Change that line to the following:
Language=English
Note: The game is case-sensitive. Ensure the 'E' is capital and the rest is lower case (English not english).
Backup the ru folder or rename it (e.g., ru_backup).
If English files are missing (only ru present), download an English language pack for Just Cause 2 (legit backup or from trusted community sources – use at your own risk).
The pack contains: just cause 2 change language russian to english
Copy the en folder contents into the game directory or rename en to ru (trick the game into loading English as Russian).
Edit the configuration file (critical for text):
Open Documents\Square Enix\Just Cause 2\Saves\JC2Settings.bin – but this is binary. Instead, use the launcher:
This works if the game isn’t locked to Russian by default.
If you don’t see “English” or the menu is completely unreadable, move to Method 2. Change that line to the following: Language=English Note:
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Difficulty: Easy (5 minutes)
So, you’ve just installed Just Cause 2, but the menus are stuck in Russian (Русский). Whether you downloaded an older CIS-region disc or a digital copy that defaulted to the wrong language, don’t panic.
The good news is that Just Cause 2 does not have an in-game language selector. The bad news? That’s okay—because we can change it by editing a simple text file.
Below is the foolproof method to switch your game from Russian to English. Backup the ru folder or rename it (e
This is a lesser-known trick that sometimes works when other methods fail. It involves adding a command line argument to the game’s launch settings.
Why this works: Some versions of Just Cause 2 respect command-line arguments over registry or config files. If the game still launches in Russian, try writing -lang=en or -locale=english instead.
If the game is hard-coded to Russian in your Windows Registry, try this.
Warning: Incorrectly editing the Registry can break your PC. Proceed with caution.
Look for a file named settings.bin .
Important: This is not a text file by default. Do not double-click it.