Where to change your Fall Guys username

Your Fall Guys username lives in your Epic Games account, not in the game itself. That means you change it through the Epic Games website or launcher, and the change shows up in Fall Guys automatically within a few minutes.

Fall Guys is owned by Epic Games, so even if you play on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, or PC, your account and username are managed through Epic. You do not change the name inside the game — you change it where you manage your Epic account.

The reason for this setup is that Epic Games runs a single account system across all its games and services. Your display name is tied to that central account, not to Fall Guys specifically. This means the same name appears in Fortnite, Rocket League, and any other Epic title you play.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Fall Guys username is controlled by your Epic Games account, not by the game itself.
  • You change your username on the Epic Games website by going to Account Settings and selecting Display Name.
  • The change takes effect in Fall Guys within a few minutes, but you can only change your display name once every 14 days.
  • If you play on console, you may see your console username in some places, but your Epic display name is what shows in Fall Guys matches.

Steps to change your display name on Epic Games

Go to www.epicgames.com and sign in with the email and password you use for Fall Guys. If you have never signed in to Epic Games directly before, you may need to check your email for a verification link first.

Once you are signed in, click your account icon in the top right corner and select Account. On the left side, click General. You will see a field labeled Display Name — this is your Fall Guys username. Click the pencil icon next to it to edit.

Type your new username. Epic Games allows letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores. Your new name must be between 3 and 16 characters. Click Save when you are done. The change takes effect in Fall Guys within a few minutes.

The 14-day waiting period between changes

Epic Games does not let you change your display name more than once every 14 days. If you just changed it, you will see a message telling you when you can change it again. This rule applies across all Epic Games titles, not just Fall Guys.

If you made a typo or chose a name you do not like, you have to wait the full 14 days before you can pick something else. Plan your username carefully the first time. The 14-day timer starts the moment you save your new name, not when you click edit.

What happens if you play on console

If you play Fall Guys on PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch, your console has its own username — that is separate from your Epic Games display name. In Fall Guys matches, you will see your Epic display name, not your console name. Other players will see your Epic name too.

Your console username matters for console-specific features like party chat or console friends lists, but it does not affect how you appear in Fall Guys. You can change your console username through your console's settings if you want, but that will not change your Fall Guys name.

If you cannot find the display name field

Make sure you are signed into the correct Epic Games account — the one linked to your Fall Guys game. If you have multiple Epic accounts, you may be looking at the wrong one. Check the email address shown at the top of the page to confirm.

If the Display Name field is grayed out or missing, you may have hit the 14-day waiting period. Refresh the page to see the current status. If you still cannot see it after refreshing, sign out completely and sign back in. Sometimes the page cache prevents the updated status from showing right away.

Changing your username if you play on PC

If you play Fall Guys through the Epic Games Launcher on PC, the process is the same — go to www.epicgames.com, sign in, and change your display name in Account Settings. The launcher will show your updated name the next time you launch the game.

You do not need to uninstall or reinstall Fall Guys. Once you save the new display name on the Epic Games website, it syncs to the launcher and the game automatically. If the launcher still shows your old name after an hour, try closing the launcher completely and opening it again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Fall Guys username more than once every 14 days?

No. Epic Games enforces a 14-day waiting period between display name changes across all games that use Epic accounts. You cannot bypass this by contacting support or using a different method.

Will changing my username affect my progress or cosmetics?

No. Your username is just the name other players see. Your level, crowns, cosmetics, and all progress stay with your account no matter what name you choose.

What if someone else already has the username I want?

Epic Games allows multiple players to have the same display name, so you can use any name you want as long as it follows the character rules. You will not get a "name taken" error.

Do I need to change my password after changing my username?

No. Your username and password are separate. Changing your display name does not affect your account security or password.

Why does my console show a different name than Fall Guys?

Your console username and your Epic Games display name are two different things. Fall Guys uses your Epic display name. If they do not match, you are seeing your console name somewhere else — check that you are looking at Fall Guys specifically.