| Problem | Solution |
|---------|----------|
| New commentary not showing in menu | Use PES 2013 Language Selector tool (small utility) |
| Game crashes on kick-off | Mismatched dt00_ version (must match EXE/patch version) |
| Menu text becomes blank | Corrupted dt05_ file – re-download from reliable source |
| Can’t find specific language | Check PES-Patch.com, Evo-Web, or YouTube for fan-made packs |
When you installed PES 2013 legally (via DVD or Steam), the default language depended on your region. The game’s data is stored in .img files inside the img folder (e.g., dt00_e.img = English text, dt00_g.img = German text).
Commentary files are separate: dt01_e.img (English commentary), dt01_f.img (French), etc.
Key files:
Before you modify anything, you must find your root folder. If you are using the “PES 2013 Language Files - Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 at” location, it typically looks like this:
Inside this folder, you will see a subfolder named img. This is where 90% of your language files live. PES 2013 Language Files - Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 at
Most modern superpatches (like PES 2013 Patch 6.0 or Smoke Patch) bundle 10+ languages. If you install a Superpatch and lose your native language, do this:
PES 2013 stores languages in two separate ways: | Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | New
| Type | Files | Location (typical) |
|------|-------|--------------------|
| Menu / Text | dt05_e.img (where e = English, f = French, etc.) | PES 2013/img/ |
| Commentary | dt00_e.img (English), dt00_g.img (German), etc. | PES 2013/img/ |
📌 Naming convention:
dt05_= Menu text
dt00_= Commentary
Letters:e(English),f(French),g(German),i(Italian),s(Spanish),r(Russian),a(Arabic),p(Polish),c(Chinese), etc. When you installed PES 2013 legally (via DVD
Fix: This usually happens when your dt00_x.img is from a different patch version (e.g., Vanilla vs. Superpatch). Revert to the original file or find a language pack specifically designed for your patch version.
Fix: Delete the specific dt00_x.img and reinstall a fresh copy. Do not use WinRAR to extract directly into the game folder; extract to desktop first, then copy.