$126M Fortnite class action settlement
Jul 09, 2025
Filing Deadline
Epic Games agreed to pay $126 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the company unlawfully charged Fortnite players for unwanted in-game purchases, allowed children to make unauthorized charges, and locked player accounts when they disputed charges with their credit card companies. This was part of a broader $245 million settlement with the FTC.
Players who were charged for items they did not want between January 2017 and September 2022, had children make unauthorized charges between January 2017 and November 2018, or experienced account lockouts after disputing charges between January 2017 and September 2022 were eligible.
Who Is Eligible?
You may be eligible to file a claim if you:
To qualify for this settlement, you must have met one of the following criteria:
- Been charged in-game currency for items you did not want between January 2017 and September 2022
- Had children make unauthorized in-game charges between January 2017 and November 2018
- Experienced an account lockout between January 2017 and September 2022 after disputing charges with your credit card company
Claimants were required to provide their Epic Account ID or claim number as proof.
How Much Can You Get?
The total settlement fund was $126 million, representing the second round of payments from a broader $245 million cash refund settlement. A previous distribution of $72 million had already been sent to affected players. Individual payment amounts varied based on the number of eligible claimants who filed.
How to File Your Claim
Filing your claim is quick and easy:
This settlement's claim deadline of July 9, 2025 has passed. While you can no longer file a claim, you can download Class Action Buddy to get notified about similar future settlements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money can I get from the Fortnite settlement?
Epic Games has allocated $126 million for this settlement. Individual payout amounts will depend on the number of valid claims and the specific billing issues you experienced. Exact amounts are still being determined.
What counts as an unwanted Fortnite purchase?
Unwanted purchases typically include charges for V-Bucks or in-game items that you didn't intend to buy, accidental purchases, or unauthorized purchases made by children without proper parental consent.
When is the deadline to file a Fortnite settlement claim?
The filing deadline has not been announced yet. Claim forms and deadlines are still being finalized. Download Class Action Buddy to get notified when the claim process opens.
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