What happens to my purchased games and DLC?

All purchased games, DLC, season passes, and in-game items are permanently lost when your account is deleted. This includes free games you claimed from Epic Games Store. There is no refund for purchases and no way to transfer them to a new account.

What happens to my Unreal Engine projects?

Cloud-stored projects and Unreal Engine Marketplace purchases are deleted. Make sure to backup all your local project files before deletion. Downloaded marketplace assets should be backed up locally as you'll lose access to re-download them.

Can I use the same email address for a new Epic Games account?

Yes, but only after the full deletion is complete (after the 14-day grace period). During the grace period, your email remains associated with the account. Once deletion is final, the email address becomes available for a new account.

What happens to my friends and social connections?

Your entire friends list is deleted and your friends will see your account as non-existent. All chat history and social connections are permanently lost. Consider notifying important contacts before deletion.

Will I get refunds for recent purchases?

Account deletion does not automatically trigger refunds. If you have eligible purchases under Epic's refund policy (within 14 days and less than 2 hours played), request refunds BEFORE deleting your account. After deletion, refunds are not possible.

What happens to my creator code and Support-A-Creator earnings?

All creator earnings, pending payouts, and Support-A-Creator codes are forfeited upon account deletion. Withdraw any pending earnings and cancel your creator account before deletion to avoid losing money.

How to Delete Your Epic Games Account - Step-by-Step Guide (2025)

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Quick Information

Time Required

15 minutes

Difficulty

medium

Steps

5 steps

Official Resources

Epic Games Support - Delete Your Account

Official deletion guide from Epic Games

Additional Resources

[1]

Epic Games Privacy Policy

Official privacy policy detailing data handling and user rights

[2]

Epic Games Refund Policy

Understanding refunds and purchases before account deletion

[3]

Two-Factor Authentication Settings

Managing security settings before account deletion

Step-by-Step Guide

Access Epic Games Account Settings

Visit the Epic Games website and log into your account. Click on your account name in the top right corner and select 'Account' from the dropdown menu.

Tips

•Ensure you're logged into the correct Epic Games account
•Consider downloading your game saves from cloud storage first

Review and Cancel Active Subscriptions

Before deletion, check for any active subscriptions like Epic Games Store pre-orders or recurring payments. Navigate to 'Transactions' to review your payment history and cancel any active subscriptions.

Tips

•Cancel any pre-orders to avoid charges
•Check for linked payment methods that should be removed

Warnings

•Active subscriptions may not be refunded after account deletion
•Pre-ordered games will be canceled without refund

Navigate to Delete Account Section

Scroll down in your account settings to find the 'Delete Account' option. Click on 'Request Account Delete' to begin the deletion process.

Tips

•Read Epic's information about what happens to your data
•Note that you have a 14-day grace period to cancel

Complete Security Verification

Epic Games will send a security code to your registered email address. Check your email and enter the verification code to confirm you own the account.

Tips

•Check spam folder if email doesn't arrive within 5 minutes
•Security code typically expires after 15 minutes

Warnings

•If you can't access your email, you cannot delete your account
•Multiple failed verification attempts may temporarily lock deletion

Confirm Account Deletion

After verification, review the final warning about data loss and game library removal. Click 'Confirm Delete' to schedule your account for deletion. Your account enters a 14-day grace period before permanent deletion.

Warnings

•All purchased games and in-game items are permanently lost
•After 14 days, deletion is irreversible and complete
•Unreal Engine assets and creator content will be removed

Important Warnings

All Purchased Games Permanently Lost

When you delete your Epic Games account, you lose access to ALL purchased games, DLC, season passes, and in-game items forever. This includes free games you claimed from Epic Games Store. There is no way to transfer purchases to a new account or recover them after deletion.

14-Day Grace Period Before Permanent Deletion

After requesting deletion, your account enters a 14-day cooldown period. You can cancel deletion anytime during this period by logging in. After 14 days, deletion is permanent and irreversible. All data, purchases, and progress are gone forever.

