How to change name in Overwatch 2

Andrew Highton
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Overwatch 2 allows players to reinvent themselves with a new name in Blizzard’s online shooter. If you’re looking to adopt a new identity within OW2, here are the steps to change your name.

Notably, the character Jesse McCree underwent a significant transformation, now known as Cole Cassidy. This name change isn’t exclusive to Cassidy; players now have the opportunity to personalize their in-game names as well.

Blizzard Entertainment allows players to turn over a new leaf in the game. If you want to change your online ID, then we can show you just how to give yourself a new name in OW2.

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How to change your Overwatch 2 name for free

When you create a Battle.Net account to play all Blizzard titles ⁠— not just Overwatch 2 ⁠— you get one free name change, and you’ll need to do it on Blizzard’s website.

For a detailed guide on how to do this, follow these simple steps below:

  1. Go to Blizzard’s Battle.net website here.
  2. Now, log into your Battle.Net profile.
  3. Click on Account Details.
  4. Next, scroll down to the BattleTag section.
  5. Change your BattleTag to what you like.
  6. Confirm your choice, save it, and go forth and game with your fresh-faced name!

Just remember, your first name change is free. Any subsequent indecision that causes you to give yourself another makeover will not be free! In fact, it will set you back a hefty $10, so make sure you think twice about your free name change.

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Andrew Highton is a former Games Writer for Dexerto. He has a Creative Writing degree from Liverpool John Moores University and has previously written for games websites such as Twinfinite and Keengamer. With 13,000+ PlayStation Trophies to his name, Andrew is a fan of a huge variety of video games, his favourites being God of War and Metal Gear Solid. Contact him at andrew.highton@dexerto.com, on Twitter @AndyHighton8 or at www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-highton.