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 the web, go to Account Settings, select "General," and look for the Display Name field. Type your new username and save the change. The new name takes effect when ready in Fall Guys and any other Epic Games titles you play.

If you are playing Fall Guys on PlayStation or Nintendo Switch, you still need an Epic Games account linked to your console account. The username change happens in Epic Games, not on the console itself. Your console's own username stays separate and does not change.

Key Takeaways

  • Fall Guys usernames are managed through Epic Games accounts, not through the game's settings menu.
  • You change your display name by logging into epicgames.com, opening Account Settings, and editing the Display Name field.
  • The change appears in Fall Guys within seconds and affects all Epic Games titles linked to that account.
  • Console players on PlayStation or Switch must link their Epic Games account to their console account to change their Fall Guys name.
  • You can change your username as often as you want, though Epic Games may rate-limit extremely frequent changes.

Step-by-step: changing your display name on Epic Games

Start by going to epicgames.com and signing in with the email and password you use for Fall Guys. If you are not sure whether you have an Epic Games account, try logging in with the email address linked to your Fall Guys profile.

Once you are signed in, click your account icon in the top right corner and select "Account." On the left side of the page, click "General." You will see a field labeled "Display Name" — this is your Fall Guys username. Click in that field, delete the old name, type your new one, and click "Save." The change takes effect right away.

If you do not see a Display Name field, scroll down the General page to make sure you are looking at the full settings. Some accounts show additional options below the fold.

What happens if your username is already taken

Epic Games allows multiple players to have the same display name, so you will not get a "name taken" error. However, the name must still follow Epic Games' code of conduct — it cannot contain hate speech, slurs, or graphic content. If you try to save a name that violates the policy, Epic Games will reject it and ask you to choose something else.

If your desired name was rejected and you are not sure why, try removing any numbers, special characters, or words that might be flagged. Names like "Player123" or "FallGuy_Pro" almost always work. If a straightforward name is still rejected, contact Epic Games support through their website and describe which name you tried.

Changing your username on console: PlayStation and Nintendo Switch

PlayStation and Nintendo Switch players see their console username in Fall Guys, but that name is actually pulled from their linked Epic Games account. To change it, you must change your Epic Games display name using the steps above — changing your PlayStation Network name or Nintendo Switch profile name will not change your Fall Guys username.

If you have not yet linked your console account to Epic Games, do that first. In Fall Guys, go to Settings, select "Connections," and follow the prompts to link your console account. Once linked, your Epic Games display name will show in the game.

Changing your username on PC and mobile

PC players on Windows use the same Epic Games account system as console players. Launch Fall Guys, go to Settings, and check Connections to confirm your Epic Games account is linked. Then change your display name through epicgames.com as described above.

Fall Guys is not available on mobile phones, but if you play other Epic Games titles on mobile (like Fortnite), they all use the same display name. Changing it in Epic Games account settings changes it everywhere.

What to do if you cannot access your Epic Games account

If you forgot your Epic Games password, go to epicgames.com, click "Sign In," and select "Forgot Password." Epic Games will send a reset link to the email address on file. Click the link, create a new password, and sign in.

If you do not remember which email address you used, or if you no longer have access to that email, contact Epic Games support at support.epicgames.com. They can help you recover your account or link a new email address to it. This process usually takes a few hours to a day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Fall Guys username more than once?

Yes, you can change your display name as many times as you want through Epic Games account settings. There is no limit on how often you can change it, though Epic Games may temporarily block extremely rapid changes (like changing it multiple times per minute) to prevent abuse.

Will changing my username affect my progress or cosmetics?

No. Your username is just a label on your account. Your wins, crowns, cosmetics, and all other progress stay exactly the same when you change your name. Other players will straightforward see your new name the next time they encounter you in a match.

What if I change my Epic Games display name but it does not show up in Fall Guys?

Wait a few minutes and restart Fall Guys. The change usually appears within seconds, but occasionally the game needs to refresh. If it still does not show after restarting, log out of your Epic Games account on epicgames.com and log back in to make sure the change was saved.

Can I have different usernames on different platforms?

No. Your Epic Games display name is the same across all platforms — PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and any other device you play on. If you want different names on different platforms, you would need separate Epic Games accounts, which means separate Fall Guys profiles and progress.

Is there a character limit for usernames?

Epic Games display names can be up to 16 characters long. If your desired name is longer than that, you will need to shorten it or use abbreviations.