Changing your Destiny 2 username depends on your platform account, not the game itself

Destiny 2 does not have a built-in username change feature inside the game. Instead, your display name comes from your platform account — PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Steam, or Blizzard Battle.net — depending on where you play. To change how your name appears in Destiny 2, you change the username on that platform account. The steps differ by platform, and some platforms charge a fee while others do not.

Your Bungie.net account (the Destiny companion site) has a separate display name that you can change for free, but that only affects the website and companion app, not the game itself. If you want your in-game name to change, you must change your platform account username.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Destiny 2 in-game name comes from your PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, or Blizzard account, not from Bungie — changing the game settings alone will not change how other players see you.
  • PlayStation and Xbox charge a fee for username changes (typically $9.99 on PlayStation, free on Xbox after your first change), while Steam and Blizzard allow free changes with cooldown periods.
  • You can change your Bungie.net display name for free in your account settings, but this only affects the companion website and app, not your in-game name.
  • After you change your platform username, it may take a few minutes to update in Destiny 2, and your old name will no longer be reserved.

Changing your username on PlayStation Network

On PlayStation, go to your account settings from the home screen, select "Account" and then "Other," then choose "Change Your Login ID." You can change your username once for free; after that, PlayStation charges $9.99 per change. The new username must be between 3 and 16 characters, can include letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores, and cannot contain spaces.

After you change your PlayStation username, sign out of Destiny 2 completely and sign back in. The new name should appear in the game within a few minutes. Your old PlayStation username becomes available for someone else to claim after 30 days.

Changing your username on Xbox Live

On Xbox, sign in to your account at xbox.com, go to "Settings," select "Account," then "Personalization," and choose "Gamertag." You can change your gamertag once for free; subsequent changes cost $9.99 each. Your new gamertag must be between 3 and 15 characters and can include letters, numbers, spaces, and certain symbols.

After you change your Xbox gamertag, restart Destiny 2 or sign out and back in. The change usually takes effect when ready, but may take up to an hour to sync across all Xbox services. Your old gamertag becomes available for others to use after 30 days.

Changing your username on Steam

On Steam, your display name is separate from your account name and can be changed freely. Open Steam, click your profile picture in the top right, select "Profile," then click "Edit Profile." Under "Profile Name," enter your new display name and save. You can change this as often as you want with no fee.

The new name appears in Destiny 2 almost when ready. Note that your actual Steam account name (the one you use to log in) cannot be changed — only your public display name changes, which is what Destiny 2 reads.

Changing your username on Blizzard Battle.net

On Blizzard Battle.net, log in to your account at battle.net, go to "Account Settings," select "Profile," and click "Edit" next to your Battle Tag. Your Battle Tag is your display name in Destiny 2. You can change it once every 30 days for free. The name must be between 3 and 12 characters and can include letters, numbers, and hyphens.

After you change your Battle Tag, restart Destiny 2 to see the new name in the game. The change takes effect when ready on the Blizzard side but may take a few minutes to sync in Destiny 2.

Changing your Bungie.net display name

If you only want to change how your name appears on the Destiny companion website and mobile app (not in the game itself), you can change your Bungie.net display name for free. Sign in to Bungie.net, go to "Settings," select "Profile," and edit your "Display Name." This change does not affect your in-game name unless you are playing on a platform where your Bungie account is your primary login.

This option is useful if you want a different name on the Bungie forums or companion app but do not want to pay to change your platform account username. However, other players in Destiny 2 will still see your platform username, not your Bungie display name.

What happens to your old username and clan tags

When you change your platform username, your old name becomes available for someone else to use after 30 days (the exact timing varies slightly by platform). If you are in a clan, your clan tag stays with you — it is tied to your account, not your username. Other players will see your new username with the same clan tag you had before.

Any achievements, raid completions, or other records tied to your account remain tied to you under your new name. Changing your username does not reset your progress or separate you from your account history.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing my username reset my Destiny 2 progress?

No. Your progress, gear, and account history are tied to your platform account, not your username. Changing your username does not affect anything in your inventory or character progression.

Can I change my username for free on all platforms?

No. PlayStation charges $9.99 per change after your first free change. Xbox charges $9.99 per change after your first free change. Steam and Blizzard allow free changes but with cooldown periods — Steam has no stated limit, and Blizzard allows one change every 30 days.

How long does it take for my new username to show up in Destiny 2?

Usually a few minutes. Restart the game or sign out and back in to speed up the sync. If it takes longer than an hour, restart your console or PC and check that you are signed in to the correct platform account.

Can I reserve my old username so no one else can use it?

No. After 30 days, your old username becomes available for anyone to claim. You cannot prevent someone else from taking it.

Does changing my username affect my clan or fireteam?

No. Your clan membership and fireteam invitations are tied to your account. Your clan tag and roster entry will update to show your new username, but you stay in the same clan.