In this video, Ricardo explains how Elite Dangerous players can now change their commander names through Frontier’s web portal for a fee of 500 ARS, outlining the rules, cooldowns, and nuances of the renaming process. He demonstrates the straightforward steps involved and mentions that future updates will enable in-game renaming, encouraging players to use the current method to update their names immediately.
In this video, Ricardo welcomes commanders to Elite Dangerous and shares the exciting news that players can now change their commander names in-game, a feature many have awaited for years. He acknowledges that tastes and preferences evolve over time, and having the ability to rename a commander allows players to better represent themselves in the game. However, this service comes at a cost of 500 ARS (in-game currency), which Ricardo finds reasonable. He proceeds to demonstrate the process of changing a commander name through Frontier’s web portal.
Ricardo guides viewers to the specific URL User Information User Information, where the renaming option is available. He also mentions an alternative route within the game’s test server, under the “gain extras” section, where players can purchase various customizations, including the commander rename option. Clicking this option redirects users to the official web portal, which is the main hub for account management, ARC purchases, and other services related to Elite Dangerous.
On the web portal, Ricardo explains the rules and restrictions for renaming a commander. Names must be no longer than 20 characters, cannot start or end with spaces, and must avoid invalid whitespace characters. Additionally, there is a seven-day cooldown period between renames, meaning once you change your name, you must wait a week before changing it again. He also highlights that the previous commander name is reserved for 30 days after renaming, after which it can be claimed by others.
Ricardo points out some nuances related to the renaming process, such as the fact that name changes usually take effect instantly but may only appear on leaderboards after a weekly update. He also mentions that first discovery and footfall tags remain linked to the original name at the time of tagging, which could lead to some confusion if the name is reused by another player. Furthermore, any local news contributions associated with the commander will retain the previous name but will update under the new name after renaming.
Finally, Ricardo completes the renaming process and expresses how easy and straightforward it is using the web portal. He teases that future updates, specifically after the Lake on Type 11 update, will allow players to rename their commanders directly within the game itself. Ricardo wraps up by encouraging viewers to take advantage of the current web portal method if they want to update their commander name immediately and thanks them for watching.