126 Million in Fortnite Refunds Being Sent by FTC; Don’t Miss the July 9 Claim Deadline

Good news for many Fortnite players and parents: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $126 million in refunds to individuals who were charged for unwanted or unauthorized items within the popular online game. This significant action is part of a larger settlement with Fortnite developer Epic Games concerning allegations of deceptive practices.

The FTC began sending out nearly 970,000 payments via checks and PayPal on June 25 and 26, 2025. This follows an earlier distribution, bringing the total amount refunded to consumers impacted by Epic’s billing practices to approximately $200 million. While individual refund amounts vary, estimates from previous distributions place the average between $114 and $130 per claimant.

Why Are Fortnite Players Getting Refunds? The Epic Games Settlement Explained

This large-scale refund initiative stems from a settlement reached between the FTC and Epic Games. The FTC alleged that Epic used “dark patterns” and other deceptive design tactics to trick players, including many children, into making unintended in-game purchases.

Examples cited include charges triggered simply by waking the game from sleep mode or by pressing a button while attempting to preview an item rather than confirming a purchase. The FTC also claimed Epic Games reportedly blocked users who disputed these wrongful charges from accessing content they had already paid for.

Epic Games agreed to pay $245 million specifically to settle these allegations related to deceptive billing practices. This amount is part of a broader $520 million resolution with the FTC that also addressed privacy concerns.

Missed the First Window? The Fortnite Refund Claims Process is Reopened

For eligible players, parents, or guardians who did not file a claim during the initial period, the FTC has reopened the claims process. This provides another crucial opportunity to seek compensation from the settlement fund.

The new deadline to file a claim is July 9, 2025.

Are You Eligible for a Fortnite Refund? Check the Criteria

Eligibility for a refund is specific and generally limited to U.S.-based Fortnite players. You may be eligible if any of the following conditions apply:

You were charged in-game currency for items you did not 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 disputed wrongful charges with your credit card company.

How to File Your Claim Before the Deadline

If you meet the eligibility requirements, you must file a claim online.

Visit the official FTC settlement website: ftc.gov/fortnite
You will need either your Epic Account ID or a claim number previously sent to you by the FTC (if applicable).
Claimants must be at least 18 years old to complete the online form. Parents or legal guardians should file on behalf of eligible minors using the adult’s information.
Filing a claim is completely free. The FTC will never ask you to pay money or provide account information to receive a refund.

If you previously filed a valid claim, you do not need to take any further action. Payments are now being processed for those claims.

Receiving Your Refund Payment

Refunds are being distributed via check or PayPal, based on the payment method you may have selected during the claims process.

If you receive a check, you must cash it within 90 days.
If you receive a PayPal payment, you must redeem it within 30 days.

Need Help or Have Questions?

For questions regarding eligibility, the claims process, or your payment, contact the settlement administrator, Rust Consulting, Inc., directly.

Phone: 1-833-915-0880

Email: admin@fortniterefund.com

This action underscores the FTC’s commitment to protecting consumers, particularly children, from deceptive practices in the digital world. Don’t miss this final opportunity – file your Fortnite refund claim by the July 9, 2025 deadline if you believe you are eligible.