Fortnite developer ordered to pay $245 million to refund 'tricked' players in federal settlement

Wed, 03/15/2023 - 15:00

fortnite chapter 2 — Under an FTC order released Tuesday, Epic Games, which developed Fortnite (Fortnite Chapter 2, seen above) must pay a fine which will then be used to refund customers.
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Fortnite developer Epic Games will pay $245 million over its practices surrounding in-game purchases.
The payout runs tandem with a $275 million fine the developer agreed to play in December.
The FTC plans to return the $245 million payout to consumers.

Fortnite developer Epic Games will pay $245 million to players of the popular video game to settle charges that the game used "dark patterns" to coerce players — especially children — into making unwanted purchases.