Epic Games to pay $520 million for privacy violations, dark patterns

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, will pay $520 million to settle allegations of violating children's privacy laws and using dark patterns to trick millions of gamers into making unintentional in-game purchases.

Epic Games Fined $520 Million Over Child Privacy Laws & Dark Patterns

Epic used dark patterns to trick players - Fortnite maker accused

Fortnite Game Maker to Pay $520 Million for Privacy, Payment Abuses

Update: Epic Games to pay $520 million in FTC lawsuit over privacy

Epic Games will pay settlement to the FTC

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Fortnite Creators Epic Games to Pay $520 Million in Fines

Fortnite-maker to pay $520 million over violation of US child