If you are a fan of Pro Evolution Soccer 2017, you know the feeling. You boot up the game expecting to hear the dulcet tones of Jim Beglin or the enthusiastic, albeit sometimes repetitive, shouting of Peter Drury. Instead, you are greeted with a language barrier that turns the beautiful game into a confusing puzzle—most notably, the dreaded Russian commentary setting.
For many players, particularly those who purchased region-locked copies or downloaded specific versions of PES 2017, the game defaults to Russian. While the commentary might be passionate, understanding the tactical nuances is impossible if you don't speak the language. Changing the language isn't always as simple as flipping a switch in the main menu, leading many players on a digital odyssey. Here is how you can solve the Russian-to-English dilemma.
If you have followed all methods and English still does not appear, your version is hard-locked to Russian only. This is common with:
If your Russian version lacks English commentary or text files entirely, you need to patch the game using community-made mods. The most popular is PES 2017 Smoke Patch (or PES 2017 Patriot Patch) .
Whether you are editing config files or tweaking Steam launch parameters, the goal remains the same: immersion. PES 2017 is widely considered one of the best gameplay entries in the franchise's history, praised for its fluid mechanics and weighty physics. But football is a game of atmosphere, and atmosphere relies on audio.
By changing the language from Russian to English, you aren't just changing the words; you are restoring the context, the excitement, and the familiarity that makes the virtual pitch feel like home.
If your copy of Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) 2017 is stuck in Russian, you can change it to English through in-game settings, Steam properties, or by manually adding language files. 1. In-Game Settings Menu
If you can navigate the Russian menus, the most straightforward way to change the language is through the official Konami support method:
From the Title Menu, look for the Extras (usually the last tab on the right).
Select System Settings (Системные настройки).
Choose Language Settings (Языковые настройки).
From here, you can adjust both the Menu Language and Commentary Language. 2. Steam Version Properties
For those playing on Steam, you can force the game to download the English language pack: pes 2017 language change russian to english
Right-click Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 in your Steam Library. Select Properties. Go to the Language tab. Select English from the dropdown menu.
Steam will automatically download the necessary files. Once the download is complete, restart the game to see the changes. 3. Installing Manual Language Packs
If English is missing from your game files entirely, you may need to download an additional language pack.
Download: Locate an English language pack for PES 2017 from community sites like PES Patch or SmokePatch.
Locate Folder: Open your game installation directory, typically found at C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Pro Evolution Soccer 2017\Data.
Copy Files: Move the downloaded English files (usually named dt20_eng_win.cpk for text and dt41_eng_win.cpk for commentary) into the Data folder.
Activate: Restart the game and follow the In-Game Settings steps above to select English. 4. Advanced: Registry Editor Method
If the game remains locked in Russian, you can attempt to change the language identifier in the Windows Registry: Press Win + R, type regedit, and hit Enter.
Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Konami\PES2017 (path may vary slightly depending on your installation). Find the Language string.
Double-click it and change the value to English or the code 409.
Click OK and restart your computer before launching the game.
Before initiating the protocol, ensure the following tools and assets are available: Lost in Translation: The Quest for English Commentary
.rar or .zip archives (e.g., WinRAR, 7-Zip).dt10.cpk and dt11.cpk for commentary, and potentially dt00.cpk for text). These are often found in the game directories of non-CIS versions or available via community patches.In many CIS versions, the English commentary audio files are physically removed from the DATA folder to save space or enforce the lock. If the game launches with English text but silent or Russian commentary, the audio assets must be restored.
Step 1: Acquiring the Assets Download the English commentary files. The standard naming convention for PES 2017 language assets is:
dt10.cpk (English Commentary)dt11.cpk (English Commentary - additional data)Step 2: Transferring Files
Copy the downloaded .cpk files.
Paste them into the root DATA folder of your PES 2017 installation directory.
... \Pro Evolution Soccer 2017\DATAStep 3: Verification
Ensure the file names do not have duplicate extensions (e.g., dt10.cpk.cpk). If they do, rename them to remove the extra extension.
4.1 Verification of Success
Launch the game. Navigate to System Settings > Language Settings. If the modification was successful, the menu should display language options. Select English for both Text and Commentary
Changing the language in from Russian to English is a common necessity for players who accidentally installed a localized version or are using community-made patches. While the process is generally straightforward, it can range from a simple menu toggle to a more technical registry edit. Methods for Language Change In-Game Options (Primary Method): Navigate to the Title Menu. Access OPTIONS (often represented by a gear icon). Select Display Settings and then Language Settings. External Language Packs:
If English is not listed as an option in-game, you may need to download an Additional Language Pack from community sites like Pespatch or PES-Files.
Once downloaded, these files (usually in .cpk format) are placed in the game's Data folder. Windows Registry Editor (Advanced): Open the Registry Editor (regedit).
Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Konami\PES2017.
Locate the Language entry and change the value from Russian to English (or enus). Review Highlights
Ease of Use: The in-game menu is user-friendly, but its effectiveness depends on whether the English localization files were included in your specific installation.
Community Support: The PES community is highly active, offering extensive patches and updated commentary packs, such as the New English Commentary Update 2024, which keeps the game feeling modern. Russian physical discs (Latinica version vs
Immersion: Reviewers often note that switching from English to other languages (like Spanish) can actually improve immersion due to more energetic commentary styles, though English remains the standard for most global players.
To change the language in from Russian to English, you can use built-in settings, modify registry files, or install external language packs if the English files are missing from your installation. Method 1: In-Game Settings (If Available)
If your version already includes English files, you can switch them within the game menus: Launch PES 2017 and reach the Title Menu. Navigate to EXTRAS (the last tab on the right).
Select SYSTEM SETTINGS (Системные настройки). Choose Language Settings (Настройки языка).
Change both In-game Text and Commentary Language to English. Method 2: Manual Language Pack Installation
If English is not an option in the menu, you likely have a Russian-only version and must add the language files manually:
Download English Pack: Find a "PES 2017 English Language Pack" (often a .cpk file like dt20_eng_win.cpk for text and dt41_eng_win.cpk for commentary) from community sites like PESPatch.
Move Files: Copy the downloaded .cpk files into the Data folder located in your PES 2017 main installation directory.
Generate File List: Use the DpFileList Generator tool to add these new .cpk files to your game’s loading sequence. Method 3: Windows Registry Edit
If the game is installed but stuck in Russian, you can force it to recognize English via the Registry Editor: Press Win + R, type regedit, and hit Enter.
Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Konami\PES2017 (path may vary slightly by version). Find the Language string and double-click it.
Change the value from Russian to English or from its hex code to 409 (the code for English).
For a step-by-step visual on downloading and installing these specific language and commentary files, check out this guide: