Solution: Shank 2 separates voice language from subtitle/menu language. In the game’s main menu (if you can navigate it), go to Options (usually a gear icon). Look for Subtitles or Text Language. Set it to match your chosen language. If you are stuck in a foreign menu, use a translator app on your phone to find the correct button.
Shank 2 often binds its language to your Steam client's language setting. If the above methods fail:
To change the language in , the method depends on whether you are using the Steam version or a standalone/legacy installation. Since the game does not have an in-game "Language" menu, you must use external settings. Method 1: Using Steam Settings
If you own the game on Steam, this is the most reliable method: Open your Steam Library. Right-click on Shank 2 and select Properties. Navigate to the Language tab. Select your preferred language from the drop-down menu. Shank 2 Change Language
Steam may download a small update to apply the new language files. Method 2: Editing Configuration Files (Standalone/PC)
For non-Steam versions, you may need to manually edit the configuration file or the executable's directory settings:
Locate the Install Folder: Navigate to the folder where Shank 2 is installed (usually C:\Program Files (x86)\...). To change the language in , the method
Look for a .ini file: Look for files named steam_api.ini, settings.ini, or context.xml.
Edit the Language Line: Open the file with Notepad and look for a line that says Language=english. Change "english" to your desired language (e.g., spanish, french, german, italian). Save and Launch: Save the file and restart the game. Method 3: System Locale (Last Resort)
If the above methods fail, the game may be pulling the language from your operating system's settings. Review of language switching in Shank 2 :
On Windows, go to Settings > Time & Language > Region & Language and ensure your Windows display language is set correctly before launching the game.
Important Note: Shank 2 primarily supports English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. If you are looking for a language outside of these, you may need to search for community-made localization patches.
Review of language switching in Shank 2:
Shank 2 does not have an in-game language selector. The language is usually determined by your system’s locale or the Steam/console settings. To change it, you often need to:
Rating for ease of language change: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (2/5) — Not intuitive, but doable via launcher settings.