Change your Marvel Rivals username in the game settings

You change your Marvel Rivals username directly in the game client, not through a web portal or launcher. Open Marvel Rivals, go to Settings (the gear icon), select Account, then choose Change Nickname. Type your new name, confirm it, and the change takes effect when ready in matches and on your profile.

The process takes about two minutes. Your old username disappears from public view right away, though the system may take a few hours to update it everywhere — in friend lists, match history, and leaderboards. During that window, some players might still see your old name in recent games.

You can change your username as often as you want, with no cooldown period between changes. There is no cost. The only restriction is that your new name must follow the game's content policy: no slurs, no impersonation of real people or celebrities, and no names longer than 16 characters.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Marvel Rivals, go to Settings > Account > Change Nickname to rename your account.
  • Your new username appears when ready in the game but may take a few hours to update across friend lists and match history.
  • You can change your username unlimited times with no waiting period between changes.
  • Your new name cannot contain slurs, impersonate real people, or exceed 16 characters.
  • Changing your username does not affect your rank, cosmetics, battle pass progress, or any other account data.

What happens to your old username after you change it

Once you change your username, no one else can claim your old name when ready. Marvel Rivals holds it for 30 days before releasing it back into the pool. This prevents someone from impersonating you by taking your former name right after you switch.

Your match history and statistics stay attached to your account, but they will display under your new name. If you search for your old username in the game's player search, you will not find your account — it only shows under the new name. Friends who had you added will still see you in their friend list, but your name will update to the new one the next time they log in.

If your desired username is already taken

Marvel Rivals does not allow duplicate usernames, so if the name you want is already in use, the game will reject it when you try to confirm the change. The system tells you when ready that the name is unavailable and prompts you to try another.

There is no waitlist or reservation system. Your only option is to choose a different name. Many players add numbers, underscores, or slight variations to their preferred name — for example, changing "Ironman" to "Ironman47" or "Iron_Man" — to get around this. The game allows special characters like underscores, hyphens, and periods in usernames.

Changing your username on console versus PC

The steps are identical whether you play on PlayStation, Xbox, or PC. Open the game, navigate to Settings > Account > Change Nickname, and enter your new name. Your account is the same across all platforms if you have linked them, so changing your username on one platform changes it everywhere.

If you play on multiple platforms but have not linked your accounts, each platform has a separate username. You would need to change the name on each account individually. To check if your accounts are linked, go to Settings > Account and look for a "Linked Accounts" or "Cross-Platform" section.

Troubleshooting if the change does not go through

If you try to change your username and the game shows an error, the most common cause is that the name violates the content policy. Check that your new name does not contain profanity, slurs, or references to real people. If the name seems acceptable to you but the game rejects it, try removing any numbers or special characters and see if a simpler version works.

A second common issue is that the name is already taken. Even if you do not see it in a player search, it may belong to an inactive account. Try a slight variation — add a number, change the spelling slightly, or use an underscore.

If the button to change your nickname is greyed out or missing, you may not have the right permissions on your account. This sometimes happens if your account is new (less than a few days old) or if parental controls are enabled. Wait a few days and try again, or check your account settings for restrictions.

What you cannot change about your account identity

Your username is separate from your account ID, which is a permanent number assigned when you create your account. You cannot change your account ID, and it does not appear in the game — it is only used behind the scenes for the game's systems. Your username is what other players see.

You also cannot change the email address or phone number linked to your account through the in-game settings. To change those, you must go to the official Marvel Rivals account website, log in, and update them in your profile settings there. This is a security measure to prevent unauthorized changes to sensitive account information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing my username affect my rank or cosmetics?

No. Your rank, battle pass progress, cosmetics, and all other account data stay exactly the same. Only your display name changes. The next time you log in, you will see your new username on your profile and in matches, but everything else remains unchanged.

Can I change my username back to my old one?

Yes, as long as no one else has claimed it. If you changed your username recently, your old name is reserved for 30 days, so you can change back anytime during that window. After 30 days, the old name enters the general pool and someone else could take it.

How long does it take for my new username to show up in matches?

Your new username appears in the game client when ready after you confirm the change. In active matches, it may take until the next game you play. In friend lists and match history, it can take a few hours to update everywhere, but this is usually much faster.

What if I want to change my username but keep it private from other players?

Marvel Rivals does not have a privacy setting for usernames — all usernames are public and visible to everyone in matches and on profiles. You cannot hide your username or make it visible only to friends. Your only option is to choose a username you are comfortable with others seeing.

Can I use spaces or emoji in my username?

No. Marvel Rivals usernames cannot contain spaces or emoji. You can use letters, numbers, underscores, hyphens, and periods. If you try to include a space or emoji, the game will reject the name and ask you to try again.