Change your username through your platform account, not in Rocket League itself

Rocket League does not have a built-in username change feature inside the game. Instead, you change your display name by going to your platform's account settings — whether that is Steam, Epic Games, PlayStation Network, or Xbox Live. The name you see in Rocket League matches whatever name is set on that platform account. Once you change it there, it updates in Rocket League within a few minutes.

The steps differ slightly depending on which platform you play on, but the principle is the same: find your account settings on that platform, locate the profile or display name field, change it, and save. Your Rocket League name follows automatically.

Key Takeaways

  • Rocket League pulls your display name from your platform account (Steam, Epic Games, PlayStation, or Xbox), so you must change it there, not in the game.
  • On Steam, open your profile, click Edit Profile, change the name in the Custom URL or Profile Name field, and save.
  • On Epic Games, go to Account Settings, select Connections, find your platform, and update the display name there.
  • On PlayStation and Xbox, change your name through your console's system settings or web account page, and it will appear in Rocket League within minutes.
  • You may be able to change your name once for free on console platforms, but additional changes often cost money.

Change your name on Steam

Open Steam and click your account name in the top right corner. Select "View my profile" from the dropdown menu. On your profile page, look for an "Edit Profile" button near your name and click it. You will see a field labeled "Profile Name" — this is what appears in Rocket League. Type your new name and scroll down to click "Save Changes" at the bottom of the page.

The change takes effect when ready in Steam, and Rocket League will show your new name the next time you launch the game or within a few minutes if it is already running. If you want a custom URL (the web address of your profile), you can set that separately in the same Edit Profile section, but it does not affect your Rocket League display name.

Change your name on Epic Games

Go to www.epicgames.com and sign into your account. Click your account icon in the top right and select "Account" from the menu. On the left side, click "Connections" and find the platform you play Rocket League on (Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch). Click the three dots next to that platform and select "Disconnect" if you want to change which account is linked, or look for an option to edit the display name directly.

If you are changing the name on the Epic Games account itself rather than a linked platform, go to "General" instead of Connections, find the Display Name field, and update it there. Save your changes and launch Rocket League — your new name will appear within a few minutes.

Change your name on PlayStation Network

On your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 4 console, go to Settings, then Account, then Profile. Select "Edit Profile" and find the field for your Online ID or PSN username. Depending on your console and account age, you may be able to change your name once for free; additional changes usually cost money (typically a few dollars). Enter your new name, confirm it, and save.

You can also change your PSN name through the PlayStation website if you sign into your account on a computer. Go to your profile settings, find the Online ID section, and update it there. The change syncs to Rocket League within a few minutes.

Change your name on Xbox Live

On your Xbox console, press the Xbox button to open the guide, go to Profile & System, then Profile, and select "Customize Profile." Find the Gamertag field and select it to change your name. Like PlayStation, Xbox typically allows one free name change; after that, changes cost money. Enter your new gamertag and confirm the change.

You can also change your gamertag through the Xbox website by signing into your account, going to your profile, and selecting "Edit Profile." The new name will appear in Rocket League within a few minutes of saving.

What happens to your rank and progress when you change your name

Your rank, MMR (matchmaking rating), and all cosmetics stay attached to your account. Changing your display name does not reset anything — it is purely cosmetic. Other players will see your new name in matches, but your competitive rank and item inventory remain exactly as they were.

If you are worried about being tracked or recognized by other players, changing your name does not hide your account history. Players can still find you through your platform ID if they know it, and your match history remains public on sites like Ballchasing.com or Rocket League Tracker.

Troubleshooting: your new name is not showing up in Rocket League

If you changed your name on your platform account but Rocket League still shows your old name, try closing the game completely and launching it again. Sometimes the game needs to refresh its connection to your platform account. If you are on console, you can also try signing out of your profile and signing back in.

If the name still has not updated after 10 minutes and a full restart, check that you actually saved the change on your platform account — go back to your account settings and confirm the new name is there. If it is saved on your platform but not showing in Rocket League, try disconnecting and reconnecting your platform account to your Epic Games account (if you play on PC) or restarting your console.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Rocket League name without changing my platform name?

No. Rocket League displays whatever name is set on your Steam, Epic Games, PlayStation, or Xbox account. There is no separate Rocket League username field. If you want a different name in Rocket League, you must change it on your platform account.

Does changing my name affect my rank or MMR?

No. Your rank, rating, and all progress stay with your account. Changing your display name is purely cosmetic and does not reset or alter your competitive standing or inventory.

How often can I change my name?

On Steam and Epic Games, you can change your name as often as you want at no cost. On PlayStation and Xbox, you typically get one free name change; additional changes cost money (usually a few dollars per change). Check your platform's current pricing if you plan to change your name more than once.

Will my old name be reserved for me if I change it?

No. Once you change your name on your platform account, the old name becomes available for anyone else to use. If you want to go back to your old name later, you can, but someone else may have taken it in the meantime.

Can I see what my name looks like in Rocket League before I save the change?

Most platform account settings show you a preview of your new name before you save it. On Steam and Epic Games, you will see the name in the field as you type. On console, the preview is usually shown on the confirmation screen before you finalize the change.