The PlayStation Network has been online since the launch of the PS4, and it has done many great things for both Sony and the gamers who play the system But, there has been one big request by the gamers, they want the ability to change their online names. Yet, they couldn’t for one reason or another, and this bothered some of them. However, Sony has officially unveiled that they’re about to have a beta test for what will be a PSN online name change.
This was revealed on the PlayStation Blog:
We’re happy to announce that we will soon begin testing the long-awaited feature that will allow users to change their PlayStation Network Online ID from their PlayStation 4 system. The PSN Online ID Change feature beta will be a part of the PlayStation Preview Program, and will become available to select users that have pre-registered as testers for previous PS4 system software betas.
During the preview program, you will be able to change your online ID as many times as you want. The first change is free, and changes after that will cost $9.99 USD / CAD. For PlayStation Plus members, it will cost $4.99 USD/ CAD after the first change. Changes to online ID can be made through the Settings menu or via the Profile page of your PS4.
When you change your online ID, you will have the option to display your previous ID with your new ID, so your friends can recognize you. Once you decide to display your old ID or not, you won’t be able to adjust this after completing the online ID change process.
This feature is compatible with PS4 games originally published after April 1, 2018, and a large majority of the most-played PS4 games that were released before this date. However, please note not all games and applications for PS4, PS3 and PS Vita systems are guaranteed to support the online ID change, and users may occasionally encounter issues or errors in certain games.
So if you’ve been waiting for your chance to change things on your PSN account, you’ll get your chance soon.
