Fortnite In-Game Purchases Settlement

Addictive Design · Class action settlement

Some proof ⏱ Due Dec 1, 2026 New

18,320 claimedReviewed Aug 14, 2026

Lawsuit

Epic Games is paying $245 million in refunds over Fortnite's dark-pattern billing and unauthorized purchases by minors. Claims due December 1, 2026; some claims need proof.

Epic Games agreed to pay $245 million in consumer refunds to resolve allegations that Fortnite's in-game store used confusing button layouts that led to unintended charges, and that it let children make purchases without parental consent.

Parents and players can file for refunds of charges made between January 2017 and September 2022. Large refund requests require proof such as an Epic account ID or receipt emails.

Eligibility

Anyone charged for unwanted Fortnite items between January 2017 and September 2022, parents whose child made purchases without permission between January 2017 and November 2018, and accounts locked after disputing charges.

Fileby Dec 1, 2026
Admin reviewRust
Approvedafter Jan 14, 2027
Paid1–6 months later

Key facts

StatusNew
Potential payoutRefunds of unwanted in-game purchases made by minors, up to $20,000 per account; smaller flat payments for dark-pattern charges.
Settlement fund$245,000,000
Proof requiredSome proof required
Claim deadlineEnds Dec 1, 2026
Exclusion / opt-out deadlineNov 3, 2026
Final approval hearingJan 14, 2027
Case nameFTC v. Epic Games, Inc. (consumer redress)
Case number5:22-cv-00518
CourtU.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
AdministratorRust Consulting

How to file

  1. Confirm you're in the class. Compare the eligibility section above with your own history — class period dates matter.
  2. Gather what's needed. Some proof required. Receipts, account emails or statements speed up approval.
  3. File before Dec 1, 2026. Owed pre-fills the administrator's form with your details and submits it; or file directly on the official settlement website.
  4. Track it. Payments usually arrive 1–6 months after the final approval hearing (Jan 14, 2027).

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Last reviewed Aug 14, 2026. Every detail on this page is checked against official settlement administrator and court sources before publication. Where those sources disagree with information shown elsewhere, the official settlement notice controls.

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Estimated possible payoutUp to $20,000
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