Change your Fall Guys username through your Epic Games account

Your Fall Guys username is tied to your Epic Games account, so you change it there rather than inside the game itself. Log into your Epic Games account on a web browser, go to your Account settings, find the Display Name field, and save the new name. The change takes effect when ready in Fall Guys and across all Epic Games titles you play.

If you play Fall Guys on PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch, you will need to link your console account to Epic Games first — this is a one-time step that takes a few minutes. Once linked, the same username change process applies.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Fall Guys name comes from your Epic Games Display Name, which you change in your Epic Games account settings on a web browser.
  • Console players must link their PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch account to Epic Games before they can change their Fall Guys username.
  • The new username appears in Fall Guys within seconds and applies to all games connected to that Epic Games account.
  • Display names can be changed once every 14 days, and Epic Games reserves the right to reset names that violate their code of conduct.

Step-by-step: changing your display name on PC or Mac

Start by opening a web browser and going to www.epicgames.com. Click the account icon in the top right corner and select Account. You will land on the Account page; look for the Personal Info section on the left sidebar and click it.

Find the Display Name field — this is what shows as your username in Fall Guys. Click the pencil icon next to it to edit. Type your new name, which can be 3 to 16 characters long and include letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores. Click Save and confirm the change if prompted. Return to Fall Guys and restart the game to see your new name in the lobby and on your profile.

Linking your console account to Epic Games

If you play on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch, your console account must be connected to Epic Games before you can change your username. Go to www.epicgames.com and log into your Epic Games account. Click the account icon and select Connections.

Find your console platform in the list — PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, or Nintendo Account — and click Connect. You will be redirected to your console's sign-in page. Log in with your console account credentials, and the connection will complete. Once linked, your Epic Games Display Name becomes your Fall Guys username on that console.

What happens if your username is already taken

Epic Games allows multiple players to have the same Display Name, so you will not be blocked by another player using it. However, your name must still follow Epic's code of conduct — it cannot contain profanity, slurs, or impersonation of real people or public figures.

If Epic Games flags your name as a violation, you will receive a notification and be given a grace period to change it. If you do not change it within that time, Epic will reset it to a default name like "Player" plus a string of numbers. You can then choose a new compliant name.

The 14-day waiting period between changes

Once you change your Display Name, you must wait 14 days before changing it again. This limit applies account-wide, so if you change your name for any Epic Games title, the timer starts for all of them. If you try to change it before 14 days have passed, the system will show you the exact date when you can change it next.

Plan your username changes with this window in mind. If you are unhappy with a new name, you will need to live with it for two weeks before trying again.

Troubleshooting: your new name is not showing in Fall Guys

If you changed your Display Name but Fall Guys still shows your old username, restart the game completely. Close Fall Guys entirely, wait 10 seconds, and reopen it. Log back in and check your profile — the new name should appear.

If the old name persists after a restart, clear your game cache. On PC, navigate to your Fall Guys installation folder, find the Saved folder, and delete the contents. On console, go to your system settings, find the Fall Guys app, and select Clear Cache or Clear Local Save Data (this does not delete your progress, only temporary files). Restart Fall Guys and log in again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Fall Guys username on mobile or in the game itself?

No. Fall Guys does not have a mobile app, and the game itself has no username-change option. You must use a web browser to log into your Epic Games account and change your Display Name there.

Will changing my username affect my progress, cosmetics, or rank?

No. Your username is purely cosmetic. All your progress, cosmetics, battle pass rewards, and rank stay exactly the same — only the name displayed above your character changes.

What if I forgot my Epic Games password?

Go to www.epicgames.com and click Sign In. Select Forgot Password, enter your email address, and Epic will send you a reset link. Check your email (including spam folders) and follow the link to create a new password. Once you have reset it, log in and change your Display Name as normal.

Can I use special characters or emojis in my Fall Guys username?

No. Display Names accept only letters (A–Z, a–z), numbers (0–9), hyphens, and underscores. Emojis, accents, and other special characters will not work.

If I unlink my console account from Epic Games, what happens to my username?

Your Display Name stays the same. Unlinking only disconnects your console account from Epic Games — it does not reset your username or erase your progress. You can relink the same console account later and your name will still be there.