Changing the language in Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus on PC (Steam/Epic) involves updating launch options, editing configuration files, or verifying installation files, as the game often relies on region-specific language packs. Important Note: If you purchased the German version, it is locked to German only due to censorship laws and cannot be changed. Here is the guide for changing language packs on PC: Method 1: Steam Properties (Easiest) Right-click Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus and select Properties Select your preferred language from the dropdown menu. Steam will download the necessary language files. Steam Community Method 2: Editing (Forced Language) If the game does not show the language in Steam, you can force it via the configuration file: Go to the game installation folder (usually Steam\steamapps\common\Wolfenstein.II.The.New.Colossus\base and open it with notepad or a text editor. Find the line +sys_languages and change the text between quotes to your desired language (e.g., +sys_languages "english" Save the file and start the game. Method 3: Launch Options (+sys_languages) Right-click the game in Properties , and go to Launch Options +sys_languages "english" Launch the game. Method 4: Deleting Existing Language Packs (Audio Only) If you want to keep text in one language but change audio to English: .../base/sound/ in the installation folder. Locate the audio package for your current language (e.g., russian.pack brazilian_portuguese.pack Delete or rename the file. The game should default to English audio. Supported Languages by Region North/South America: English, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese. English, French, Italian, Spanish, German. Russia/Poland: English, Russian, Polish. English, Japanese. Bethesda Support If you are using Epic Games and the language is wrong, you may need to add sys_lang "english" wolfConfig.cfg file located in \Saved Games\MachineGames\Wolfenstein The New Order\base Elaborate on the languages and their regional availability How do I find the Wolfenstein II installation folder on PC? What are the technical differences between audio pack files for different languages in Wolfenstein II? Wolfenstein 2 the new colossus change language [pc version]
To change the language for Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus , you must typically use the platform's client settings (like Steam or Xbox) rather than an in-game menu. Note that the German version of the game is often region-locked to the German language only due to censorship requirements and may not support other language packs. How to Change Languages by Platform Steam (PC) Open your Steam Library . Right-click on Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus and select Properties . Navigate to the Language tab. Select your preferred language from the dropdown menu. Steam will automatically download the necessary language pack files. Xbox & PC Game Pass The game usually follows your system's regional and language settings. Close the game and the Xbox app. Go to Windows Settings > Time & Language > Language & Region . Move your preferred language to the top of the Preferred languages list. Ensure the Regional format also matches your target language to avoid conflicts. PlayStation (PS4/PS5)
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus – Language Pack Guide Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus , developed by MachineGames and published by Bethesda Softworks, launched in October 2017. The game includes full audio and text localization for several major languages. However, depending on your platform (PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch) and regional game version, additional language packs may be required as separate downloads. Default Languages Included Out of the box (or upon initial digital download), the game typically includes:
English (full audio + UI) French (full audio + UI) German (full audio + UI) Italian (full audio + UI) Spanish (full audio + UI) Japanese (full audio + UI – mainly for Asian releases) Brazilian Portuguese (UI/subtitles only; audio remains English in some versions) wolfenstein ii the new colossus language packp
Note: The German version is heavily censored due to the country’s laws on Nazi symbolism. This is not a language pack issue but a separate game executable in some regions.
When You Need a Language Pack You may see a “language pack” prompt or DLC entry in the following scenarios:
Regional disc copies – A European or Asian physical disc may only include 2–3 languages on the disc. Others must be downloaded as free DLC language packs from the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, or Steam. Changing the language in Wolfenstein II: The New
Voice-over only – If you want Japanese or German voice acting but your base game is English, the audio assets (often several gigabytes) are distributed as a free add-on.
Nintendo Switch – Due to cartridge space limits, additional voice languages are optional downloads.
How to Download Language Packs per Platform Steam (PC) Steam will download the necessary language files
Right-click Wolfenstein II in your library → Properties → Language tab. Select your preferred language. Steam will automatically download the necessary audio files (usually 3–6 GB). No separate “language pack” DLC is listed in the store; it’s handled via Steam’s built-in system.
PlayStation 4 / PlayStation 5 (via backward compatibility)