Your Fall Guys username on Switch comes from your Nintendo Network ID, not from the game itself

Fall Guys does not have a separate in-game username system. The name that appears when you play is tied directly to your Nintendo Network ID — the account you use to log into your Switch console. If you want a different name in Fall Guys, you change your Nintendo Network ID itself, and that change affects your name across all Nintendo games and services.

This is different from games that let you pick a display name inside the game while keeping your account name separate. Fall Guys pulls your name from your system account, so the two are the same thing.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Fall Guys name comes from your Nintendo Network ID, which you change through your Switch console settings, not through the game.
  • Changing your Nintendo Network ID takes effect when ready across all games and online services on your Switch.
  • You can change your Nintendo Network ID once every 90 days, and the change is permanent after you confirm it.
  • If you share your Switch with other players, each person needs their own Nintendo Network ID to have a separate name in Fall Guys.

Steps to change your Nintendo Network ID on Switch

Start on your Switch home screen. Press the X button to open the Quick Settings menu, then select System Settings. From there, go to Users and Accounts, then select your user profile.

Choose Profile, then Edit Profile. You will see a field labeled Nickname — this is the name that shows in Fall Guys. Type your new name (up to 10 characters), then press OK. Your Switch will ask you to confirm the change. Once you confirm, the new name takes effect when ready in Fall Guys and everywhere else on your console.

The entire process takes less than a minute. You do not need to restart Fall Guys or your console for the change to show up.

The 90-day waiting period between changes

Nintendo enforces a rule: you can change your Nintendo Network ID only once every 90 days. If you try to change it again before 90 days have passed since your last change, the system will tell you when you can change it next and will not let you proceed.

This limit exists to prevent account abuse and spam. It means you should be confident in your new name before you confirm the change, because you will be stuck with it for at least three months.

What happens if you share your Switch with other players

If multiple people play on the same console, each person needs their own user profile on the Switch. When you create a new profile, you set up a new Nintendo Network ID for that person, and that ID becomes their name in Fall Guys.

You cannot have two people using the same Nintendo Network ID on the same console. If you want different names in Fall Guys, you need separate profiles. Each profile can have its own name, and each name will show up correctly when that person plays.

Changing your name back or choosing a different one

If you change your mind about your new name, you can change it again — but only after 90 days have passed since the last change. There is no way to speed up this waiting period or to revert to a previous name without waiting.

If you are unhappy with your choice, write down the date you made the change so you know when you can change it again. Some players keep a note on their phone or in a document so they do not forget.

Names that Fall Guys or Nintendo will reject

Nintendo has content rules for usernames. Names that contain profanity, slurs, or references to illegal activity will be rejected when you try to save them. The system checks your entry before you confirm, so you will know when ready if a name is not allowed.

If you see an error message saying your name violates the code of conduct, try a different combination of letters and numbers. Spaces and special characters are also not allowed — stick to letters, numbers, and hyphens.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing my Nintendo Network ID affect my Fall Guys progress or cosmetics?

No. Your progress, cosmetics, and battle pass are tied to your Nintendo account, not to your username. Changing your name does not affect anything you have earned or purchased in the game.

Can I change my Fall Guys name without changing my Nintendo Network ID?

No. Fall Guys does not have a separate display name setting. Your name in the game is always your Nintendo Network ID, so changing one means changing the other.

What if I forgot when I last changed my name?

Go to your Switch System Settings, select Users and Accounts, then your profile. The system does not show the date of your last change, but Nintendo's support page can tell you if you contact them with your account details. Alternatively, wait 90 days from when you are certain you made the change.

Does my new name show up when ready in Fall Guys matches?

Yes. The change takes effect right away. Other players will see your new name the next time you join a match, and you will see it on your own screen when ready after you confirm the change.

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

No. Nintendo Network IDs accept only letters, numbers, and hyphens. Spaces, underscores, and other special characters are not allowed in usernames.