Reddit Erupts After Epic Games Belatedly Claws Back "Fraudulent" Fortnite Purchases

The Fortnite Battle Royale subreddit was abuzz as players reported having their cosmetic items and V-Bucks revoked from their accounts. Epic Games acknowledged the issue, stating that it was due to a bug on Xbox that had prevented them from addressing fraudulent purchases earlier. The situation sparked numerous Reddit threads, with some players claiming they had lost legitimately purchased items. Epic clarified that the issue was limited to Xbox and had been resolved. The company explained that it revokes purchases made through fraudulent means, such as refunds, account purchases, or exploiting regional pricing differences. This has caused issues for players who may not be able to re-purchase limited-time cosmetic items. The article highlights the complexities surrounding in-game purchases and enforcement actions, as well as the potential impact on players who have legitimately acquired items through Fortnite's item shop.