Your Fall Guys username comes from your Nintendo Account, not the game itself

Fall Guys on Nintendo Switch does not have its own username system. Instead, it uses whatever name you set on your Nintendo Account. To change how you appear in Fall Guys, you change your Nintendo Account profile name. This is a one-time change per year on most accounts, so choose carefully before you make it.

The game pulls your display name from your Nintendo Account every time you log in. If you change your Nintendo Account name, Fall Guys will show the new name the next time you start the game. You do not need to do anything inside Fall Guys itself.

Key Takeaways

  • Fall Guys uses your Nintendo Account name, so you change your username by editing your Nintendo Account profile, not through the game.
  • You can change your Nintendo Account name once per year, and the change takes effect in Fall Guys within minutes.
  • You need to change your name through the Nintendo eShop website or the Nintendo Switch console settings, not through Fall Guys.
  • If you have parental controls on your account, you may not be able to change your name without a parent or guardian's permission.

Change your name through Nintendo Switch console settings

The fastest way to change your username is directly on your Nintendo Switch. Go to System Settings on your home screen, then select Users and Accounts. Find your user account in the list and select it.

Choose Profile, then Edit. Select Nickname and type in your new name. Nintendo allows up to 10 characters. Press OK to save. Your new name will appear in Fall Guys the next time you start the game, usually within a few minutes.

Change your name through the Nintendo eShop website

If you prefer to change your name from a computer or phone, you can do it through the Nintendo eShop website. Go to accounts.nintendo.com and sign in with the email and password for your Nintendo Account.

Select Profile from the menu on the left. Choose Edit Profile. Under Nickname, type your new name and select Save. The change will sync to your Switch console within a few minutes. Fall Guys will show your new name the next time you launch the game.

Know the limits on how often you can change your name

Nintendo allows you to change your account nickname once per year. If you have changed your name recently, you will see a message telling you when you can change it again. This limit applies whether you change through the console or the website.

If you are under 18 and your account has parental controls enabled, a parent or guardian may need to approve the name change. You will see a prompt asking for their permission. They can approve it through their own Nintendo Account or through the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app.

What happens to your old name in Fall Guys

When you change your Nintendo Account name, your old name disappears from Fall Guys when ready. Any friends who had you added will still see you in their friends list, but under your new name. Your game progress, cosmetics, and battle pass rewards stay with your account and do not change.

Other players you have competed against will not see a record of your old name. Fall Guys does not keep a history of past usernames for other players to look up.

Troubleshoot if your new name is not showing up

If you changed your name but Fall Guys still shows your old one, close the game completely and restart your Switch. Do not just put the console to sleep — fully close Fall Guys and reopen it. This forces the game to pull your updated profile information from Nintendo's servers.

If the old name persists after a restart, sign out of your Nintendo Account on the Switch, then sign back in. Go to System Settings, Users and Accounts, and select your account. Choose Sign Out, wait a few seconds, then select Sign In and enter your password. Launch Fall Guys again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Fall Guys username more than once a year?

No. Nintendo limits nickname changes to once per year on most accounts. If you have already changed your name this year, you will need to wait until the anniversary of your last change to modify it again. The system will tell you the exact date you can change it next.

Will changing my Nintendo Account name affect other games and apps?

Yes. Your Nintendo Account nickname is used across all games and apps on your Switch. If you change it, the new name will appear in every game that shows your profile name, not just Fall Guys. This includes Mario Kart, Splatoon, Animal Crossing, and others.

What if my account has parental controls and I cannot change my name?

A parent or guardian set up parental controls on your account. You will need their permission to change your nickname. Ask them to approve the change through their own Nintendo Account or through the Parental Controls app. They can grant permission without changing the overall parental control settings.

Can I use special characters or spaces in my Fall Guys username?

Nintendo allows letters, numbers, and some symbols in your nickname, but spaces are not permitted. You can use hyphens and underscores instead. The nickname is limited to 10 characters total, so plan your name accordingly.

If I delete my Fall Guys save data, will my username change?

No. Your username is tied to your Nintendo Account, not your game save. Deleting Fall Guys save data will not change your name and will not affect your Nintendo Account profile. Your progress in the game will be lost, but your username will remain the same.