Changyou
Individuals who held Changyou ADSs on April 23, 2020, and/or sold (including by tendering) Changyou ADSs during the Class Period (February 19, 2020 through April 23, 2020)
Payment amount set by the settlement administrator
Official site: www.strategicclaims.net
Who may qualify
Individuals who held Changyou ADSs on April 23, 2020, and/or sold (including by tendering) Changyou ADSs during the Class Period (February 19, 2020 through April 23, 2020)
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Important dates
- Claim deadline
- January 23, 2023 (closed)
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
How to file this claim
- Confirm whether you submitted a claim before the claims filing deadline
- If you submitted a timely claim, monitor communications from Strategic Claims Services (claims administrator) regarding distribution
- Contact the claims administrator at 866.274.4004 or info@strategicclaims.net with any questions about a previously filed claim
Watch out for
- The case status is listed as Complete — the claims filing deadline has passed and no new claims can be accepted
- Only individuals who held or sold Changyou ADSs during the specific class period are eligible class members
- Contact with the claims administrator is required for any questions about a previously submitted claim
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
This record no longer has an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
- Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as Unknown.
- Open the official claim form or settlement website run by Strategic Claims Services.
- Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source before January 23, 2023.
- Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.
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How we verified this record
- Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
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Claim deadline
January 23, 2023
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Eligibility summary
Individuals who held Changyou ADSs on April 23, 2020, and/or sold (including by tendering) Changyou ADSs during the Class Period (February 19, 2020 through April 23, 2020)
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Payment status
Distribution complete
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Case Status: Complete The court approved the settlement and plan of allocation, and awarded attorneys' fees and expenses.
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Administrator
Strategic Claims Services
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
United States District Court, Southern District of New York
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period start
February 19, 2020
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period end
April 23, 2020
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court case number
1:21-cv-07858-GHW
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Case name
In re Changyou.com Limited Securities Litigation
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the Changyou settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Changyou settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Strategic Claims Services under case 1:21-cv-07858-GHW in United States District Court, Southern District of New York. File only through the official settlement website (www.strategicclaims.net); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 18, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Individuals who held Changyou ADSs on April 23, 2020, and/or sold (including by tendering) Changyou ADSs during the Class Period (February 19, 2020 through April 23, 2020)
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is January 23, 2023. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Unknown. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Distribution complete. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Changyou pay out?
Current payment status: Distribution complete. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Changyou claim form?
No claim form is needed — The claim deadline (Jan 23, 2023) has passed — this settlement is closed to new claims. Listed for reference. Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
The claim deadline (Jan 23, 2023) has passed — this settlement is closed to new claims. Listed for reference.
Listed on the official settlement website (Strategic Claims Services).
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Disclaimer
This service summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.
Change log
- June 19, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 18, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.