FTC approves $126 million in Fortnite refunds over ‘dark patterns’

The FTC approved $126,000,000 in refunds for 969,173 Fortnite players and reopened its claims portal as part of Epic Games’ $520 million 2022 settlement over alleged dark patterns and children’s privacy violations; following a first December 2024 round distributing $72,000,000 to 629,344 players (avg $114), this second phase targets average refunds of about $130, with eligibility for purchases made between January 2017 and September 2022, claims due by July 9, 2025, and redemption windows of 90 days for checks or 30 days via PayPal, supported by dedicated assistance channels.