Your Fall Guys username comes from your Nintendo Account, not the game itself

Fall Guys does not have its own username system. When you play on Nintendo Switch, the game displays whatever name you set on your Nintendo Account. To change how you appear in Fall Guys, you change your Nintendo Account profile name — the same name that shows up across all your Switch games and online activity.

This means you cannot have a different username just for Fall Guys. Any change you make to your Nintendo Account name will affect how you appear everywhere on your Switch, including in Fall Guys, Mario Kart, Splatoon, and any other online game you play.

Key Takeaways

  • Fall Guys displays your Nintendo Account name, so you must change your account profile to change your Fall Guys username.
  • You can change your Nintendo Account name directly on your Switch console in the System Settings menu.
  • The name change takes effect when ready across all games and online services on your Switch.
  • You can change your Nintendo Account name once every 90 days, so choose carefully before you confirm.
  • If you change your name and then want to change it back, you must wait 90 days from the date of your last change.

How to change your Nintendo Account name on your Switch

Start at the home screen of your Nintendo Switch. Press the X button to open the Quick Settings menu in the top right corner. Scroll down and select System Settings.

In System Settings, scroll down the left menu and select Users and Accounts. You will see a list of user accounts on your Switch. Select the account you use to play Fall Guys. Then select Profile.

On the profile screen, select Nickname. A text box will appear with your current name highlighted. Delete the old name and type your new username. Press OK when you are done. Your new name will appear in Fall Guys the next time you load the game.

The 90-day waiting period between name changes

Nintendo limits you to one account name change every 90 days. This means if you change your name today, you cannot change it again until 90 days have passed from that date. The timer starts the moment you confirm the change, not when you first open the settings menu.

This restriction applies to your entire Nintendo Account, not just Fall Guys. If you change your name for any reason, the 90-day wait applies before you can change it again. Plan your new username carefully, because you will be stuck with it for at least three months.

What happens to your Fall Guys progress when you change your name

Your account progress, cosmetics, and battle pass rewards stay exactly the same when you change your username. Fall Guys tracks your progress using your Nintendo Account ID, which never changes — only the display name changes. Your crowns, kudos, skins, and emotes all remain on your account.

Friends will see your new name the next time they log in, and your name will update in their friends list automatically. Any past matches or leaderboard entries will show your new name going forward.

If you cannot change your name in System Settings

If the Nickname option is grayed out or you get an error message, the most common reason is that you are trying to change a child account that has parental controls enabled. Child accounts on Nintendo Switch can have restrictions that prevent name changes.

If this is the case, you will need to adjust parental controls through the parent account. Go to System Settings, select Parental Controls, and enter the PIN for the parent account. Find the child account in the list and check whether name changes are blocked. If they are, toggle that setting to allow changes, then try again on the child account.

If you are using an adult account and still cannot change your name, sign out completely and sign back in. Sometimes a temporary glitch prevents the option from appearing until you refresh your session.

Changing your name on Nintendo's website instead

You can also change your Nintendo Account name through the Nintendo Account website on a computer or phone, and the change will sync to your Switch. Go to accounts.nintendo.com, sign in with your Nintendo Account email and password, and select Profile. Click Edit next to your nickname and type your new name. The change takes effect when ready on all your devices.

This method works the same way as changing it on your Switch — the 90-day waiting period still applies, and the name shows up in Fall Guys the next time you load the game. Use whichever method is more convenient for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my friends see my old name in past Fall Guys matches?

No. Fall Guys retroactively updates your name across all past matches and replays. When you look back at old clips or match history, your new name appears. Your friends will also see your new name when they review past matches you played together.

Can I change my Fall Guys name without changing my Nintendo Account name?

No. Fall Guys does not have a separate username setting. The game always displays your Nintendo Account name, and there is no way to override it just for Fall Guys. If you want a different name in Fall Guys, you must change your Nintendo Account name.

What if I change my name and then regret it?

You can change it back, but you must wait 90 days from the date you made the first change. The 90-day timer applies to every name change, regardless of whether you are changing to something new or reverting to an old name. Mark your calendar if you think you might want to switch back.

Does changing my Nintendo Account name affect my Nintendo Switch Online subscription?

No. Your subscription stays active and tied to your account. Changing your display name does not affect your membership, online play, cloud saves, or access to any games or services. Only the name that appears to other players changes.