Change your username through the Epic Games launcher

Your Rocket League username is tied to your Epic Games account, so you change it there, not inside the game itself. Open the Epic Games launcher on your computer, sign in, and click your account name in the top right corner. Select Account, then find the General tab. Look for the field labeled Display Name — this is what other players see in matches.

Type your new username into that field. Epic Games allows letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores. Your new name takes effect when ready in Rocket League and across all Epic Games titles you play. If you play on console (PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch), the change syncs automatically the next time you launch Rocket League, since console versions connect through your Epic Games account.

If you cannot find the Display Name field, make sure you are signed into the correct account — the one linked to your Rocket League profile. You can verify this by launching Rocket League itself; the name shown in the main menu is the one tied to your account.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Rocket League username lives in your Epic Games account under Display Name, not in the game settings.
  • Changes take effect when ready in Rocket League and sync across all platforms you play on.
  • Usernames can contain letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores, but Epic Games blocks certain words and enforces character limits.
  • If your desired name is taken or blocked, you will see an error message and must choose a different one before saving.
  • Console players see the change automatically the next time they launch the game after updating their Epic Games account.

What happens if your chosen name is unavailable

Epic Games reserves certain words and does not allow usernames that contain profanity, slurs, or references to real people without permission. If you try to save a name that violates these rules, the system will reject it and show you an error message. You cannot proceed until you enter a different name.

If the name you want is already taken by another player, Epic Games will also block it. Unlike some games, Rocket League does not allow duplicate usernames across the platform. If you see "This name is unavailable," try adding numbers, underscores, or hyphens to make it unique — for example, changing "Striker" to "Striker_99" or "Striker-Pro".

Changing your name on console without a PC

If you only have a console and no computer, you can still change your username through the Epic Games website on your phone or tablet. Go to www.epicgames.com, sign in with your account, and navigate to Account Settings. Find the Display Name field and update it there. The change will be live in Rocket League the next time you launch the game on your console.

Make sure you are signed into the Epic Games account that is linked to your console profile. If you created your Rocket League account through your console's native account (PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, or Nintendo Account) without linking Epic Games first, you will need to link those accounts before you can change your username this way.

How to check if your account is linked to Epic Games

Open Rocket League on your console and go to Settings, then Account. Look for an option that says Link Epic Games Account or Connected Accounts. If it shows your Epic Games username and email, your accounts are already linked and you can change your name through Epic Games. If it shows a button to link or connect, your accounts are not yet linked.

If your accounts are not linked, select the link option and follow the prompts. You will be taken to a web page where you sign into your Epic Games account (or create one if you do not have one yet). Once linked, your console profile and Epic Games profile become one, and any username change in Epic Games will show up in Rocket League when ready.

Changing your name on PC through Steam or Epic Games launcher

If you play Rocket League through Steam on PC, your username still comes from your linked Epic Games account, not from Steam. Launch Rocket League through Steam, but make your username change in the Epic Games launcher or on the Epic Games website. Steam's own username does not affect Rocket League.

If you play through the Epic Games launcher directly, the process is the same: go to your Epic Games account settings and update your Display Name. Both routes pull from the same Epic Games account, so the change is identical regardless of which launcher you use.

What you cannot change and what happens to your old name

Your Epic Games account ID — a long number assigned when you created your account — cannot be changed. This ID is what the game uses behind the scenes to track your rank, items, and match history. Your Display Name is separate from this ID, so changing your name does not affect your progress, cosmetics, or competitive rank.

After you change your username, your old name becomes available for other players to use. If you want to keep a specific name reserved, do not change away from it. Rocket League does not hold old usernames for you, and there is no way to reclaim a name you previously used.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often can I change my Rocket League username?

Epic Games does not enforce a waiting period between username changes. You can change your name as often as you want, though changing it very frequently may trigger a temporary restriction if the system detects unusual activity. If you hit a restriction, wait a few hours before trying again.

Will changing my username affect my rank or competitive season progress?

No. Your rank, seasonal rewards, and all cosmetics stay with your account regardless of what username you choose. The change is purely cosmetic and does not reset or alter any of your in-game progress.

Can I use special characters or emojis in my Rocket League username?

No. Epic Games only allows letters (A–Z), numbers (0–9), hyphens, and underscores. Spaces, periods, and emoji are not permitted. If you try to use them, the system will reject your entry and ask you to use only allowed characters.

What if I forgot which Epic Games account is linked to my Rocket League profile?

Launch Rocket League and go to Settings, then Account. The page will show your linked Epic Games username and email address. If you do not recognize it, you can unlink the account and link a different one, though this will disconnect your progress from that Epic Games account.

Do I need to restart Rocket League after changing my username?

On PC, the change usually appears when ready or after a quick restart of the launcher. On console, restart Rocket League to see the new name. If it does not appear after a restart, sign out of your console account completely, then sign back in and launch the game again.