PlayStation fans can rejoice, as the much-requested PSN ID change feature is finally live on PS4. Changing your PSN ID is free for the first time; each subsequent change will cost $10 / £8, while PS Plus subscribers get a reduction to $5 / £4. The news is good, but there's a catch: not every PS4 game might will play nicely with your new ID, and in some cases, the problems could be significant.

As stated on the PlayStation Blog, "As a result of the preview program, we've found an instance where a game did not fully support the feature." Sid Shuman, PlayStation's director of social media, clarified that any game published on or after April 1, 2018 should support the feature. However, not every one of these games has been specifically tested with the feature implemented, so releasing after that date is not a complete guarantee of an issue-free experience. There is an extensive list of games tested with no issues, including heavy hitters like Fortnite and Destiny 2. PS3 and Vita games don't support name changes at all.

PSN ID Change Feature Causes Critical Issues In Some Games - GS News Update

Sony has also provided a tentative list of games that could present issues for those who change their PSN IDs. Sony says a "large majority of most actively played PS4 games support the feature," and while you can rollback the change, you'll want to be aware of the potential for issues. Sony specifically recommends checking "all" of your games after a name change and requesting a rollback by contacting customer service if you do have issues.

There are two ways to change your PSN ID: on the PS4 itself or via a web browser. Once you've done so, be mindful when jumping into the games below, which are separated into those that have been found to have issues and those with "critical issues."

Games With Issues Identified

Changing your PSN ID may cause the previous ID to remain visible or disappear entirely, user accounts to unlink, and settings to return to default in these games. Sony suggests that signing out and signing back in should resolve these non-critical issues.

Absolver: Downfall

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag

Big City Stories

Bloodborne

Call of Duty: Ghosts

Crossout

Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin

Dark Souls III

Dragon Quest Builders

FIFA 17 Standard Edition

Gauntlet: Slayer Edition

God Eater 2 Rage Burst

Grand Theft Auto V

Gundam Versus

Guns Up!

Injustice 2 - Standard Edition

Killzone Shadow Fall

Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite

MLB The Show 17

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4

Naruto Shippuden: Storm Trilogy

Naruto Storm: Road to Boruto Expansion

NBA 2K19

PlayStation VR Worlds

Rock Band 4

Rocksmith 2014 Edition – Remastered

The Last of Us Remastered

Titanfall 2

Trackmania Turbo

Trove

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End

UNO

Warframe

WipEout Omega Collection

Games With Critical Issues

Changing your PSN ID may cause you to lose progress and/or in-game currency in these games. Additionally, some parts of the game may function properly. Sony doesn't recommend changing your ID if you want to keep entitlements and Trophies as it's "possible to incur permanent game errors or data loss."