Last chance to claim your Fortnite refund – Act fast or risk missing out on free cash
Last chance to get your Fortnite refund
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has extended the deadline for filing a claim related to
unwanted Fortnite purchases
, as reported by TechRadar. While the original deadline was February 14, the new and final date to submit a claim is July 9, according to the report.
So far, the FTC has already distributed $126 million in refunds to players who submitted valid claims by the earlier deadline, as reported by TechRadar.
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If you've already filed a claim, there's no need to do anything else, but in case you haven't, there's still time to act quickly by filing the claim online through the FTC's website, as per the TechRadar report.
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Who can get a refund?
The FTC has mentioned that you can apply for a refund if you meet at least one of the following criteria, as compiled by TechRadar:
You were charged in-game currency for items you didn't want between January 2017 and September 2022
Your child made charges to your credit card without your knowledge between January 2017 and November 2018
Your account was locked between January 2017 and September 2022 after you complained to your credit card company about wrongful charges
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Who can file a claim?
However, to submit the claim form, you must be at least 18 years old and above, so a parent or guardian can also complete the claim form on behalf of those under that age, as reported by TechRadar.
Watch out for scams
According to the report, the claims process is only open for those in the United States, while the FTC has also warned against potential refund scams, reiterating the fact that it will never charge in order to file a claim. "Don't pay anyone who promises you an FTC refund in exchange for a fee," as quoted in the report.
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Why is Epic Games refunding players?
The refunds stem from a 2022 settlement between the FTC and Epic Games, Fortnite's developer, according to the report. Epic Games was accused of using deceptive design tactics, which are called 'dark patterns,' to trick players into making unintended purchases, according to the report. The company was also charged with violating children's privacy laws, which is the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), as per the TechRadar report.
FTC says kids were targeted
FTC chair Lina M. Khan said previously that, "Epic used privacy-invasive default settings and deceptive interfaces that tricked Fortnite users, including teenagers and children," as quoted in the report.
Khan also said, "Protecting the public, and especially children, from online privacy invasions and dark patterns is a top priority for the Commission, and these enforcement actions make clear to businesses that the FTC is cracking down on these unlawful practices," quoted TechRadar in its report.
FAQs
Am I too late to file my
Fortnite refund
claim?
Not yet. The deadline is now July 9, 2025. If you're eligible, file online before then.
Can I still get a refund if my child made the purchase?
Yes. If your child made charges without your consent, you can still file a claim.
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