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 go to the General tab. You will see a field labeled Display Name — that is what other players see in matches. Click the pencil icon next to it to edit.

Type your new username and click Save. The change takes effect when ready in Rocket League. You do not need to restart the game or launcher. If you play on PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch, the same Epic Games account controls your display name across all platforms, so changing it once updates your name everywhere.

Epic Games allows one display name change every two weeks. If you try to change it again before that window closes, you will see a message telling you when you can change it next. There is no cost to change your name.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Rocket League username lives in your Epic Games account settings under Display Name, not in the game itself.
  • You can change your display name once every two weeks with no charge.
  • The change appears when ready across all platforms where you play Rocket League — PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
  • If you linked your account to a console or platform account after creating it, your Epic Games display name overrides any name from that platform.

What happens to your old username

When you change your display name, your old name becomes available for other players to use. Rocket League does not hold old usernames in reserve. If you change from "FastGoal47" to "SpeedDemon22" and then want to go back to "FastGoal47" two weeks later, someone else may have already claimed it.

Your match history, rank, and inventory stay attached to your account no matter what name you use. Other players will see your new name in replays and on leaderboards, but the underlying account and all your progress remain the same.

Changing your name on console if you do not have an Epic Games account linked

If you play Rocket League on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch and have not linked your account to Epic Games, you cannot change your Rocket League username directly. Your display name is whatever your console account is named. To change it, you would need to change your console account name through your console's settings — PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, or Nintendo Network.

The better option is to link your console account to Epic Games. Once linked, your Epic Games display name takes over, and you can change it freely through the Epic Games launcher without touching your console account name. This also gives you access to cross-platform play and lets you use the same account on PC if you own the game there.

Troubleshooting a name change that did not work

If you changed your display name but it is not showing up in Rocket League, close the game completely and relaunch it. The launcher sometimes needs a moment to sync the change to the game client. If the name still has not updated after relaunching, sign out of the Epic Games launcher entirely, wait 30 seconds, and sign back in.

If you see an error message saying your chosen name is unavailable or violates the code of conduct, Epic Games rejected it. Names cannot contain certain words, excessive numbers, or characters that the system flags as offensive. Try a different combination. If you believe your name was rejected by mistake, you can contact Epic Games support through their website, though they rarely overturn these decisions.

Changing your name while in a party or match

You can change your display name at any time, even while you are in a party or queued for a match. The change will not kick you out or cause an error. However, other players in your party will see your old name until they restart Rocket League or rejoin the party. For a cleaner experience, change your name when you are not actively playing.

If you change your name right before a ranked match, your new name will appear on the scoreboard during that match. Teammates and opponents will see the updated name in real time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username more than once every two weeks?

No. Epic Games enforces a two-week cooldown between display name changes. If you try to change it sooner, the system will tell you the exact date when you can change it again. There is no way to bypass this limit.

Will changing my name affect my rank or competitive standing?

No. Your rank, MMR, and all competitive history stay attached to your account. Changing your display name is purely cosmetic and does not reset or alter your progression in any way.

What if someone else took the username I want?

Usernames are first-come, first-served. If another player has already claimed the name you want, you cannot use it. You will need to choose a different name. There is no way to request that Epic Games free up a name for you.

Can I change my username on mobile?

Rocket League is not available on mobile, so there is no mobile version to change your name in. You must use the Epic Games launcher on a computer or change it through the Epic Games website on any device with a web browser.

Does my new username show up in old match replays?

Yes. When you watch a replay of an old match, your new display name appears, not the name you had when you played that match. This applies to replays you saved and replays you read from the server.