According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Epic games was fined for using “dark patterns” in 2022. Notably Epic games was the developer behind the popular game Fortnite. Fortnite is a ...

The dark patterns in Fortnite's UI, the FTC reiterated in its statement, helped trick players into making purchases they didn't want, and allowed minors to rack up charges without parental consent.

Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, is under intense scrutiny for its use of dark patterns—deceptive design tactics that trick users into unintended actions. This led to a landmark settlement ...