Sid Meier’s Civilization VI is a sprawling, strategic masterpiece that demands deep focus and understanding of its complex systems. For players who have accidentally installed, purchased, or launched the game in Russian—or those who bought a region-locked copy—navigating the menu to switch to English can be a frustrating challenge.
Because Civilization VI is available on multiple platforms——the method for changing the language varies depending on where you are playing. This guide will cover how to switch from Russian to English on all platforms. Method 1: Changing Language in Steam (PC) Sid Meier’s Civilization VI is a sprawling, strategic
Which are you using? (Steam, Epic Games, GoG, Xbox App) This guide will cover how to switch from
You can "mix and match" (e.g., Russian audio with English text) using Method 3 if you prefer the voice acting of one language over the other. "intended" experience. However
Disable Steam Cloud or Epic Cloud synchronization temporarily, change the language, and turn it back on.
The game should now start in English. If you want to change the language in-game:
Civilization VI is a game of intricate details, relying heavily on text-based information for diplomacy, technology trees, and unit management. While the game officially supports the Russian language, many players prefer to play in English, either to practice a second language or because the English localization is often considered the primary, "intended" experience. However, navigating the settings to change the language can sometimes be non-intuitive, especially if the player cannot read the current menu text. Changing the language from Russian to English can be accomplished through three primary methods: the in-game menu, the Steam launch options, or by editing the game’s configuration files.