Your name and appearance in PUBG Mobile reflect your flair and leave a lasting impression on anybody who visits your profile or encounters you in a match. If you’re looking to change how you look and sound in the popular battle royale game, we’ve got you covered.
While PUBG on PC lets you edit your profile for free as many times as you want, it isn’t the same for its mobile version. You only have a couple of free chances, after which you have to spend some real money—totally worth it if you’ve finally found the perfect nickname or getup that suits your personality better than what you’ve right now.
So, here’s everything you need to know about changing your character and name in PUBG Mobile.
How to change your name in PUBG Mobile
To change your nickname in PUBG Mobile, you need a Rename Card. There are three ways to get a Rename Card, two of which don’t require you to spend a dime.
You get a Rename Card for free upon completing the progress missions from Level one to 10 in PUBG Mobile, so if you’re a new player, make sure to take advantage of it.
To get another free card, don’t log into your account for a couple of weeks. When you log back in after the break, the game automatically initiates a “return” event, intended to help you get back and stick to the game. This event rewards you a free Rename Card upon completing a few missions. If you’re wondering how long you’ve to be away to trigger the event, unfortunately, there’s no solid answer—some players were able to get it with one week of inactivity, while others had to wait for a month. I’d recommend staying away for at least two weeks before logging back in, just to be sure.
If you’ve exhausted the above opportunities already, the only option you have is to buy a Rename Card from the PUBG Mobile store for 180 UC, which translates to around five dollars. You can find it under the Treasures tab in the Shop.
If you own a Rename Card already, make sure to use it before the timer (if any) expires. To use it, follow these steps:
- Go to your inventory and tap on the Crate icon.
- Tap on the Rename Card and then on Use.
- Type in your new name and hit Confirm once you’re ready.
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You can use a Rename Card once per day.
How to change your appearance in PUBG Mobile
Unlike your name, editing your appearance in PUBG Mobile is easier and doesn’t affect your pocket. If you’re a new player, however, it may require a bit of a grind.
To change your appearance, first switch to the default PUBG Mobile character. You can’t edit special characters like Victor, Anna, Sara, Lorenzo’s appearance. If you’re not sure how to switch to the original character, follow these steps:
- Tap on the Workshop option at the bottom of the lobby screen and select Character.
- Now, tap on the Switch Character option in the top left of the screen.
- Tap on Use under the Default Character option. Finally, tap on Use one more time to confirm.
Once you’ve switched to the original PUBG Mobile character, you can now change their appearance to flaunt your style. Follow these steps:
- Open your Inventory.
- Tap on the Change appearance button in the left column.
You’ll now load into the change appearance menu you came across when you first signed up. Here, you can choose to edit the gender of your character and their hair, face, and facial beard.
Note that you need Battle Points (BP) to purchase the set of new styles you want. You may have to pay up to 3,000 BP depending on the edits you choose and the number of changes you want. Some styles are locked under special or time-limited rewards, indicated by a lock icon in their portraits. They aren’t purchasable.
Unlike UC, you can’t purchase BP with real money. If you’ve been playing PUBG Mobile for a long time, you’ve likely accumulated enough BP to spare for an appearance change. If you’re a new player, consider completing missions to accumulate enough of these points.
