How To Change Language In Civilization 6 From Russian To English Guide

Changing the language in Civilization VI from Russian to English is a common request, especially for players using platforms like Steam or Epic Games.

Here is a detailed guide to help you navigate the menus and settings. How to Change Civilization VI Language: Russian to English

Swapping your language settings ensures you can understand every policy card, tech tree detail, and diplomatic offer. Depending on where you bought the game, the process varies slightly. 🛠 Method 1: Steam Settings (Recommended)

If you play on Steam, the easiest way is to change the language through the client before launching the game. Open Steam Library: Locate Sid Meier’s Civilization VI.

Open Properties: Right-click the game title and select Свойства (Properties).

Select Language: Click on the Язык (Language) tab on the left.

Choose English: Open the dropdown menu and select Английский (English). Changing the language in Civilization VI from Russian

Download Update: Steam will likely download a small localization file. Wait for this to finish before launching. 🎮 Method 2: In-Game Options Menu

If the game is already running, you can change the text and audio separately within the main menu.

Main Menu: From the start screen, click the fourth button down: Настройки (Options).

Language Settings: On the left sidebar, click the bottom-most icon or the tab labeled Язык (Language). Toggle Text & Audio:

Основной язык текста: Change this to English.

Основной язык озвучки: Change this to English (for Sean Bean’s narration). Confirm: Click Принять (Accept) at the bottom right. Step 1: Enter the Game’s Main Menu (Главное

Restart: The game will prompt you to restart for changes to take effect. 🏬 Method 3: Epic Games Store

For Epic Games users, the language is often tied to your global launcher settings.

Open Launcher: Click your profile icon (top right) and select Settings.

Language Dropdown: Change the "Language" setting to English.

Restart Launcher: This should force the game to boot in English automatically. 📝 Method 4: Editing the .ini File (PC Only)

If the menus are too confusing to navigate in Russian, you can force English via the configuration files. Click the dropdown arrow

Find Folder: Go to Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization VI. Open File: Find AppOptions.txt and open it with Notepad. Search (Ctrl+F): Look for the line Language. Edit Values: Change Language [Text] to en_US Change Language [Audio] to en_US Save and Exit: Save the file and launch the game.

🚀 Pro Tip: If you change the language and the text looks like weird symbols or "strings," verify your game files to ensure the English localization files downloaded correctly.

Step 1: Enter the Game’s Main Menu (Главное меню)

When the game loads, you are at the main menu. Ignore the large “Play Game” button. Look for the word "НАСТРОЙКИ" (Settings). It is usually the fifth option from the top, often represented by a small gear icon next to the text.

Method 2: Changing Language from the Game’s Configuration File (No Need to Navigate Menus)

If you cannot locate the gear icon or the menu is too confusing, you can change the language manually by editing a text file. This method works for Steam, Epic Games Store, and standalone versions.

Step 4: Change the Dropdown Menu

On the Language screen, look for the first dropdown box. It is labeled "Язык интерфейса" (Interface Language). Currently, it will say "Русский".