Where to change your username depends on which platform you play on

Your Rocket League username lives on your platform account — Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, or Epic Games — not inside Rocket League itself. That means you change it through that platform's settings, not through the game. The steps are different for each one, and some platforms charge a fee or limit how often you can change it.

If you play on multiple platforms, each one has its own separate username. Changing your Steam name does not change your PlayStation name. Your in-game display will update within a few minutes of you changing it on your platform.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Rocket League username is controlled by your platform account (Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, or Epic Games), not by the game itself.
  • Steam lets you change your name as often as you want for free, while PlayStation and Xbox charge a fee for each change.
  • Epic Games accounts can change their display name once every 30 days at no cost.
  • Changes take a few minutes to show up in Rocket League, and you may need to restart the game to see the update.

Changing your username on Steam

Open Steam and click your profile name in the top right corner, then select "Profile". On your profile page, click the pencil icon next to your current name under the profile header. Type your new name and click "Save". You can change it as many times as you want with no fee or waiting period.

The change appears in Rocket League within a few minutes. If it does not show up right away, close Rocket League completely and reopen it. Your old name will not be reserved — someone else can use it when ready.

Changing your username on PlayStation

Go to your PlayStation account settings on the console or the PlayStation website. Select "Account" and then "Profile" > "Edit Profile". Click on your username and enter a new one. PlayStation charges $9.99 USD for the first change and $4.99 USD for each change after that (prices may vary by region).

You can change your name once every 10 days. If you change it and then want to change it again, you must wait 10 days before making another change. The new name shows up in Rocket League after a few minutes, though restarting the game speeds this up.

Changing your username on Xbox

Sign in to your Xbox account on the Xbox website or on your console. Go to "Settings" > "Account" > "Personalization" > "Gamertag". Select "Change Gamertag" and enter your new name. Xbox charges $9.99 USD for a gamertag change (prices may vary by region).

Unlike PlayStation, Xbox does not enforce a waiting period between changes, but you can only change your gamertag once every 30 days if you want to keep the old one reserved. After 30 days, your old gamertag becomes available to other players. Rocket League updates within a few minutes.

Changing your username on Epic Games

Log into your Epic Games account on the Epic website. Click your account name in the top right, then select "Account". Go to "General" and find "Display Name". Click "Edit" and type your new name. Epic Games lets you change your display name once every 30 days at no cost.

If you have linked your Epic Games account to other platforms (Steam, PlayStation, or Xbox), your Epic display name is separate from those platform names. Rocket League will show your Epic display name if you are logged in through Epic, or your platform name if you are logged in through Steam, PlayStation, or Xbox.

What happens to your old username

When you change your username, your old one becomes available for someone else to claim when ready on Steam and Epic Games. On PlayStation and Xbox, your old gamertag stays reserved for 30 days, giving you a window to change back if you want to.

Your rank, cosmetics, and match history stay with your account no matter what name you use. Other players cannot see your old usernames — they only see your current one. If you were friends with someone before the change, they remain friends with you after it, though your name in their friends list updates right away.

Troubleshooting: your new username is not showing up

Close Rocket League completely and reopen it. Sometimes the game does not refresh your name until you restart. If it still shows your old name after 10 minutes, log out of your platform account within Rocket League (go to Settings > Account > Sign Out) and log back in.

If you changed your name on a platform but Rocket League is still showing a different name, make sure you are logged into the right account. Some players have multiple accounts on the same platform or linked accounts on different platforms. Check your account settings on your platform to confirm which name is currently active.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username back to my old one?

On Steam and Epic Games, yes, but only if no one else has claimed it. On PlayStation and Xbox, your old gamertag is reserved for 30 days, so you can change back within that window. After 30 days, it becomes available to others and you cannot reclaim it.

Do I lose my rank or items if I change my username?

No. Your rank, cosmetics, seasonal progress, and all items stay with your account. Only your display name changes. Other players see your new name, but your account history and progression remain the same.

Why does my name show differently to different people?

If you play on multiple platforms, each platform has its own username. You might also be seeing a delay — if you just changed your name, it can take a few minutes to show up for other players. Restarting Rocket League usually fixes this.

Can I use special characters or spaces in my username?

Each platform has different rules. Steam allows most characters including spaces. PlayStation and Xbox have stricter rules and do not allow certain symbols. Epic Games allows letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores. Check your platform's username policy before you try to save a name with special characters.

What if my username is taken?

Try a variation — add a number, underscore, or hyphen. On Steam, you can also use the same name as someone else since Steam usernames are not unique. On PlayStation, Xbox, and Epic Games, each username is unique, so you must choose something no one else has claimed.