Fortnite creator Epic Games will pay $520 million in settlements with the FTC regarding allegations about in-game purchases and protecting young players.
Epic Games is valued at $31.5 billion and is working to “build the metaverse.”
Epic Games, creator of the popular online action game Fortnite and a self-described metaverse builder, will pay a total of $520 million in settlements to the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for failing to protect the privacy of children in the game, as well as deceptive practices regarding in-game purchases.
The FTC announced the settlements Monday morning. The $520 million sum includes a $275 million fine to be paid to the agency for violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), while another $245 million will be…
