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Subscribe to the world's #1 PC gaming mag Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device From£35.99View Essential Hardware PC Gaming Show Dune: Awakening Recommended reading Gaming Industry As Fortnite gears up for an App Store relaunch, Epic is cranking up its Rewards program to encourage people to use its payment system instead of Apple's 1741 days after being kicked off iPhones, Fortnite is back on the US App Store Epic CEO Tim Sweeney takes his victory lap as Fortnite returns to the app store after nearly 5 years: 'Thanks to all of the folks who initially sided with Apple then later came around to the winning side' Battle Royale Welp, Fortnite's iOS version is 'offline worldwide' after Apple continues to shuffle its feet around bringing the game back to the US App Store Gaming Industry Following its huge win over Apple, Epic says it will take even less money from developers who use its store Gaming Industry FTC delays enforcing 'click to cancel' rule that would finally bring the hammer down on companies that make it as annoying as possible to cancel subscriptions Gaming Industry Epic CEO Tim Sweeney takes yet another victory lap after Apple's latest appeal fails: 'The long national nightmare of the Apple tax is ended' FTC issues $126 million in Fortnite refunds, gives eligible players an extra 2 weeks to apply for their money back Andy Chalk 25 June 2025 If you missed out on the original filing deadline, you've got a second chance. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Epic Games) The US Federal Trade Commission has issued a new wave of refunds totalling $126 million to Fortnite players who were charged for unintentional purposes, and reopened the claims process to allow people who missed it the first time around another chance to get their money back. The refunds stem from a 2022 settlement between the FTC and Epic Games, which saw Epic agreed to pay a total of $520 million in penalties over allegations that it violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and used "dark patterns" to trick Fortnite players into making unwanted purchases. $275 million of that amount was a penalty for violating COPPA, while the remaining $245 million was earmarked for refunds to consumers who made those unwanted purchases. The first wave of refunds went out in December 2024, to the tune of $72 million issued over more than 629,000 payments. This second round is even bigger: More than $126 million in total, in 969,173 payments being sent out over June 25 and 26. And the FTC does not dick around with V-Bucks or account credits: The refunds will be issued as either cheques or PayPal payments. Related Articles As Fortnite gears up for an App Store relaunch, Epic is cranking up its Rewards program to encourage people to use its payment system instead of Apple's 1741 days after being kicked off iPhones, Fortnite is back on the US App Store Epic CEO Tim Sweeney takes his victory lap as Fortnite returns to the app store after nearly 5 years: 'Thanks to all of the folks who initially sided with Apple then later came around to the winning side' If you've already filed for your refund, there's seemingly nothing more to do than be patient and wait for the money to show up when it's your turn: A number of redditors say they received their refunds today, seemingly without advance notice. Eligible consumers who have not yet submitted a claim will now have until July 9, 2025, to submit one at https://t.co/EGRQmW04Wu.June 25, 2025 More importantly, though, if you missed out on the refund filing deadline the first time around, the FTC has reopened the process: You now have until July 9 to put in your claim at www.ftc.govMore importantly, though, if you missed out on the refund filing deadline the first time around, the FTC has reopened the process: You now have until July 9 to put in your claim at www.ftc.gov/fortnite. Sorry, but you have to be a citizen of the US to be eligible, and at least 18 years of age, although if you're younger you can have a parent or guardian fill out the paperwork for you.fortnite. Sorry, but you have to be a citizen of the US to be eligible, and at least 18 years of age, although if you're younger you can have a parent or guardian fill out the paperwork for you. 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