Change your Dead by Daylight name through your PlayStation Network account, not in the game itself
Dead by Daylight on PlayStation 5 pulls your username directly from your PSN (PlayStation Network) account. There is no username setting inside the game — if you want a different name in Dead by Daylight, you change your PSN profile name, and the game updates automatically the next time you launch it.
The process takes about five minutes and costs nothing. You can change your PSN name once every 30 days after your first change, though your first change is always free. PlayStation will warn you that some older games may not recognize the new name properly, but Dead by Daylight handles name changes without problems.
Key Takeaways
- Dead by Daylight reads your username from your PSN account, so you must change your PlayStation Network profile name, not a setting inside the game.
- Your first PSN name change is free; changes after that cost money and can only happen once every 30 days.
- After you change your PSN name, launch Dead by Daylight again and your new name will appear in the game.
- You need a credit or debit card on file with your PlayStation account to change your name, even though the first change is free.
Steps to change your PSN username on PS5
Start on your PS5 home screen. Press the PS button on your controller to open the control center, then select your profile icon in the top left corner. Choose Profile, then Edit Profile.
Select Change PSN Username. You will see a text field where you can type your new name. PSN usernames can be 3 to 16 characters long and can include letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores — no spaces or special characters. Type your desired name and select Next.
PlayStation will tell you whether the name is available. If it is taken, you will need to choose something different. Once you find an available name, select Continue. If this is your first name change, you will see "Free" next to the cost. Select Change PSN Username to confirm.
Your PSN name changes when ready. Close the menu and launch Dead by Daylight — your new name will appear in the game within seconds. If you still see your old name, restart the game completely by closing it from the home screen and opening it again.
What happens to your Dead by Daylight progress when you change your name
Your account, rank, perks, cosmetics, and all progression stay exactly the same. Changing your PSN name does not reset anything in Dead by Daylight or any other game. Your friends list and party invitations continue to work with your new name.
Other players will see your new name in the post-game lobby and in chat. If you were in a Discord server or a gaming group under your old name, those communities will see the change the next time you play with them, but your account history and stats remain linked to you.
If your first name change is not free
Your first PSN name change should always be free, but PlayStation requires a valid payment method on your account before you can make any change. If you do not have a credit card or debit card linked to your PSN account, add one before you attempt to change your name.
Go to your account settings, select Payment and Subscriptions, then Payment Methods, and add a card. You will not be charged for your first change, but PlayStation needs the card on file to process the transaction. After your first free change, any additional name changes within 30 days will cost money, and you can only change your name once per month.
Troubleshooting: your old name still appears in Dead by Daylight
If you changed your PSN name but Dead by Daylight still shows your old username, the game has not synced with your account yet. Close Dead by Daylight completely — do not just go to the home screen, but press the PS button, highlight the game, press Options, and select Close. Wait 30 seconds, then relaunch the game.
If the old name persists after a full restart, sign out of your PSN account entirely. Press the PS button, go to Power, and select Sign Out. Sign back in, then launch Dead by Daylight. This forces the game to refresh your account information and should display your new name.
Changing your name back or choosing a different one
You can change your PSN name again, but you must wait 30 days from your first change, and the second change will cost money. The exact price varies by region but is typically between $5 and $10 USD. After your second change, you can change your name again after another 30 days, and each change after the first will cost the same amount.
If you realize you made a mistake with your new name, you have 30 days to change it back to your original name for free. After 30 days, changing back to your original name costs the same as any other name change. Plan your new name carefully before you confirm the change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my Dead by Daylight username without changing my PSN name?
No. Dead by Daylight does not have a separate username setting. The game always displays whatever name is on your PSN account. If you want a different name in Dead by Daylight, you must change your PlayStation Network profile name.
Will other players see my new name right away?
Yes. Once you change your PSN name and restart Dead by Daylight, other players will see your new name in lobbies, post-game screens, and chat. The change is when ready on their end.
What if the username I want is already taken?
You will need to choose a different name. PSN will tell you during the change process whether a name is available. Try adding numbers or underscores to make your preferred name unique — for example, if "Killer" is taken, try "Killer_2024" or "Killer42".
Can I change my name more than once a month?
No. You can only change your PSN name once every 30 days. Your first change is free, but the second and all subsequent changes cost money and follow the same 30-day waiting period.
Do I lose my rank or perks if I change my name?
No. Your account, rank, bloodweb progress, perks, cosmetics, and all other progression stay the same. Changing your name affects only what other players see — nothing about your account resets.