Despite its longstanding reputation as one of the most iconic franchises in gaming history, the latest installment of Call of Duty, Modern Warfare (MW) 3, hasn’t quite met the expectations of all players. Yet, the fan base is loyal and there remains a dedicated community still battling it out in the adrenaline-fueled loobies of MW3, and chances are, you’re one of them. Now, if you find yourself among the ranks of those still fighting in the trenches and want to personalize your experience further by changing your display name within the game, fear not. We’re here to guide you through the process step-by-step so that your in-game identity reflects exactly who you want to be on the battlefield.
We get why you would want to change your display name in MW3. For the most part, it is to show off your personality or make yourself stand out. Your display name is like your virtual identity in the game, so having a unique one can make you feel more connected to the experience. And with name change tokens, you can easily switch up your name to better represent who you are in the game. That being said, let’s get into the process of changing the display name in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare (MW) 3 How to change Display name with MW3 tokens
Without further ado, here are the detailed steps to changing your Display name. Just follow them and you should be good!
- Press Options: While playing MW3, press the “Options” button on your controller. This will open up the in-game menu.
- Navigate to Account and Network: Use the directional buttons on your controller to navigate to the “Account and Network” section within the menu. This section is typically located under the “Settings” or “Options” tab.
- Select Activision Account: Once you’re in the “Account and Network” section, look for the option labeled “Activision Account” and select it. This will take you to your Activision account settings.
- Change Display Name: Within your Activision account settings, you should see an option to change your display name. It’s usually labeled clearly, but if not, look for any option related to your profile or identity.
- Enter Your Desired Name: Use your controller or keyboard to type in the new display name that you want to use. Make sure to choose something unique and memorable.
- Confirm Availability: After entering your desired name, the game will check if it’s available for use. If the name is already taken by another player, you’ll need to come up with a different one. Also, make sure that you have the name typed in the way you want. If you have a token available, confirm your name change and save your settings.
Tokens
Keep in mind that you’ll receive one name change token every 6 months. This means you can only change your display name once every 6 months, so make sure to use it wisely!
That’s it! You’ve successfully changed your display name in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Now you can go back to the action with your new identity. But before you leave, don’t forget to bookmark DigiStatement for more guides and news like this on all things gaming. Read more: Space Engineers 2 Release Date: When it will be available