Thousands of Fortnite players just got a surprise payday. No V-Bucks. No promo codes. We’re talking cold, hard cash. And here’s the kicker. More money is still up for grabs, but the clock’s ticking fast.
This week, the Federal Trade Commission rolled out a massive second wave of refunds tied to a $520 million settlement with Epic Games. The issue? The FTC says Epic used sneaky in-game tactics to trick players. Many of them are kids. Into making purchases they never meant to. And now, over 969,000 payments totaling $126 million are landing in players’ bank accounts or mailboxes.
Fortnite Cash Frenzy: Players Get Surprise Payday As FTC Sends Out Millions
If you’re one of the many who already applied, sit tight. Your PayPal or mailbox might just deliver some unexpected joy. Several players on Reddit say they received money without any warning. No email, no heads-up, just sudden cash. But the bigger news? If you missed the original deadline, the door is now wide open again.
Fortnite players are currently receiving money from Epic 👀
— Shiina (@ShiinaBR) June 25, 2025
Back in 2022, Epic Games & FTC settled a case regarding Fortnite purchases, requiring Epic to pay $245M in refunds.
Users had the chance to claim refunds and got money in December, and more payouts are happening today! pic.twitter.com/B5bR8PGvHU
The FTC has officially reopened the claims process. And this time, you’ve got until July 9 to file your refund request at ftc.gov/fortnite. U.S. citizens only. You must be at least 18, or have a parent submit for you. If you lost out before, this is your second shot. And it might be your last.
This all comes from a historic case the FTC brought against Epic in 2022. The accusations were serious. Violations of children’s privacy laws and design tricks meant to push players into accidental purchases. Epic paid up. And now, the government’s making sure that money gets back into players’ hands. No strings attached.
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