Fortnite players could soon see some money back as the first installment of the refund from the Epic Games settlement is announced.

Epic Games agreed to pay $245 million in refunds to Fortnite players who federal regulators say were "tricked" into making unwanted in-game purchases.

The game's design nudged people into racking up unauthorized charges, the FTC said. Here's how customers will be refunded.

Fortnite players may soon receive more than $72 million in refunds after the Federal Trade Commission discovered the video game’s maker, Epic Games, had “tricked” customers into unwanted purchases.

Epic Games is making the payments, which average about $114, after settling accusations from the federal government that the studio tricked people into buying in-game items.

Find out how to apply for a Fortnite refund with the FTC. Plus, how to know if you're eligible for a refund and how to find your Epic account ID.

Nearly 630,000 Fortnite players were reportedly “tricked” into making purchases through the game and will receive a refund. According to a press release, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reportedly accused Fortnite developer Epic Games of leading gamers to make “unwanted purchases” by carrying out tactics through its game button configuration.