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Thanks to a 2022 settlement with Fortnite <\/em>creator Epic Games<\/a>, the Federal Trade Commission is now distributing<\/a> around $114 worth in refunds to hundreds of thousands of people<\/a> who played the game. The federal agency starting paying out the money on Monday, but it\u2019s not too late to file a claim if you think you were impacted. This post will go over how to file a claim and how to check if you\u2019re potentially eligible for the money. <\/p>\n

How to file a Fortnite refund claim with the FTC<\/h2>\n

To file a claim you just need to fill out the official form from the FTC online<\/a>. The form requires that people apply using a previously obtained claim number or your Epic Account ID<\/a>. You need to be age 18 or older to fill it out. (Those under the age of 18 can ask a parent or legal guardian to fill out the form for them.) The FTC has issued a deadline to file claims before Jan. 10, 2025. <\/p>\n

According to the FTC FAQ, the agency expects \u201cto send additional payments in 2025\u201d after it has \u201creviewed and validated all claims.\u201d Those who selected to receive payment via PayPal much accept the payment within 30 days and those who opted for check must cash it within 90 days.<\/p>\n

Fortnite FTC refund claim eligibility requirements<\/h2>\n

In the 2022 case, the FTC alleged that Fortnite <\/em>violated the Children\u2019s Online Privacy Protection Act and \u201cdeployed design tricks, known as dark patterns, to dupe millions of players into making unintentional purchases.\u201d This set of payments pertains to those who unintentionally made in-game purchases in Fortnite<\/em>. <\/p>\n

The FTC website gives users<\/a> a list of three bullet points that help guide whether or not you might be eligible. Here is full the list that determines if you may apply for a refund:<\/p>\n