If a named animal is lost or sold, it is possible for them to reappear on the map as a wild animal in the future. Interestingly, names that are given persist even beyond the expectations of most players. To better keep track of one's favorite animal companions, it is recommended to make sure 'Show animal names' is active in the options menu, as this will allow the names of animals to appear on the map to more easily keep track of one's non-human allies. Though, it is important to note that a tamed animal is quite different from a trained animal.Īfter an animal has been tamed, players must open up the desired creature's Training Menu, where they will find the text field that lets them change their new pet's name. Sometimes, animals that spend a lot of time near the player's colonists will self-tame after a random amount of time, however, a much quicker method is to show the critter how great of a caretaker one can be! If players command one of their colonists to tend to the wounds of an injured animal, that animal will immediately become tamed.
Firstly, before an animal can be renamed in Rimworld, players will have to tame them, which can take a bit of work unless they get a bit lucky, as is usually the case in a game as unforgiving as this one.
