Epic Games to Refund $72 Million to Fortnite Players After FTC Settlement

Epic Games is set to refund $72 million to Fortnite and other customers following an FTC settlement over allegations of using deceptive billing practices, known as dark patterns, to trick users into unwanted purchases. The FTC is distributing over 629,000 payments, with an average refund of $114 per customer. This action is part of a larger $245 million settlement, marking the largest refund in a gaming case. The FTC criticized Epic Games for using confusing interfaces that led to unintended charges, particularly affecting children and teenagers.