Can you change your username in Overwatch 2?

The answer to this question is yes, you can change your username in Overwatch 2, but with some conditions, as the first change is free, and any subsequent changes will require a BattleTag change purchase. To do this, you need to update your BattleTag username through your Battle.net account, which can be done by logging in to your Account Details and navigating to the BattleTag section.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. How do I change my BattleTag in Overwatch 2? To change your BattleTag, log in to your Battle.net Account Details and click Update in the BattleTag section, then enter your new username and confirm the change.
2. Can I change my Overwatch username for free? Yes, you can change your Overwatch username for free once, but any additional changes will require a BattleTag change purchase.
3. How much does it cost to change my BattleTag name? The cost to change your BattleTag name is currently $10 per change, after the initial free change.

Technical Questions

4. Why can’t I change my BattleTag for free? You can’t change your BattleTag for free if you have already used your one allowed free change, as each Battle.net account is limited to one free BattleTag change.
5. How long can a BattleTag name be? A BattleTag name must be between 3-12 characters long and can include accented characters and numbers, but cannot start with a number.
6. Does my BattleTag have to be unique? No, your BattleTag does not have to be unique, as Blizzard assigns a numeric ID to create a unique identifier for each BattleTag.

Account and Progress Questions

7. Will my Overwatch account carry over to Overwatch 2 on Xbox? Yes, your Overwatch account will carry over to Overwatch 2 on Xbox, and you can access your matches, ranks, achievements, and skins across all linked accounts.
8. Can I have two Overwatch accounts on Xbox? Yes, you can have multiple Overwatch accounts on Xbox, and you can add as many accounts as necessary by accessing My Account and selecting Connections.
9. Can people have the same Battle.net name? Yes, people can have the same Battle.net name, but Blizzard will append a unique identifier to distinguish between accounts with the same name.

Game-Related Questions

10. Is Overwatch 2 cross-platform? Yes, Overwatch 2 supports cross-platform play, allowing you to team up with friends across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
11. Is Overwatch 2 free? Yes, Overwatch 2 is a free-to-play game, with ongoing support and updates.
12. Does Overwatch 2 have the same characters as Overwatch? Overwatch 2 builds upon the same hero roster as Overwatch and has added more characters, with a total of 38 heroes currently available.

Miscellaneous Questions

13. Why was McCree renamed in Overwatch? McCree was renamed to Cole Cassidy due to a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and a “frat boy” culture at Activision Blizzard.
14. Can I change my real name on Blizzard? Yes, you can edit your first name registered on your Blizzard account at any time by logging in to your Battle.net Account Management and navigating to Account Details.
15. What happens if I don’t see my BattleTag change in-game? If you don’t see your BattleTag change in-game, try exiting the game and launching it again, or ensure that you are logged in with the correct email and console account.