"FTC offers Fortnite players refund opportunity from $245 million settlement"

Fortnite players can now apply for a portion of the $245 million settlement that Epic Games agreed to pay as part of a settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The settlement resolves allegations that the game used deceptive tactics to drive users into making unwanted purchases. The claims process is now open for over 37 million potentially affected users who may qualify for compensation. Users have until January 17, 2024, to submit a claim, and the individual settlement payments are yet to be determined. The settlement also prohibits Epic Games from using dark patterns or charging consumers without consent and from locking players out of their accounts in response to chargeback requests.