Where to change your name in Arc Raiders

You change your player name in Arc Raiders through the main menu, not during a match. Open the game, go to Settings, then select Account or Profile (the exact label depends on your platform). Look for an option labeled Change Username, Edit Profile, or Player Name. Click or select it, type your new name, and confirm the change. The new name takes effect when ready in your lobby and on your player card.

The process is the same whether you play on PC, PlayStation, or Xbox, though the menu layout may look slightly different. If you cannot find the option in Settings, check whether your account is linked to your platform's own account system—sometimes the name change happens through your PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, or Steam profile instead of inside the game itself.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your name through the in-game Settings menu under Account or Profile, not during a match.
  • The new name appears when ready in your lobby and on your player card once you confirm the change.
  • On console, your platform account (PlayStation Network or Xbox Live) may control your display name instead of an in-game setting.
  • Most games allow you to change your name once every 30 days, though Arc Raiders may have different timing rules.
  • If your name change does not appear after several minutes, restart the game or check your account settings on your platform's own website.

Checking whether your account is platform-linked

Arc Raiders can run through your Epic Games account, your Steam account, or your console account (PlayStation or Xbox). If your account is linked to one of these platforms, the display name you see in Arc Raiders may come from that platform's own settings, not from Arc Raiders itself.

To check: open Settings in Arc Raiders and look for Linked Accounts or Connected Accounts. If you see your Epic Games, Steam, PlayStation, or Xbox account listed there, your display name is controlled by that platform. In that case, you need to change the name through that platform's own settings—not through Arc Raiders. For example, if you are on PlayStation, you would go to your PlayStation Network profile settings on the PlayStation website or console, find the display name field, and change it there.

What name changes are allowed

Arc Raiders does not allow certain characters or words in player names. You cannot use spaces, special characters like @, #, or !, or names that contain profanity or slurs. The game will reject the name and ask you to try again if it violates these rules.

Most online games also prevent you from changing your name too frequently—usually once every 30 days. If you just changed your name recently and the option is grayed out, wait until the cooldown period ends. The exact timing depends on Arc Raiders' current rules, which can change with updates.

If your name change does not appear

Sometimes a name change takes a few minutes to sync across all the game's servers. If you change your name and it still shows your old name in the lobby or on your player card after five minutes, restart the game completely. Close Arc Raiders all the way, wait 10 seconds, and open it again.

If the old name persists after a restart, check whether your account is linked to a platform account (Epic Games, Steam, PlayStation, or Xbox). If it is, the name change may need to happen on that platform's website instead. Log into your Epic Games, Steam, PlayStation, or Xbox account online, find the profile or display name setting, and change it there. The change should appear in Arc Raiders within a few minutes.

Changing your name on different platforms

On PC (Epic Games or Steam): If you play through Epic Games, go to www.epicgames.com, sign in, click your account icon, select Account, then General, and change the display name. If you play through Steam, open Steam, click your profile name in the top right, select Edit Profile, and change the name in the Profile Name field.

On PlayStation: Go to www.playstation.com, sign in, click your profile icon, select Profile, then Edit Profile, and change your Online ID. You may be able to change it once for free; additional changes cost money depending on your region.

On Xbox: Go to www.xbox.com, sign in, click your profile, select Customize Profile, and change your Gamertag. Your first change is free; later changes may cost money depending on your region.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my name back to what it was before?

Yes, you can change your name to any allowed name, including a previous one. However, you will still be subject to the cooldown period—usually 30 days between changes. If you changed your name yesterday and want to revert it, you will have to wait until the cooldown expires.

What if someone else has the name I want?

Arc Raiders allows multiple players to have the same name, so you can use any name that is not blocked by the game's profanity or character filters. Two players can both be called "Shadow" or "Phoenix" without conflict. Your unique identifier is your account, not your display name.

Does changing my name affect my rank or progress?

No. Your rank, level, cosmetics, and all progress stay the same when you change your name. Only the name that appears to other players changes. Your account and all its data remain linked to you.

Why does the game show my old name even after I changed it?

The change may not have synced yet—wait a few minutes and restart the game. If you play on console and your account is linked to PlayStation Network or Xbox Live, the name change must happen on that platform's website, not in Arc Raiders itself. Check your linked accounts in Settings to see which platform controls your display name.