Yes, you can change your Larian username, but the process depends on which Larian account system you use

Larian Studios, the company behind Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2, runs two separate account systems. If you play through Steam, your username is tied to your Steam account and you change it there, not through Larian. If you have a standalone Larian account (used for the Larian Launcher, early access versions, or the Larian website), you can change your username directly in your account settings. The steps are different depending on which one you have, and changing one does not automatically change the other.

The key thing to understand is that Steam and Larian treat usernames as completely separate. Your Steam display name and your Larian account username are two different things, even if you own the same game on both platforms. You will need to change them independently if you want them to match.

Key Takeaways

  • Steam players change their username in Steam settings, not in Larian's system, and the change takes effect when ready in Baldur's Gate 3 and other Larian games.
  • Larian Launcher users can change their username in their Larian account settings under Profile, and the change appears in-game after you restart the game.
  • Your Larian account username and your Steam username are separate and do not sync with each other.
  • Changing your username does not affect your game progress, saves, or achievements on either platform.

Changing your username if you play through Steam

Open Steam and click your account name in the top right corner, then select "Profile". On your profile page, click the pencil icon next to your current username (it appears when you hover over the name). Type your new username and click "Save". The change takes effect when ready, and the next time you launch Baldur's Gate 3 or any other Larian game through Steam, you will see your new name in-game.

Steam usernames can be up to 32 characters and can include spaces, numbers, and most special characters. You can change your Steam username as often as you want with no cooldown period. Your old username becomes available for others to use when ready after you change it.

Changing your username if you use the Larian Launcher

Log into your Larian account at larian.com or through the Larian Launcher. Click on your account icon or profile name, then select "Profile" or "Account Settings" (the exact wording varies depending on whether you are on the website or in the launcher). Look for a field labeled "Username" or "Display Name" and click the edit button next to it. Type your new username and save the change.

After you change your username in the Larian system, close the game completely and restart it. The new username will appear in-game once the game reloads. If you do not see the change when ready, log out of the Larian Launcher and log back in, then restart the game. This forces the launcher to fetch your updated profile information from Larian's servers.

What happens to your progress and achievements when you change your username

Your game saves, character progress, and achievements stay exactly where they are. Changing your username is purely cosmetic — it only changes what other players see when you are in multiplayer mode or what appears on your profile. All your single-player saves remain tied to your account and will load normally after you change your name.

If you are in the middle of a multiplayer session when you change your username, other players may still see your old name until they restart the game or rejoin the session. The change propagates across Larian's servers within a few minutes, but it is not instantaneous. Your character data and progress are never affected by a username change.

If you have both a Steam account and a Larian account

Some players have both a Steam account and a separate Larian account — this happens if you played early access through the Larian Launcher before the game launched on Steam, or if you own the game on both platforms. These two accounts are completely separate. Changing your username on Steam does not change your Larian Launcher username, and vice versa.

If you want the same username on both platforms, you will need to change them separately. Log into Steam and change your Steam username, then log into your Larian account and change that username independently. There is no way to link or sync these usernames automatically, and the two systems will never recognize them as the same account.

Username restrictions and what you cannot do

Both Steam and Larian have content policies for usernames. You cannot use usernames that are hateful, sexually explicit, or impersonate another person or company. If your username violates these policies, Larian or Steam may reset it to a default name without warning, and you will need to change it again to something that complies.

You cannot reserve a username or transfer your username to another account. If you stop using an account, your username becomes available for someone else to claim. There is no way to "hold" a username indefinitely or transfer it if you create a new account.

Troubleshooting: your username did not change in-game

If you changed your username but it still shows the old name in Baldur's Gate 3, the most common cause is that the game is still running or cached the old name. Close the game completely (not just minimizing it) and wait 30 seconds before reopening it. If you are using the Larian Launcher, also log out and log back in before restarting the game.

If you changed your Steam username and the old name still appears, verify that you actually saved the change — Steam sometimes shows a confirmation message. If the change was saved but the game still shows the old name, restart your computer. Steam caches usernames locally, and a full restart clears that cache more reliably than just closing and reopening the game.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username back to what it was before?

Yes. There is no cooldown or limit on how often you can change your username on either Steam or Larian. You can change it back when ready if you want. The only restriction is that you cannot use a username that is currently in use by another active account.

Will other players see my old username if I change it mid-game?

They may see the old name until they restart the game or rejoin the session. The change propagates to Larian's servers within a few minutes, but it is not when ready. If you are in a multiplayer session, tell the other players you changed your name so they know it is still you.

What if my desired username is already taken?

You will need to choose a different one. There is no waitlist or reservation system. If the username you want is taken, you can try adding a number, underscore, or variation. You can also check back later — if the person using that name stops playing and their account becomes inactive, the username may eventually become available again, though this can take months or years.

Does changing my username affect cross-platform play?

No. Your username is only for display purposes. Cross-platform play is tied to your account, not your username, so changing your name does not affect whether you can play with friends on other platforms.