Fortnite Lawsuit: Claim Deadline Has Passed

What is the Fortnite Lawsuit about?

Epic Games agreed to pay $245 million after the FTC alleged it used deceptive "dark-pattern" tactics that led Fortnite players—many of them children—to make unwanted in-game purchases and locked some users out of their accounts when they disputed charges. U.S. players who filed valid claims by the July 9 2025 deadline will receive refunds; the first wave of 969,173 payments totaled more than $126 million, with additional payments expected in 2026. Eligibility, refund timing, and any payment amount are determined by the FTC or refund administrator. Payout does not administer the refund program, determine eligibility, or guarantee payment.

Who qualifies for the Fortnite Lawsuit?

You may qualify for the Fortnite Lawsuit if you meet the eligibility requirements below. Eligibility is finally determined by the settlement administrator, not by Payout.

• Charged in-game currency for items you didn't want between 2017-01-01 and 2022-09-30
• Child made unauthorized credit-card charges between 2017-01-01 and 2018-11-30
• Account locked after disputing wrongful charges between 2017-01-01 and 2022-09-30
• Must be a United States resident; claims had to be filed by 2025-07-09

Frequently asked questions

Before you file

If this is your first claim, how to claim a class action settlement walks through the process end to end, and what class action settlements actually pay per person explains how the amount is decided before you spend time on the form. Many cases need no receipts at all — see settlements with no proof of purchase.