You can change your BattleTag for free - but hurry Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. You can change your BattleTag for free - but hurry "As we introduce a new name, you might have the desire to do the same." News by Vikki Blake Contributor Updated on 24 Oct 2021 8 comments Activision Blizzard is letting every Battle.net user change their name for free. The change comes in the wake of Activision Blizzard's committment to changing its "frat boy" culture following California's ongoing lawsuit. Following accusations of sexual harassment against the developer the character is named after, Overwatch's fan-favourite cowboy character Jesse McCree has been given a new name and will be known as Cole Cassidy when an update rolls out on Tuesday, 26th October. Consequently, Activision Blizzard is extending the opportunity of a name-change to its players, too. Watch on YouTube "As we introduce a new name, you might have the desire to do the same," the company said in a blog post. "Starting 22 October, 2021 and continuing through 5 November, 2021, all players will be offered a free BattleTag name change. This applies to anyone who does not currently have a free name change available. Existing name changes will not stack for future use." As we introduce a new name, you might have the desire to do the same. We are providing a free BattleTag name change to all players. https://t.co/gYMbJd7w61 pic.twitter.com/C8gGTmCBND- Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) October 22, 2021 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings To request a change, head on over to this form by 5th November. You will receive a notification once your request has been processed, although Activision Blizzard warn is may take up to four weeks for changes to go into effect. As Matt reported at the time, McCree is just one of many characters across Blizzard's portfolio to have taken his name from a developer at the company. However, back in August, Blizzard announced it would be renaming the cowboy after the real-life Jesse McCree - who had been named in several accounts of the studio's toxic work culture - was confirmed to have departed the company amid the fallout from the lawsuit. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 5 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 4 Sonic Frontiers will receive free Monster Hunter DLC Get ready to roast. 2 Latest Articles Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 5 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store