To change the language in , specifically for versions associated with the RUNE release or various repacks, you typically need to manage both the text and vocal language files independently. While the base game supports full localization (text and voice) for English, French, German, Spanish, and Japanese, some releases may only include English by default. Changing Text Language
For versions using the RUNE crack, the text language is controlled through a configuration file rather than the standard Steam interface.
Locate the configuration file: Go to your Starfield installation folder and find a file named steam_emu.ini.
Edit the language setting: Open the file with Notepad and search for the [Settings] section. Locate the Language= line and change the value to your desired language (e.g., Language=german or Language=french).
Save and restart: Save the file and relaunch the game to see updated menus and subtitles. Changing Audio/Vocals Language starfield language packrune full
If you have the RUNE version and find that the voices remain in English after changing the text, you may be missing the necessary vocal data files.
Download additional packs: Some users report that the initial RUNE version only contains English voices. You may need to find and download specific language packs that contain the .ba2 voice files for your preferred language.
Manual File Placement: Once downloaded, place the missing voice files (e.g., Starfield - Voices_fr01.ba2) into the game's Data folder.
INI Modification: You may need to manually point the game to these files by editing starfield.ini. Under the [Archive] section, you can change the sResourceEnglishVoiceList to match your new files (e.g., changing Voices01.ba2 to Voices_de01.ba2). Standard Steam and Game Pass Methods To change the language in , specifically for
For users on official versions, the process is more automated. On YouTube, experts demonstrate how to use the Properties menu to select your language.
Steam: Right-click Starfield in your library, go to Properties > General > Language, and select your choice.
Game Pass: You may need to change your Windows system language settings, as the Xbox app often defaults to the OS language. Alternatively, editing the Starfield_LANGUAGE.ini file in the Content folder to set sLanguage=en (or your choice) can fix incorrect defaults.
Check out discussions on Reddit for community-provided links to missing voice packs if your current installation is incomplete. If you'd like, let me know: Which specific language are you trying to switch to? Load Order & Conflict Resolution
Are you getting a specific error message when you try to change it?
| Rune ID | Latin | Rune ID | Latin | Rune ID | Latin | |---------|-------|---------|-------|---------|-------| | ᚠ | A | ᚢ | N | ᛪ | 0 | | ᚡ | B | ᚣ | O | ᛫ | 1 | | ᚢ | C | ᚤ | P | ᛬ | 2 | | ᚣ | D | ᚥ | Q | ᛭ | 3 | | ᚤ | E | ᚦ | R | ᛮ | 4 | | ᚥ | F | ᚧ | S | ᛯ | 5 | | ᚦ | G | ᚨ | T | ᛰ | 6 | | ᚧ | H | ᚩ | U | ᛱ | 7 | | ᚨ | I | ᚪ | V | ᛲ | 8 | | ᚩ | J | ᚫ | W | ᛳ | 9 | | ᚪ | K | ᚬ | X | | | | ᚫ | L | ᚭ | Y | | | | ᚬ | M | ᚮ | Z | | |
Note: The actual in-game rune glyphs are bespoke; the above uses similar Unicode runic characters for representation only.