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The RUNE language pack contains copyrighted assets (voice acting, localized text) belonging to Bethesda Softworks and its voice actors. Distributing this pack separately from the game is a violation of copyright law.
Who uses this pack?
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Launch Starfield.exe. On the main menu, the text should be in your target language. Start a new game or load a save; NPCs should speak in the dubbed language (if supported).
For unsupported languages (e.g., Turkish, Czech, Thai), modders have created fan translations that work with the RUNE release. Search Nexus Mods for "Starfield Translation [Your Language]." These are usually .txt or .swf files that sit in Data\Interface without altering the core VO.
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The Starfield Language Pack by RUNE is an add-on release intended for the pirated/cracked version of Starfield (specifically the RUNE release). Its main features are:
⚠️ Note: This is a scene release for backup/preservation purposes. Official language support is built into legitimate copies of Starfield via Steam or Game Pass.
The Starfield Language Pack-RUNE is a dedicated add-on release by the warez group RUNE, designed to provide full localization for the PC version of Starfield. It is primarily used to add missing voice and text files to initial game releases that only included English. Key Features and Supported Languages Warning: Downloading this pack to avoid buying the
The language pack enables full localization (text and voice) for five major languages and interface-only support for several others. Supported Languages Full Localization (Text & Voice) English, French, German, Spanish (Spain), Japanese Interface & Text Only Italian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Simplified Chinese Installation and Configuration
To successfully apply the language pack and change the in-game language, users typically follow these steps:
Extract and Overwrite: Extract the pack files into the main Starfield installation directory, overwriting existing files when prompted. Edit Configuration Files: Locate the Starfield.ini file in the game's root folder.
Under the [General] section, change or add the line sLanguage=en (replacing en with your target language code, e.g., de for German or fr for French).
Voice File Specifics: If text changes but voices remain in English, you may need to manually update the sResourceLocaleVoiceList in the .ini file to point to the specific .ba2 voice archives included in the pack (e.g., Starfield - Voices_fr01.ba2). Usage Notes Change the Vocals Language at Starfield (cracked by RUNE)?