Minecraft name changing option confirmed for February

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Developer Mojang will release an update for Minecraft on February 4 that will allow players to change their in-game names.

A name changing option has been long requested by the Minecraft community, and was previously promised for release in early 2015 by Mojang.

In an official Q&A detailing the change, the developer confirmed that player names will still remain unique. When a player changes their name their old username will become available for others to take 37 days later.

Old unpaid usernames will be freed up once the name change feature is released.

Changing your name will be free. "The only thing you need is a Mojang account. If you currently sign in to Minecraft with an email address, you're all good," says the developer. "Once the feature is made available you'll see a "change" link next to your Minecraft name."

Posted: Jan 12, 2015 10:08 pm
Related Forum: Gaming Discussion

Source: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/483385/minecraft-name-changing-option-confirmed-for-february/

Comments

GrownPosted: Thu. Jan 15, 2015

I wont need this at all. Still pretty cool though.

The-MonstrosityPosted: Wed. Jan 14, 2015

Yay, my name sucks 'MiNiCrafteR2209' cant wait to change it , haha

BrigandPosted: Wed. Jan 14, 2015

Won't have a reason to change mines since its a word nobody uses these days.

AimiPosted: Wed. Jan 14, 2015

I'll try to catch a few OGs once they're freed.

EarnPosted: Wed. Jan 14, 2015

I'm really excited for this to be added to the game, I haven't got my email linked to my account so unfortunately I'm not going to be able to change my name. It's still a really good feature there adding :D

Nathan--Posted: Wed. Jan 14, 2015

Good that this feature has finally been added

Also unique after 37 days an old username becomes re-avaiable.

DeluxeHazardPosted: Wed. Jan 14, 2015

This will be interesting to see the names people come up with in game.

AchePosted: Wed. Jan 14, 2015

Finally!

Now I don't have to stick with my horrible name anymore!!! Can't wait to change it.

AP5Posted: Tue. Jan 13, 2015

cool that you can finally change your name i hope they dont eventually charge for changing your name so many times like xbox does after the first time because i might want to switch it up every now and then just to get he fresh new names