Some Fortnite players just got a surprise PayPal deposit. Spoiler: It’s not V-Bucks. It’s actual money.
Back in 2022, the Federal Trade Commission sued Epic Games, Fortnite’s billion-dollar developer, over shady design choices. The FTC accused Epic of using “dark patterns” to trick players, especially kids, into making accidental purchases.
Epic also let kids spend freely without adult approval and punished users who dared dispute charges. If your kid went rogue with your credit card and you tried to fix it, Epic might’ve locked your account.
As part of a $245 million settlement, Epic agreed to pay up. Fast-forward to June 2025: over $126 million just landed in nearly a million PayPal accounts.
Epic Games is sending Fortnite players money after losing a lawsuit
The FTC has been busy sending nearly $200 million total to eligible claimants. If you bought unwanted Fortnite junk between 2017 and 2022, or your kid did, there’s still time. The refund deadline is now July 9, 2025.
Claims are being paid via PayPal or check. No, Epic Games isn’t doing this out of generosity. The FTC is handling it. Epic’s own refund policy is separate and doesn’t apply to Xbox, PlayStation, or other platforms. You’ll need to contact them directly for those.
Why did your friend get $30 while you scored $470? Simple math. The refund reflects how much you lost. For one accidental emote, you get a snack. For dozens of impulse buys and a locked account, a steak dinner. The FTC tailored each payout to match individual claims and Epic’s receipts.
And players are thrilled. One posted, “FTC vs Epic Games get absolutely f**ked thanks for the early birthday money 😭” after pocketing $450+.
Another joked, “Me using my Fortnite FTC refund for Apex coins.”
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