Your Fall Guys name comes from your Nintendo Switch profile, not the game itself

Fall Guys does not have a separate username system. When you play Fall Guys on Nintendo Switch, the game displays whatever username you set up in your Switch console profile. If you want a different name in Fall Guys, you change your Switch profile name — and that change shows up in Fall Guys automatically the next time you launch the game.

This is different from some other games that let you pick a name just for that game. With Fall Guys, your Switch profile name is your Fall Guys name. The good news is that changing your Switch profile name takes about two minutes and does not affect your game progress, friends list, or anything else on your console.

Key Takeaways

  • Fall Guys pulls your username directly from your Nintendo Switch profile, so you change it there rather than in the game.
  • Go to System Settings, select your profile, choose Profile, then Edit Profile to change your nickname.
  • Your new name appears in Fall Guys the next time you start the game, without affecting your account or progress.
  • You can change your Switch profile name as often as you want, with no waiting period between changes.

Step-by-step: changing your Switch profile name

Start at the Switch home screen. Press the X button to open System Settings — it is the gray gear icon on the home menu. Scroll down and select Profiles, then choose your profile (the one you use to play Fall Guys).

Select Profile, then Edit Profile. You will see a field labeled Nickname — this is the name that shows in Fall Guys. Delete the current name and type in the new one. Nintendo Switch allows up to 10 characters, and you can use letters, numbers, and some symbols. Avoid spaces and special characters like @ or # because the Switch will reject them.

Once you have typed the new name, press OK at the bottom of the screen. The Switch will save the change when ready. You do not need to restart your console or do anything else — just close System Settings and go back to the home screen.

When the new name shows up in Fall Guys

The name change takes effect the next time you launch Fall Guys. If the game is already running, close it completely (press X on the game icon and select Close). Then reopen Fall Guys. When you load in, your new username will appear above your character and in the lobby.

Other players will see your new name when ready in matches and on leaderboards. If you are in the middle of a match when you change your profile name, you will still see your old name in that match — the change applies only after you restart the game.

What you cannot change about your Fall Guys account

Your Nintendo Switch profile has other settings that Fall Guys does not use. Your friend code, your account ID, and your online play history stay exactly the same when you change your nickname. Changing your profile name does not reset your progress, delete your cosmetics, or affect your rank in Fall Guys.

If you want to change something else — like your profile picture or your user ID — those are separate settings in the Profile menu. For Fall Guys specifically, only the nickname matters.

If you share your Switch with other players

Each person who plays on your Switch should have their own profile. If you share a console, make sure you are editing the correct profile before you change the name. Switch shows you which profile you are editing at the top of the screen, so double-check that it says your name, not someone else's.

If you change the wrong profile by accident, just go back into System Settings and edit it again. There is no limit to how many times you can change a profile name, so you can fix it when ready.

Troubleshooting: the new name does not appear in Fall Guys

If you changed your Switch profile name but Fall Guys still shows the old one, the game has not reloaded your profile yet. Close Fall Guys completely — do not just go to the home screen, actually close the app. Wait a few seconds, then reopen it. The new name should appear when the game loads.

If the old name still shows after restarting the game, restart your entire Switch console. Press the power button, select Power Options, then select Restart. Once the console boots back up, launch Fall Guys again. This clears the game's cache and forces it to read your current profile name from the system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have a different name in Fall Guys than on my Switch profile?

No. Fall Guys uses your Switch profile nickname and does not have its own separate username system. If you want a different name in Fall Guys, you have to change your Switch profile name.

Will changing my Switch profile name affect my Fall Guys progress or cosmetics?

No. Your progress, cosmetics, rank, and all game data stay the same. Only the name that displays changes. Your account itself does not change.

How often can I change my Switch profile name?

As often as you want. There is no waiting period or limit to how many times you can change it. You can change it back and forth as many times as you need.

What characters can I use in my Switch profile nickname?

The Switch allows letters, numbers, and some symbols, up to 10 characters total. Spaces and special characters like @, #, or & will be rejected. Stick to letters and numbers if you are unsure.

If I change my profile name, do my friends see the change right away?

Yes. Your friends will see your new name in Fall Guys matches and on their friends list as soon as you restart the game. The change is when ready on their end once you are online with the new name.