RALEIGH, N.C. — This week, the Federal Trade Commission announced Cary-based Epic Games would pay more than half a billion dollars in fines — a record amount — for a series of violations involving its most popular game, Fortnite.
Almost half of the amount — $245 million — will be used by the FTC to refund Fortnite consumers who meet certain eligibility requirements. The fines are a result of allegations about the game’s privacy settings and company tactics to trick Fortnite players into making in-game purchases.
Here’s a rundown of what Epic is accused of doing, what it pledges to do differently, and what it means for consumers, including a possible refund.
