FTC Begins Notifying Fortnite Users About Claims Process in $245M Epic Settlement

The FTC began notifying some 37 million people by email who may be entitled to compensation stemming from a March settlement with Epic Games over allegations it used “dark patterns” and other deceptive practices to trick Fortnite players into making unwanted purchases, said the agency Tuesday. The December complaint alleged Epic made it easy for children to rack up charges without parental consent and locked the accounts of consumers who disputed unauthorized charges with their credit card companies. The money provided as part of the $245 million settlement will go for consumer refunds. Consumers have until Jan. 17 to submit a claim.