$126M Fortnite class action settlement

Epic Games agreed to pay a settlement to resolve Federal Trade Commission (FTC) allegations it unlawfully charged Fortnite players for unwanted in-game purchases.

The Fortnite class action settlement benefits Fortnite players who were charged in-game currency for unwanted items between January 2017 and September 2022, whose children made unauthorized charges to their credit cards between January 2017 and November 2018 or whose accounts were locked between January 2017 and September 2022 after they complained to their credit card companies about wrongful charges.

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This is the second round of payments in the Epic Game Fortnite class action settlement. The previous payment totaled $72 million as part of a $245 million payout settlement. The current claims process is limited to Fortnite players in the United States.

According to the FTC, Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite, unlawfully charged players for in-game purchases they did not want, allowed children to make unauthorized purchases and locked accounts after players disputed charges with their credit card companies.

Fortnite is a popular video game that allows players to compete in battle royale matches or play in creative modes.

Epic Games agreed to pay $520 million to resolve the FTC’s allegations. The company will pay $245 million in cash refunds to players and $275 million in civil penalties.

Under the terms of the Epic Games Fortnite class action lawsuit settlement, players can receive a refund for unauthorized purchases, unwanted in-game items and other charges.

Refund amounts will vary depending on how many players file claims with the Fortnite class action settlement. Players can receive their refund as a check or a PayPal payment. Checks must be cashed within 90 days and PayPal payments accepted within 30 days.

Epic Games is also required to make policy changes to prevent future violations of the law. The company must get positive consent from players before charging them for in-game purchases and cannot lock players out of their accounts for disputing unauthorized charges.

The deadline to file a claim for the Fortnite class action settlement is July 9, 2025.

Players who filed a claim with the FTC by Feb. 14, 2025, are eligible for a refund. Players who filed a claim after Feb. 14, 2025, do not need to take any further action at this time.

Epic Games is expected to send additional payments in 2026 after reviewing and validating all claims.

Players who have questions about the Epic Games Fortnite class action lawsuit can contact the refund administrator at 1-833-915-0880 or [email protected].

Who’s Eligible

Fortnite players who were charged in-game currency for items they did not want between January 2017 and September 2022; whose children made charges to their credit card without their knowledge between January 2017 and November 2018; or whose accounts were locked between January 2017 and September 2022 after they complained to their credit card company about wrongful charges.

Potential Award

Varies.

Proof of Purchase

Epic Account ID or claim number

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

07/09/2025

Case Name

In re: Epic Games Inc. Fortnite Consumer Privacy Litigation, Case No. 19-md-02915-AB-PK, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Final Hearing

N/A

Settlement Website

FortniteRefund.com

Claims Administrator

Epic Games Refund Administrator
[email protected]
833-915-0880

Class Counsel

Benjamin Wiseman
Mark Eichorn
Andrew Hasty
James Trilling
Amanda Koulousias
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

Defense Counsel

N/A