Where to change your name in Arc Raiders

You change your name in Arc Raiders through the game's settings menu, not through any external account page. Open the game, go to Settings, then select Profile or Account (the exact label depends on your platform). Look for the field labeled Display Name or Player Name and enter your new name there. The change takes effect when ready in your game client and becomes visible to other players in your squad and lobby.

The process is the same whether you play on PC, PlayStation, or Xbox. Your display name is separate from your login credentials — changing it does not affect your password or how you sign into the game. If you cannot find the name field in settings, check whether you are looking at the right account: some players have multiple accounts on the same console or PC, and each one has its own display name.

Key Takeaways

  • Your display name changes in the game's Settings menu under Profile or Account, not on an external website.
  • The new name appears to other players when ready after you save the change.
  • Changing your display name does not change your login password or account credentials.
  • Some platforms limit how often you can change your name, so check your platform's rules before attempting a second change.
  • If the name field is locked or grayed out, you may need to wait a set number of days after your last change.

Name change limits and cooldowns

Arc Raiders does not impose its own cooldown on name changes, but your platform does. PlayStation Network allows you to change your display name once every 30 days, with the first change free and subsequent changes costing money. Xbox Live lets you change your gamertag once every 30 days at no cost. Steam (for PC players) does not restrict how often you change your profile name, but the change may take a few minutes to sync across all games.

If you try to change your name and the field is locked or grayed out, you have likely hit your platform's cooldown period. Wait until the 30-day window has passed, then try again. The game itself will not prevent you from entering a new name — the restriction comes from your console or PC platform.

What names are not allowed

Arc Raiders and its parent platforms block names that contain hate speech, slurs, explicit sexual content, or impersonation of real people or celebrities. Names that are too similar to existing player names may also be rejected, though this is rare. If your chosen name is rejected, the game will tell you it violates the code of conduct and ask you to pick a different one.

Avoid names that reference real-world violence, illegal activity, or harassment. Profanity is usually allowed in display names on most platforms, but some words are filtered. If you are unsure whether a name will be accepted, try it — the system will reject it when ready if it breaks the rules, and you can try again without penalty.

Syncing your name across platforms

If you play Arc Raiders on multiple platforms (PC and console, for example), your display name is tied to each platform separately. Changing your name on PlayStation does not change it on Xbox or Steam. You must go into each platform's settings and change the name individually if you want consistency across all your accounts.

Your Arc Raiders account itself does not have a separate name field — the game pulls your display name directly from your platform account. So if you want the same name everywhere, you need to change it on PlayStation, then on Xbox, then on Steam, each through that platform's own settings menu.

If your name change is not showing up

After you save a new name in settings, it should appear in the game within seconds. If it does not, restart the game client completely — close it entirely and reopen it. This forces the game to refresh your account information from the server. On console, you may also need to restart your console if the name still does not appear after restarting the game.

If the name appears in your own settings but other players still see your old name, wait a few minutes. The change can take time to propagate to other players' clients, especially if they are already in a match with you. If it has been more than 10 minutes and other players still see your old name, try restarting the game again. Clearing your console or PC cache can also help, though this is rarely necessary.

Changing your name back or choosing a new one

You can change your name as many times as you want, as long as you respect your platform's cooldown period. If you change your mind about a new name after a few days, you can change it again — just wait until your 30-day window has passed (or when ready if you are on Steam). There is no penalty for changing your name multiple times, and no limit to how many different names you can use over time.

Keep in mind that other players may remember you by your old name, so frequent changes can make it harder for teammates to recognize you. If you are part of a regular squad, let them know you have changed your name so they do not think you are a new player.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my name if I have been reported or banned?

If your account is under review or temporarily suspended, you will not be able to change your name until the review is complete. If you have been permanently banned, you cannot change the name on that account at all. Changing your name does not remove reports or reset your account status.

Does changing my name affect my rank or progress?

No. Your rank, level, cosmetics, and all other progress stay exactly the same. The name change is cosmetic only — it does not touch any of your account data or statistics.

What if someone else is using the name I want?

Arc Raiders allows multiple players to have the same display name, so you can use any name that is not blocked by the code of conduct. You do not need a unique name, and the system will not reject it because someone else has it.

Can I use special characters or spaces in my name?

Most platforms allow spaces and some special characters, but the exact rules depend on whether you are on PlayStation, Xbox, or Steam. Try the name you want — if it is rejected, the system will tell you which characters are not allowed and you can remove them.

How long does a name change take to show up to my friends?

Your friends should see the new name within a few minutes. If they are already in a match with you, they may not see it until the match ends and they return to the lobby. Restarting the game on their end will speed up the refresh.