Where to change your Fall Guys username

Your Fall Guys username lives in your Epic Games account, not in the game itself. This means you change it the same way you would change the username for any other Epic Games title — through the Epic Games website or the Epic Games Launcher app on your computer.

Fall Guys does not have an in-game settings menu for usernames. If you try to look for a username change option inside the game, you will not find one. You must go to your Epic Games account first.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Fall Guys username is controlled by your Epic Games account, so you change it on the Epic Games website or in the Epic Games Launcher, not in the game.
  • You can change your username once every 14 days, and the change takes effect when ready across all Epic Games titles you own.
  • Your new username must be between 3 and 16 characters, contain only letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores, and cannot be the same as your current one.
  • If you play on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, or Xbox, your Epic Games account username is what shows in Fall Guys, even if you have a separate console username.

Steps to change your username on the Epic Games website

Go to www.epicgames.com and sign in with the email and password you use for Fall Guys. Once you are logged in, look for your account icon in the top right corner and click it. A menu will drop down with several options.

Click Account from that menu. You will land on your account overview page. On the left side, you should see a menu with options like "Personal", "Password", and "Connections". Click Personal. On this page, you will see your current username displayed near the top. Click the pencil icon or the Edit button next to your username to open the change form.

Type your new username into the field. Epic Games will tell you when ready if the name is already taken or breaks the rules. Once you see a green checkmark, click Save or Confirm. The change takes effect right away, and you will see your new name the next time you launch Fall Guys.

Username rules and the 14-day waiting period

Epic Games enforces a few restrictions on usernames. Your new name must be between 3 and 16 characters long. It can contain letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, hyphens, and underscores only — no spaces or special characters like periods, commas, or symbols.

You can change your username only once every 14 days. If you just changed it, you will see a message on the Personal page telling you when you can change it again. This limit applies across all Epic Games titles, so changing your username for Fortnite or another Epic game uses up your one change for the 14-day window.

Changing your username in the Epic Games Launcher

If you prefer to change your username from the Epic Games Launcher on your computer, the process is similar. Open the Launcher and click your account icon in the top right corner. Select Account from the dropdown menu.

Your web browser will open to your Epic Games account page. From here, follow the same steps as the website method: click Personal, find your username, click the edit button, enter your new name, and save. The Launcher itself does not have a built-in username editor — it always directs you to the web version of your account.

What happens if you play on console

If you play Fall Guys on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, or Xbox, your Epic Games username is what appears in the game, not your console username. This is because Fall Guys on console is linked to your Epic Games account, and the game pulls your display name from there.

If you want to change how your name appears in Fall Guys on console, you still change your Epic Games username using the steps above. Your console username can be anything — it does not affect Fall Guys at all. The only name that matters in the game is your Epic Games account name.

Troubleshooting common username change problems

If you see a message that your username is unavailable, it means someone else has already claimed it. Try adding a number or underscore to make it unique. If the system says your username contains invalid characters, remove any spaces, periods, or symbols — stick to letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores only.

If you changed your username recently and the 14-day timer is still active, you will see the exact date and time when you can change it again. You cannot bypass this waiting period. If your new username is not showing up in Fall Guys after you saved it, try closing the game completely and launching it again — the change should sync within a few minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. Epic Games limits username changes to once per 14 days across all your Epic Games titles. If you change your username for any Epic game, you must wait 14 days before changing it again, even if you want to change it back to the original.

Will changing my username affect my Fall Guys progress or cosmetics?

No. Your username is just a display name. All your crowns, cosmetics, battle pass progress, and account data stay exactly the same. Only the name that appears above your character in the game will change.

What if someone else has the username I want?

Usernames are first-come, first-served on Epic Games. If someone else has claimed it, you cannot use it. Try a variation — add a number, underscore, or hyphen to make it unique. You can also check if the name is available before you commit to a change.

Do I need to change my password when I change my username?

No. Your username and password are separate. Changing your username does not affect your password or your account security. You only need to change your password if you suspect someone has unauthorized access to your account.