Change your Dead by Daylight username through your platform account

Your Dead by Daylight username is tied to your Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch account — whichever platform you play on. To change it, you change the account name on that platform itself, not inside the game. The game pulls your username from your platform account every time you log in, so once you update it there, it updates in Dead by Daylight automatically.

The steps differ depending on which platform you use. Steam lets you change your name as often as you want with no cooldown. PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo each have their own rules about how often you can change and whether you pay a fee.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Dead by Daylight username comes from your platform account (Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch), so you change it there, not in the game.
  • Steam lets you change your name unlimited times with no fee, while PlayStation charges and has a cooldown, and Xbox and Nintendo have their own restrictions.
  • After you change your platform username, Dead by Daylight updates it automatically the next time you log in.
  • Your in-game progress, cosmetics, and rank stay the same when you change your username — only the name displayed to other players changes.

Change your username on Steam

Open Steam and click your account name in the top right corner. Select "Profile" from the dropdown menu. On your profile page, click the pencil icon next to your current name (it appears when you hover over your name). Type your new username and click "Save". The change takes effect when ready.

Steam does not limit how many times you can change your name or charge a fee. You can change it back the same day if you want. When you launch Dead by Daylight next, it will show your new name to other players in lobbies, on your profile, and in the end-game chat.

Change your username on PlayStation

Go to your PlayStation Network profile settings. Select "Account" and then "Other" and "Change Your Online ID". Enter your new username and confirm. PlayStation charges $9.99 for the first change and $4.99 for each change after that. You can change your name once every 60 days after the first change.

After you pay and confirm the change, it takes effect when ready on your PlayStation account. Dead by Daylight will display your new name the next time you log in. Your progress, cosmetics, and rank carry over — the change only affects what name appears to other players.

Change your username on Xbox

Sign in to your Xbox account on the Xbox website or through the Xbox app. Go to your profile settings and select "Customize profile". Choose "Gamertag" and enter your new name. Xbox lets you change your gamertag once every 30 days. The first change is free; after that, each change costs $9.99.

The change applies to your entire Xbox account and all games linked to it, including Dead by Daylight. Your new gamertag appears in the game the next time you log in. All your in-game progress stays the same.

Change your username on Nintendo Switch

On your Nintendo Switch console, go to System Settings and select "Users". Choose your user account and then "Profile". Select "Nickname" and type your new username. Nintendo Switch does not charge for name changes and does not enforce a cooldown between changes, so you can update it as often as you want.

The change takes effect when ready on your Switch account. When you launch Dead by Daylight, your new nickname will display in lobbies and to other players. Your rank, cosmetics, and all progression remain unchanged.

What stays the same when you change your username

Changing your username does not affect your rank, bloodpoints, auric cells, cosmetics, or any unlocked perks. Your account data is tied to your platform account ID, not your username, so everything you own and have earned stays with you. Other players will see your new name, but your stats and progression are exactly as they were before.

If you play on multiple platforms with the same account (for example, Steam and PlayStation), each platform has its own separate username. Changing your name on Steam does not change your PlayStation name. You have to update each platform separately if you want the same name across all of them.

Why your Dead by Daylight name might not update when ready

After you change your platform username, Dead by Daylight usually updates it the next time you log in. If you are already in the game when you make the change, close the game completely and relaunch it. The new name should appear in your next lobby.

In rare cases, the game can take a few minutes to sync the change from your platform account. If your new name still does not appear after relaunching, wait 10 minutes and try again. If it still has not updated after that, restart your console or computer entirely.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Dead by Daylight username without changing my platform account name?

No. Dead by Daylight does not have a separate username setting in the game itself. Your in-game name is always your platform account name, so changing one means changing the other. There is no way to have a different name in Dead by Daylight than on your platform.

Will changing my username affect my rank or progression?

No. Your rank, bloodpoints, cosmetics, and all unlocked perks stay exactly the same. Your account data is stored under your account ID, not your username, so the change only affects what name other players see.

How long does it take for my new username to show up in Dead by Daylight?

Usually it appears the next time you log in. If you change your name while the game is running, close and relaunch Dead by Daylight to see the update. In rare cases it can take a few minutes to sync from your platform account to the game.

Can I change my username back to my old one?

Yes, on Steam you can change it back anytime with no fee or cooldown. On PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo, you can change it back but you will be subject to the same cooldown and fees as any other name change on those platforms.

What if I share my console with someone else?

Each person who plays on your console should have their own user account on that console. When they log into Dead by Daylight with their account, the game displays their platform username. Changing one person's username does not affect anyone else's account or progress.