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 deadline for applying for a settlement, however, is quickly approaching. You have to file by Jan. 10, 2025, which you can do on the FTC's website. There are some stipulations to getting a refund. The FTC said, in a statement, that you could apply for a refund if any of these things are true:

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

Here's what Fortnite players in Indiana should know about the settlement, whether they're eligible to receive money and how to apply to get a refund.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has started distributing refunds totaling more than $72 million to players impacted by Fortnite's billing practices. This refund follows a $245-million settlement with Fortnite developer Epic Games,

Fortnite players who were “tricked” into making unwanted purchases can now file refund claims with the Federal Trade Commission. The average payment is $114 per player. The Federal Trade Commission has begun distributing refunds to Fortnite players following a settlement with Epic Games over the practice of unwanted purchases.

The FTC has begun processing a Fortnite refund for a total of $72 million. Check if you've been included in the first refund.

According to the FTC FAQ, the agency expects “to send additional payments in 2025” after it has “reviewed and validated all claims.” Those who selected to receive payment via PayPal much accept the payment within 30 days and those who opted for check must cash it within 90 days.