Changing Your Name in Undertale: A Comprehensive Guide
How to Change Your Name on Undertale?
Changing your name in Undertale is a great way to personalize your experience and differentiate yourself from other players. If you’ve changed your mind about your original character’s name or want to reflect a shift in personality, this feature can help. In this article, we’ll cover the steps to change your name on Undertale.
Prerequisites and Basics
Before we dive into the actual process, make sure you satisfy these conditions:
- You have version 1.1 or later of the Undertale game.
- You’ve purchased the game from the STEAM store or have a cracked copy with a valid save file.
Once you meet these requirements, you’re ready to rename your character.
Changing Your Name through the In-Game Menu
Unfortunately, there is no direct way to rename your character through the in-game menu or gameplay mechanics. Instead, you’ll need to exploit an exploit (more on this below). For now, let’s consider other options.
Using Online Conversion Tools
There are several online tools that allow you to convert your Undertale character save file to a format usable in the STEAM client, like .sav and .utm. These tools can convert the savedata to a .utr format, which can be edited on computers running Windows, macOS, and even Linux.
Here’s a rough table outlining the conversion process:
| Tool | Operating System | Compatibility Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Undertale Save Editor (Web-based) | Any Internet | No installation, open in browser |
| 2 | Fenix | macOS, Windows, Linux | Free Open Source |
| 3 | UDCT | Windows, Linux in beta | Experimental – please test at your risk. |
| 4 | UTKTool | Windows | Windows ONLY! *Please note installation** |
Before attempting to use conversion tools:
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Backup Your Current Save: Make a copy of the Undertale save file; named "save.dat" (UTF-8 encoded) in the user/localappdata/Undertale Saves folder. This ensures there will be no data loss in your subsequent processes.
- Understand Each Tool’s Limitations: Always inspect each tool’s documentation, comments or even the code provided when needed. Some tools might introduce file format incompatibility!
Here are the general process outlines for using online conversion tools
Step 1 (Before Editing):
— Download the conversion tools either directly from the source,
upload the save.dat' via an online conversion option; <b>Step 2:** Select "Save" and have.utr file saved next; the output file name is suggested: —(Windows users:My Steam AccountSteamsteamappscommonUndertale UserData>Save.dat) download (.utm) file for next reference —base.utm` file is opened (.utm) file in software mentioned;
File Saved.
BUT WAIT! Did You Consider the Risky?
Editing your save file externally should only be done with precise intent, especially if you’re unsure on potential effects. BE ABSOLUTELY SURE before you proceed lest these tools may cause irreconcilable changes to your game experience with possibly corrupted save files on recovery attempts.
In Other Games and Platforms
Unfortunately (except STEAM), other players must explore alternative means based upon the operating system and Undertale games you have. Notifying users of the risks related for external save file change management should be considered before.
There’s no direct method change their names, but there are ways players within these platforms can interact.
The best approach and specific process for each game to help.
Conclusion
Now we know the steps to change the default in the STEAM client
client with the use STEAM
client, however that this method does save save your game.
This conclusion explains why the name change function to rename your character (though no direct way present there’s no way).
Renaming your Undertale character? How you go about it. Stay curious about the process without exploring risky methods, but a crucial element in your journey awaits
Final thoughts.
Do the risks outweigh the benefits: what to do next before or while you decide on changes are available.