Click (Confirm) and restart the game to apply changes. 2. Using Steam Launcher
Launch Civilization VI. The language should now be English.
Language = "ru_RU"
Changing the language in is a common necessity for players who accidentally installed a localized version or are sharing a device with others. Depending on your platform—whether Steam , Epic Games Store , or a console—the process varies from simple menu toggles to editing configuration files. In-Game Options Menu
If you cannot navigate the in-game menu, force the language through Steam’s properties. Click (Confirm) and restart the game to apply changes
If you have changed the text but the audio is stuck:
: He clicked the confirmation button at the bottom and restarted the game to let the changes take effect. Method 2: The Library Override (Steam) The language should now be English
So, you’ve launched Civilization VI , but instead of Sean Bean’s iconic narration in English, you’re greeted with the Cyrillic script and Russian voiceover. Whether you accidentally changed the language, bought a regional version, or are helping a friend troubleshoot, navigating a menu in Russian when you need English can feel like trying to win a Deity game without knowing the rules.
was shouting at him in Cyrillic. He didn’t speak Russian, and "Настройки" didn’t look anything like "Settings." He needed to turn this Russian winter into an English spring, and fast. Here is how he reclaimed his empire: Method 1: The "Blind Click" (In-Game) In-Game Options Menu If you cannot navigate the
By following any of these four methods, you can successfully switch Civilization VI from Russian to English and enjoy the game in your preferred language.