$126M Fortnite class action settlement
By the Class Action Buddy Editorial Team · Last reviewed April 22, 2026
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Who Was Eligible?
Who the settlement covered:
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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 Did It Pay?
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 this claim was filed
This settlement is closed, so the steps below are kept for reference only — they no longer lead anywhere you can file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline to file a claim for the $126M Fortnite class action settlement?
The deadline to file a claim was Jul 09, 2025, and it has passed. Claims are no longer accepted for this settlement.
Did I need documentation for the $126M Fortnite class action settlement?
Yes — this settlement required supporting documentation, and the official claim form set out what counted.
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.
Primary source: official settlement administrator — fortniterefund.com. The settlement details on this page were checked against the administrator’s official website.
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