Epic Games Faces Lawsuit Over ‘Deceptive’ Fortnite Item Shop Practices
Epic Games Faces Lawsuit Over ‘Deceptive’ Fortnite Item Shop Practices
Epic Games is facing a class action lawsuit in San Francisco over alleged deceptive practices in Fortnite's Item Shop. The lawsuit accuses the company of using misleading countdown timers and false scarcity tactics to pressure players, especially minors, into making impulsive purchases. Despite previous fines and changes, plaintiffs argue that these manipulative tactics continue.
Epic Games is facing a class action lawsuit in San Francisco over alleged deceptive practices in Fortnite's Item Shop. The lawsuit accuses the company of using misleading countdown timers and false scarcity tactics to pressure players, especially minors, into making impulsive purchases. Despite previous fines and changes, plaintiffs argue that these manipulative tactics continue.