The new date for submissions is February 29, 2024.
In the United States, gamers of Fortnite who believe they were charged for purchases that they did not wish to make while playing the game have until the end of February to submit a request for a refund through the Federal Trade Commission. The claims process, which had been scheduled to come to a close in January of this year, was started in September of 2023, following the completion of a deal between the regulatory agency and Epic Games. For the sole purpose of reimbursements, around $245 million was set aside.
Approximately 37 million qualifying Fortnite players who were affected by the company’s actions were notified by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) when the claims were initially opened. The government has stated that it will continue to send emails to anyone who may be eligible for a refund until the new deadline expires on February 29.
On the official website of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), you will find the online claim form. In order to submit it, you will be required to provide your Epic account ID and indicate whether or not you have received an email from the regulatory body. You must have been charged in-game currency for things in the Fortnite game that you did not plan to purchase between January 2017 and September 2022 in order to be eligible for a refund. This also applies to youngsters who, between January 2017 and November 2018, were able to use their parent’s accounts without the supervision of an adult and were consequently subject to charges.
It is important to note that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) draws attention to the fact that some customers who had been charged had their accounts disabled after attempting to reconcile their payments with their credit card issuers or after seeking support through Epic Games. Another blow has been dealt to Epic Games, which was accused of violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule in a separate verdict. This additional extension comes as a result of the suspected violation.
As a result of the FTC claims case, the company has modified its policy regarding the storage of payment information. As a result of this change, the company will now provide a more direct method to include yes or no alternatives for the storage of payment-related user information. It is noteworthy that the corporation made the following comment in a statement: “No developer creates a game with the intention of ending up here.”