Fortnite Players to Receive $126M in FTC Refunds — Here's What to Do Next
If you’ve ever played Fortnite and found yourself unexpectedly charged for something you didn’t intend to buy — well, you’re not alone. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has just announced another round of refunds totaling over $126 million for players who were charged for unwanted in-game purchases, bringing the total refund amount in Epic Games’ billing settlement case to nearly $200 million.
Let’s talk about how we got here and, more importantly, what you need to do if you think you're owed money.
Back in December 2022, Epic Games — the developer behind Fortnite — agreed to pay $245 million to settle FTC accusations that it used deceptive design tactics , also known as “dark patterns,” to trick players, especially kids, into making purchases they didn’t actually want. On top of that, many parents complained that their children were charged without any kind of parental consent or notification.
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The first wave of refunds happened in December 2024, with more than 629,000 payments issued — that batch alone amounted to over $72 million. Now, the FTC is distributing a second round between June 25 and 26, 2025. This time, nearly one million checks and PayPal payments are being sent out to players who filed valid claims.
Here’s what you need to know: if you haven’t submitted a claim yet but believe you’re eligible, the window is still open — but only until July 9, 2025 . You can submit your claim by going to www.ftc.gov/fortnite . You’ll need your Epic Account ID and a claim number. If you didn’t receive that info by email, the FTC’s site will help you figure it out.
One important note: the FTC emphasized that no one will ask for money or sensitive account information to process your refund. If someone does, it’s a scam. Refunds will either come as a check (which you should cash within 90 days) or through PayPal (which you need to redeem within 30 days).
If you have questions or want to check the status of your claim, you can contact the refund administrator, Rust Consulting, Inc. , at 1-833-915-0880 or by emailing admin@fortniterefund.com .
So, if you or your child played Fortnite and got charged for items you didn’t actually intend to buy, don’t ignore this. It’s a rare case of justice catching up with a tech giant — and it might just put some real money back in your pocket.
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