How To Change Language In Civilization 6 From Russian To English Upd May 2026

Navigating a game’s settings menu can be frustrating when you don’t understand the language on screen. If you’ve launched Civilization VI and found the interface in Russian (Русский) but need it in English, you’re not alone. Whether you accidentally changed the language, bought a version that defaulted to Russian, or are helping a friend, this guide will walk you through the process.

After the change, you can finally enjoy Sid Meier’s iconic narration, understand your civics tree, and read leader agendas without translation apps. One more turn awaits – now in English. Navigating a game’s settings menu can be frustrating

If you don't see the file extension .txt , don’t worry – just open the file that has “UserOptions” or “AppOptions” in the name. Inside the text file, look for a line that says: ; Language code or Language = "ru_RU" After the change, you can finally enjoy Sid

It may also appear as: Language = "Russian" Language = "ru" Change the line to: Language = "en_US" Inside the text file, look for a line