Pakistan, June 26 -- Fortnite players who were wrongly charged for in-game purchases are now eligible to receive refunds, following a $245 million settlement between Epic Games and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This week, nearly $126 million is being distributed among affected users, marking one of the largest refund efforts in the gaming industry.

The FTC accused Epic Games of using deceptive online practices that led players-especially minors-into making unauthorized purchases. The initial settlement, announced in December 2022, is part of broader efforts to protect consumers from misleading digital transactions.

According to the FTC, around 970,000 valid claims have been processed. Checks and PayPal payments are being issued in...