India, June 26 -- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it was reopening applications for Fortnite gamers to claim compensation related to a 2023 settlement with Epic Games. The company had then agreed to pay $245 million as compensation for the agency's claim that they used "deceptive practices to trick players into making unwanted purchases." The announcement came on Wednesday (June 25).

The first round of refunds worth $72 million was issued by the FTC in December. Those who file a valid claim by June 2025-26 will receive payments totaling $126 million.

As per FTC guidelines, those who satisfy any of these statements can file a claim:

Applicants can go on to the FTC's website and file a suitable claim by July 9. Those ab...