Find Out If You’re Eligible for a Fortnite FTC Settlement Refund

The FTC says the developer of the hit video game tricked gamers into making unwanted in-game purchases.

A person logging into Epic Games' Fortnite on their smartphone in Los Angeles on Aug. 14, 2020. Chris Delmas/AFP via Getty Images

Fortnite players in the United States who have been charged for unwanted in-app purchases can now request refunds, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on Wednesday.

Epic Games, the developer of the popular online game, finalized an unprecedented $245 million settlement agreement in March to address allegations raised by the FTC.