The FTC has approved $126 million in refunds for nearly a million Fortnite players due to deceptive purchase practices and privacy violations by Epic Games. This is part of a broader settlement that addresses dark patterns and unintentional in-game charges, with a third round of refunds now open for eligible users. #EpicGames #FTC #FortniteDarkPatterns #InGamePurchases
Keypoints
- The FTC has approved $126 million in refunds to Fortnite players for deceptive practices.
- This refund process is part of a settlement addressing privacy violations and dark patterns used by Epic Games.
- Eligible players can submit claims until July 9, 2025, with refunds distributed in multiple rounds.
- Dark patterns included misleading prompts, unintentional charges, and allowing minors to make purchases without consent.
- Consumers must claim their refunds within specified periods, with additional support provided by Rust Consulting Inc.