Epic Games faces FTC fallout: How 'dark patterns' cost Fortnite $72 million in refunds
The FTC began refunding players this week, issuing over 629,000 payments via PayPal and checks. The average refund is $114, reflecting the scale of the financial impact on users. However, the FTC’s action against Epic Games goes beyond restitution; it’s part of a broader crackdown on dark patterns in digital spaces.