Call of Duty: Modern Warfare brought a wide range of changes to the fan-favorite first-person shooter franchise. One of the most significant of these changes is the ability for players on all platforms to play with one another, which is a first for the series. This cross-platform capability works thanks to players now using their Activision ID instead of their online names for their respective platforms. However, this means there is a whole different way to change your name if you do not like the one you had previously or when you first started playing the latest entry. Fortunately, we have everything you need to know to change your name covered.
How to Change Name in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Players can begin changing their display ID by heading to the settings tab in the menu and then clicking on the account option. You will then want to click the section for your Activision account. This area is where you will be able to change your display name to whatever you would like by clicking the change display name button and typing your new ID into the box. You can find examples of this process in the images below:
Fortunately, the process of changing your display ID in the popular title is not a complex one, and you will be able to start dropping nukes with your new moniker in no time at all.
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