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Child playing Fortnite, a game by Epic Games, on a mobile phone showing dark patterns and COPPA violations

Fortnite Maker Epic Games Hit With $520 Million in Fines, in Part for COPPA Violations

January 3, 2023

The FTC has assessed Fortnite maker Epic a total of $520 million in penalties, roughly divided between COPPA violations and the use of dark patterns to trick players into making in-game purchases.

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Fortnite Maker Epic Games Hit With $520 Million in Fines, in Part for COPPA Violations

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