If your version supports multiple languages, use the built-in Steam tools: Far Cry 4 in your Steam Library. Select Properties . Go to the Language tab.
Right-click on and choose Open with Notepad . Press Ctrl + F and search for the term Language . Change the parameters to match the following strings: Language="english" SubtitlesLanguage="english" Use code with caution. Save and close the file.
For owners of these region-locked versions, finding and applying a language "pack"—a set of files containing the English voice lines and text—was the only solution. These packs were unofficial and created by the community. They were essentially the game's missing language files, extracted from a standard European or North American copy of the game. The process usually involved downloading these files and placing them into the correct folders in the game's installation directory, effectively overriding the Russian-only files.
A: You likely downloaded the wrong update version. Download the "1.10.0 Final" English pack. Alternatively, delete the common.dat and common.fat (the English ones) and restore your .BAK files to revert.
Far Cry 4\data_win32\worlds\fcc_main\fcc_main_english.dat (Main campaign text/subtitles) Far Cry 4 English Language Pack
You need to know where your Far Cry 4 files are stored. By default, the paths are usually:
The existence of the "English Language Pack" as a downloadable entity is a testament to the PC gaming community. It represents a refusal to let regional geo-blocking dictate the player experience. It’s fascinating that a simple audio file became such a hot commodity, traded like digital contraband just so players could enjoy the game in its intended language.
If the game reverts back to its original regional language every time you restart your PC:
Once the correct files are installed, changing the language in-game is straightforward: If your version supports multiple languages, use the
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If your version is region-locked (often labeled as "Far Cry 4 RU"), the English option may be completely missing from the menus. To fix this, you must manually add the .dat and .fat localization files.
Sometimes the game has the files but is "forced" to another language. You can open , navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Ubisoft\Far Cry 4 , and change the 4. Direct Support Right-click on and choose Open with Notepad
Locate the section and find the Language dropdown menu. Select English from the list.
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If you are seeing Russian subtitles or hearing voice-overs that you cannot understand, you likely have a restricted language version. Method 1: The Official Way - Ubisoft Connect / Uplay
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