Will changing my PSN name affect fortnite?

Players who change their PSN ID will also see their name change in Fortnite. Fortnite players on PlayStation can now change their PSN IDs! As soon as PlayStation players load into Fortnite: Battle Royale, they will see their new ID above their name in the lobby.

Will I lose my Fortnite account if I change my PS4 name?

Changing your Epic Games display name will not affect your PSN or Xbox gamertags/display names, which means that your in-game display name may be different depending on the console platform you're playing on.

What happens if you change your online ID on PS4 Fortnite?

You may lose access to content (including paid-for content) that you've acquired for those games, including content like add-ons and virtual currency. You may lose your progress within those games, including game saved data, leaderboard data, and progress towards trophies.

Does Fortnite use your PSN name?

Your Fortnite name is taken from your PlayStation Network account, meaning that you'll need to change this to alter your Display Name in Fortnite. This will also change your Display Name in other multiplayer games that you use PlayStation Network for.

Does changing your PSN name cause problems?

When changing an online ID you may experience issues with some games such as lost game progress. If you are experiencing issues after an online ID change, please contact PlayStation Support (using the link at the bottom of this page) to change back to your previous online ID.

Every Game Affected By PSN ID Changes

Is it OK to change PSN ID?

Changing your PSN ID may cause you to lose progress and/or in-game currency in these games. Additionally, some parts of the game may function properly. Sony doesn't recommend changing your ID if you want to keep entitlements and Trophies as it's "possible to incur permanent game errors or data loss."

How many times can I change my PSN name?

You can change your online ID as many times as you want. The first time is free. A charge applies for additional changes. PlayStation®Plus members receive a 50% discount for changes to their online IDs but membership is not required to make changes.

Does Fortnite accept name change?

Visit your account's ACCOUNT INFO page. In the box labeled DISPLAY NAME, enter your desired new display name. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click SAVE CHANGES.

Is Epic Games account linked to PSN?

You can link your Epic Games account to a PS4 through a PlayStation Network account. Epic Games does not currently have an app for the PlayStation 4, so you will need to link your PlayStation Network account on the desktop website.

Will I lose my Fortnite data if I unlink my PSN account?

Your game progress and purchases are stored on your Epic Games account, so if you unlink your console account from your Epic Games account, you'll lose access to that data from your disconnected console account.

How do I undo a PSN name change?

According to Sony, you can revert to an older username for free by contacting the PlayStation support team.

Can I unlink my Fortnite account from PS4 and link it to another?

Once you disconnect, you won't be able to connect a different console account of the same type to the same Epic Games account.

Why did my Fortnite name change?

Here at Epic Games, we want to foster a healthy and fun community. We expect our players to follow our Community Guidelines. If your Epic Games display name has been automatically reset, it's because you've violated one of these guidelines.

What names are not allowed in Fortnite?

Your display name must not contain any of the following: Vulgarity, hate speech, offensive or derogatory language of any kind.

Should I use my real name on Fortnite?

This really depends on you. If you don't mind people knowing your full name, go ahead and use it. But, do be careful, as there are people out there that can find out a lot about a person just from their real name. Personally, I only use my first name and not my last, as I don't mind people knowing my first name.

What is a good username for Fortnite?

What names are not allowed on PSN?

In order for a PSN ID to be valid, it must be at least three characters long but no more than 16 characters long. It needs to start with a letter, and the only permitted special characters are underscores and hyphens.

What words are not allowed in a PSN name?

What words are banned on PSN username? Swear words, hate speech, and other offensive words in PSN IDs used to result in an outright ban. With yesterday's arrival of ID changes comes a softening of the punishment directed at violators.

What are the rules for PSN username?

The online ID must be 3 to 16 characters and can consist of letters, numbers, hyphens (-) and underscores (_). The first character must be a letter. The online ID must not be the same as your password. Letters are not case-sensitive.

How do I change my PSN ID without paying?

You can change your PlayStation Network name from your console or from the PSN website. You can change your PSN name once for free, but Sony charges a small fee for subsequent changes. Not all games are fully compatible with new usernames, there's the risk of some data loss with certain PS4 games.

Is it safe to change your PSN name on PS5?

As long as the proposed name isn't already in use by another user, you can commit to it and change your PS5 name. Bear in mind that you'll probably be asked to log in again across apps and online portals where you use your PlayStation account, now that you've reset your moniker.