Fortnite Skins and V-Bucks Lost

All Fortnite cosmetics, emotes, Battle Pass progress, and V-Bucks are permanently deleted. This includes rare or limited-edition items that can never be obtained again. There is no way to transfer these to another account.

Unreal Engine Assets and Projects Removed

If you're a game developer or creator, all your Unreal Engine Marketplace purchases, project files stored in Epic's cloud, and creator accounts are permanently deleted. Backup all local projects before deletion.

Friends List and Social Connections Lost

Your entire friends list, chat history, and social connections are permanently deleted. Friends will see your account as deleted or non-existent. Consider notifying important contacts before deletion.

Achievements and Progress Cannot Be Recovered

All achievements, game progress, cloud saves, and statistics are permanently lost. Even if you rebuy the same games on a new account, you start from scratch with no way to recover previous progress.

Alternatives to Consider

Disable Your Account Temporarily

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Instead of permanent deletion, you can stop using your Epic Games account without deleting it. Simply log out and don't access the account. This preserves your game library while giving you a break.

Pros

•Keep all purchased games and items
•Can return anytime without losing progress
•Preserve limited-edition items and achievements
•No risk of accidental permanent loss

Cons

•Account data remains on Epic's servers
•Email address stays associated with account
•Doesn't address privacy concerns
•May still receive Epic promotional emails

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Transfer or Gift Remaining Games

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Before deletion, consider if any games can be shared through family sharing features or if you have gift codes that can be transferred. Some games may support account transfers through developer support.

Pros

•Salvage some value from purchased content
•Help friends or family members
•Don't waste unused gift codes or promotional items
•May recover some investment through trading

Cons

•Most Epic games cannot be transferred
•Family sharing is limited on Epic Games Store
•Time-consuming to contact support for each game
•Many games are account-locked permanently

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Download Your Epic Games Data

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Request a complete copy of your Epic Games data before deletion. This includes purchase history, gameplay statistics, and account information for your personal records.

Pros

•Keep records of all purchases and transactions
•Archive your gaming history and achievements
•Useful for tax purposes or personal documentation
•Free service provided by Epic Games

Cons

•Takes up to 30 days to receive data
•Doesn't preserve actual games or items
•Large file size for active gamers
•Must request separately before deletion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Only within the 14-day grace period. After you request deletion, you have 14 days to change your mind by simply logging back in. After 14 days, deletion is permanent and irreversible. All purchases, games, and progress are lost forever with no recovery option.

References & Citations

[1]
Epic Games Privacy Policy
Official privacy policy detailing data handling and user rights
https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/privacypolicy
[2]
Epic Games Refund Policy
Understanding refunds and purchases before account deletion
https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/store-refund-policy
[3]
Two-Factor Authentication Settings
Managing security settings before account deletion
https://www.epicgames.com/help/en-US/epic-accounts-c5719348850459/account-security-c5719350645275

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Critical Warnings

All Purchased Games Permanently Lost
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14-Day Grace Period Before Permanent Deletion
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Fortnite Skins and V-Bucks Lost
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Last Updated

November 8, 2025

Epic Games Account Deletion

How We Verified This Guide

Quick Information

Official Resources

Additional Resources

Step-by-Step Guide

Access Epic Games Account Settings

Review and Cancel Active Subscriptions

Navigate to Delete Account Section

Complete Security Verification

Confirm Account Deletion

Important Warnings

All Purchased Games Permanently Lost

14-Day Grace Period Before Permanent Deletion

Fortnite Skins and V-Bucks Lost

Unreal Engine Assets and Projects Removed

Friends List and Social Connections Lost

Achievements and Progress Cannot Be Recovered

Alternatives to Consider

Disable Your Account Temporarily

Transfer or Gift Remaining Games

Download Your Epic Games Data

Frequently Asked Questions

References & Citations

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