How to file a Fortnite refund claim with the FTC

How to file a Fortnite refund claim with the FTC

To make a claim all you have to do is fill in the form official FTC form online. The form requires people to sign up with a previously obtained claim number or your Epic account ID. To complete it, you must be 18 years or older. (People under 18 can ask a parent or legal guardian to fill out the form for them.) The FTC has set a deadline to file claims by January 10, 2025.

According to the FTC FAQ, the agency “expects to make additional payments in 2025” after it “reviews and validates all claims.” Those who opted to receive payment via PayPal will largely accept payment within 30 days, and those who opted for a check must cash it within 90 days.

Fortnite FTC Requirements for Refund Claims

In the 2022 case, the FTC claimed as much Fortnite violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and “deployed design tricks known as dark patterns to trick millions of players into making unintended purchases.” This series of payments affects those who unintentionally made in-game purchases Fortnite.

The FTC website gives users a list of three points that can help you determine whether or not you qualify. Here is the full list that determines whether you can request a refund: