- The Federal Trade Commission has extended the deadline to demand a Fortnite repay
- You have now until July 9th 2025
- Qualified players can submit a report via the FTC Web site
US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has extended the time limit to claim a refund on unwanted Fortnite purchase.
Previously, consumers had until February 14 to file a claim, although it has now been extended to July 9. The regulatory body has confirmed that a total of $ 126 million has already been sent to those who filed a valid claim for the first date.
If you have already submitted a claim, no further action is needed. If you have not, you can submit a requirement online via the FTC site.
FTC says you can apply for a refund if you meet any of the following criteria:
- You were charged currency in the game for items you didn’t want between January 2017 and September 2022
- Your child made fees for 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 fees
It is worth remembering that you must be at least 18 years old to fill the claim form. A parent or guardian can also fill the requirement form on behalf of them below this age.
The requirement process is only open to those in the United States. Filing a claim will also not affect your records in the game or Fortnite account.
The FTC has also warned against potential reimbursement fraud and repeats the fact that it will never charge to file a claim. “Don’t pay someone who promises you an FTC refund in exchange for a fee,” it advises.
What did epic games do wrong?
These refunds are part of a settlement announced back in December 2022, which involved an agreement from Fortnite Develops Epic Games to pay millions in refund to players.
The company reportedly violated the children’s online privacy protection law (Coppa) by using dark patterns and visual design tricks to entice players to make unintended purchases.
“Epic used confidentiality-invasive default settings and misleading interfaces that tricked Fortnite users, including teens and children,” said FTC chairman Lina M. Khan at the time.
“The protection of the public and especially children from online privacy invasions and dark patterns is a highest priority for the Commission, and these enforcement measures make it clear to businesses that FTC cracks down on these illegal practices.”
In addition to announcing the refunds. Epic Games paid a fine of $ 275 million for violating the rules, the largest ever penalty for violating an FTC rule.
