Change your Fall Guys name through your platform account

Fall Guys does not have a username change option inside the game itself. Instead, you change your name by updating the account you use to play — either your Epic Games account, PlayStation Network account, Steam account, or Nintendo Switch account, depending on which platform you play on. The game pulls your display name directly from whichever platform you logged in with, so changing the name there changes it in Fall Guys.

The steps differ slightly by platform, but the principle is the same: log into your platform account on a web browser or through the platform's settings, find the profile or account name section, and update your display name. Fall Guys will reflect the change the next time you launch the game.

Key Takeaways

  • Fall Guys shows whatever display name your platform account uses — Epic Games, PlayStation Network, Steam, or Nintendo Switch — so you must change the name on that platform, not in the game.
  • On PC through Epic Games, go to www.epicgames.com, sign in, select your account icon, choose Account, then Display Name, and save your new name.
  • On PlayStation, go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Other > Your Profile > Edit Profile, change the Online ID, and confirm the change (this may cost money on older accounts).
  • On Steam, right-click your profile name in the client, select Edit Profile, change the Profile Name field, and save.
  • The new name appears in Fall Guys the next time you launch the game after making the change.

Change your name on Epic Games (PC and console)

If you play Fall Guys on PC through the Epic Games launcher or on console through an Epic Games account, go to www.epicgames.com in a web browser and sign in with your account. Click the account icon in the top right corner, then select Account.

On the Account page, find the Display Name section on the left side. Click the pencil icon next to your current name, type your new username, and click Save. Epic Games will confirm the change. The new name will appear in Fall Guys the next time you launch the game.

Change your name on PlayStation Network

On a PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5, go to Settings > Users and Accounts > Other > Your Profile > Edit Profile. Find the Online ID field and select it to change your name.

Type your new username and select Next. PlayStation will ask you to confirm the change. On newer accounts, this is free. On accounts created before 2019, PlayStation may charge a fee for the first change and require payment for additional changes. Once confirmed, launch Fall Guys and your new name will display in the game.

Change your name on Steam (PC)

Open the Steam client on your computer and locate your profile name in the top right corner. Right-click on your name and select Edit Profile. Find the Profile Name

Type your new username and click Save Changes at the bottom of the page. Steam will update your profile when ready. The next time you launch Fall Guys, your new name will appear in the game.

Change your name on Nintendo Switch

On your Nintendo Switch console, go to System Settings > Users and Accounts > Manage Accounts. Select the account you use to play Fall Guys, then select Profile > Nickname.

Type your new username and press OK. The change takes effect when ready. When you next open Fall Guys, your new nickname will display in the game.

What happens if your new name is unavailable

On Epic Games and Steam, usernames are not unique — multiple players can have the same display name. Your new name will always be available to set.

On PlayStation Network, online IDs must be unique within the PlayStation system. If the name you want is already taken, PlayStation will tell you and ask you to choose a different one. On Nintendo Switch, nicknames are also not unique, so any name you choose will be available.

Timing and when the change shows up

The change to your platform account takes effect when ready after you save it. However, Fall Guys may take a few minutes to sync with your platform account the next time you launch the game. If you do not see your new name right away, close Fall Guys completely and reopen it.

If you are playing with friends and they still see your old name, ask them to restart the game as well. Their client will then pull your updated name from the platform.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Fall Guys username without changing my platform account name?

No. Fall Guys does not store a separate username — it displays whatever name your platform account uses. To change your Fall Guys name, you must change your platform account name on Epic Games, PlayStation, Steam, or Nintendo Switch.

Will changing my username affect my Fall Guys progress or cosmetics?

No. Your progress, cosmetics, and battle pass rewards are tied to your account, not your username. Changing your display name does not affect anything you have unlocked or earned.

How often can I change my username?

On Epic Games, Steam, and Nintendo Switch, you can change your name as often as you want. On PlayStation Network, the first change is free on newer accounts, but older accounts may have restrictions or fees for additional changes.

What if I changed my platform username but it still shows the old name in Fall Guys?

Close Fall Guys completely and reopen it. The game syncs with your platform account when it launches. If the old name persists after relaunching, sign out of your platform account within Fall Guys and sign back in.