PSN name changes may cause you to lose downloadable content, save game data, and so on.

Sony finally allows users of the PlayStation Network to change their name soon, but it seems that the feature has some disadvantages more than expected. Sony had previously reported compatibility issues with games and applications in the initial announcement. However, according to beta users, an attached warning indicates that players are aware that they may lose a lot of information badociated with their account, including purchases of downloadable content and saved games.

This warning has been leaked by beta members on the ResetEra forum. He notes that not all games and applications support the online identifier modification feature. As a result, players who use it may lose access to content, including virtual currency, game progress, such as saved game data, leaderboard data, and Trophy progression. It is also noted that some games may not work properly, even offline, and that your old identifier may remain visible to other players in certain situations. If you are having problems with the change, depending on the users, you can go back to your original user name at no extra charge. But that may not solve all the problems.

It's hard to tell from the warning what might be the extent of these bugs, or even if Sony was simply covering its basics by warning of possible complications. Nevertheless, if you are anxious to change your name, you may want to wait for more information on the frequency of these problems.

If you are in the beta or when the feature is fully launched, you can change your name once for free. After that, subsequent changes will be 10 USD / CAD / 9.99 € / 7.99 for PlayStation Plus members.

The preview program lasts until the end of November, and then all of the functionality will be rolled out. to all users by early 2019. All games released after April 1, 2018 will be compatible, and Sony will release a complete list of compatible games released before that date when the feature will be available to everyone. Once live, you will make the change via the Settings menu or the Profile page. You can also choose to display your old PSN next to the new ID for your friends to recognize, but once you make that decision, you can not change it.