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FTC to Refund 630,000 Fortnite Players $114 Each After Epic Games' Manipulative Practices

Dec 14, 2024, 08:01 PM

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that nearly 630,000 Fortnite players will receive refunds after determining that Epic Games engaged in manipulative online practices. The refunds, averaging approximately $114 each, are a response to allegations that the company duped players into making unwanted purchases. The FTC's ruling highlighted that Epic Games unlawfully charged players, allowing children to incur unauthorized charges without parental consent. Players affected by this decision can find information on how to claim their refunds through official channels.