Epic Games Faces Lawsuit Alleging Deceptive Countdown Timers in Fortnite’s Item Shop

Jul 11, 2025

By Jeffrey Levine, JD, PhD – Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Sport Business Esport Business Program Lead, Drexel University A recent class action lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California brings renewed legal scrutiny to a widely used monetization strategy in esports and gaming. On March 5, 2025, two minors and their guardians filed a complaint against Epic Games, the developer and publisher of Fortnite, Valorant, and Rocket League. The sui

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