- Primary Subject: Forza Horizon 6 (Series 1 / Horizon Japan Launch Version)
- Key Update: Players can change their in-game driver nickname via the garage, but removing suffix numbers requires officially changing the linked Xbox gamertag to a unique name.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: May 29, 2026
- Quick Answer: Change your Forza Horizon 6 driver name in the garage under Character > My Name. To remove trailing numbers, you must alter your Xbox gamertag.
Excitement can get the best of us. For example, has the brimming excitement of FH6 led you to start your game with a hastily named persona? And would you like to change that?
There are a lot of things to remember, such as uniqueness and gamer tags, in Forza Horizon 6.
To help you out, here is a quick guide on how to change your username in Forza Horizon 6, as well as your Driver name.
How To Change Driver Name in Forza Horizon 6
To change your driver name in Forza Horizon 6, you need to follow these steps:
- Go to your garage
- Open Character page
- Click on "My Name"
- Choose a new name or nickname for yourself from the available list.
Doing this changes the driver's name inside Forza Horizon 6. Keep in mind that changing your name is not the same as changing your Xbox gamertag or removing the numbers from your Microsoft account name.
The pre-built name selection only changes your name within FH6, not your Xbox account or online identity tag. You can switch between names and nicknames if you've picked an incorrect nickname for your driver persona.
Can We Remove Gamertag Numbers From Names in Forza Horizon 6?
You cannot remove the numbers after your gamertag in Forza Horizon 6, as it is part of the Xbox gamertag system, which shows the chosen name is not unique.
Since Xbox allows multiple players to use the same base gamertag, Microsoft adds a number suffix to these already-taken names to make them more unique for each account.
Unfortunately, Forza Horizon 6 doesn't have a setting to remove or hide these numbers. The only way to remove the numbers is by changing your Xbox gamertag to a unique name that doesn't need a suffix.
Why Are Steam Players Seeing Xbox Names?
Since Forza Horizon 6 uses a Microsoft account for all online identity, Steam players will still see their Xbox gamertag numbers in-game.
Whether you buy the game or launch it through Steam, Steam will not make the Steam Display name your online ID in Forza Horizon.
Since the Microsoft account is in charge of your gamertag, changing your Steam Profile name for Forza Horizon 6 will not appear on the multiplayer scenes.
How to Change Your Xbox Gamertag
If you create a unique name for yourself, then the Xbox suffix will not appear after it. The Xbox Gamertag only needs the suffix for the duplicate nametag.
You can change the gamertag through the Xbox account settings, Microsoft’s gamertag change, or the Xbox console profile settings.
Here are the steps:
- Head to the Xbox gamertag change page or the Profile settings
- Enter your new gamertag
- Check its display on Xbox
- If a suffix appears after the name, change to a more unique name
- Confirm your change when you're satisfied with the name displayed
If your aim to change your name is to remove the numbers, then be extra careful about creating an authentic and never-before-seen gametag.
FAQs About Changing Your Name In Forza Horizon 6
Q: Does changing your name on Steam change your name on Forza Horizon 6?
A: No, it will not. Forza Horizon 6 uses your Microsoft account for your online identity.
Q: Can you change your Driver Name on Forza Horizon 6?
A: Yes, you can. Just go to your garage, open Character, and click on My Name.
Q: Can you pick your suffix number manually?
A: No. Xbox assigns the suffix number for duplicate and common gamertags.
To conclude, understanding how in-game IDs work and their relation to your console can help you change your name in Forza Horizon 6.
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