The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is preparing to send over $72 million in refunds to gamers who were allegedly “misled” by Fortnite developer Epic Games. These payments are part of a broader settlement announced earlier, with additional refunds planned in the future.

This settlement, first unveiled in late 2022, required Epic Games to pay $245 million. The funds are meant to address claims that Epic used “dark patterns” — design tactics that subtly pressured players into making purchases they didn’t intend to. It was also alleged that children made unauthorized purchases without parental approval, and that some users were locked out of their purchased content if they disputed charges.

Starting today, the FTC will distribute 629,344 payments, averaging $114 each. Depending on their preferences, recipients will receive refunds via PayPal or check. PayPal payments must be claimed within 30 days, and checks need to be cashed within 60 days. More payments are expected in the future.

This $245 million settlement isn’t the only challenge Epic Games has faced. Around the same time, the company was fined $275 million for violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), bringing the total penalties to over $520 million.

FTC Chair Lina Khan emphasized the importance of protecting consumers, especially children, from unfair and misleading practices online.

In response to the ruling, Epic pledged to prioritize transparency and fairness. The company promised to make purchases and refunds easier and to create a safer online environment for users of all ages.