The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has distributed a second wave of refunds to Fortnite players who were charged for unintentional purchases. This new round totals $126 million, exceeding the first distribution of $72 million that went out in December 2024.
The refunds come from a 2022 settlement where Epic Games agreed to pay $520 million to resolve allegations that it violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and used “dark patterns” to trick players into making unwanted purchases. Of that total, $245 million was specifically set aside for consumer refunds.
In this second round, the FTC is sending 969,173 payments to affected players on June 25 and 26. The money is being delivered as either checks or PayPal payments, not as in-game V-Bucks or account credits.
Importantly, the FTC has reopened the claims process for eligible players who missed the original deadline. These players now have until July 9, 2025, to submit their claims through the official website at www.ftc.gov/fortnite.
To be eligible, claimants must be US citizens and at least 18 years old. Younger players can have a parent or guardian file on their behalf.
Many players have reported already receiving their refunds without prior notification, according to social media posts. Those who have already filed claims should simply wait for their payment to arrive.
