Based on the context of xatab (a well-known repack group), their installers typically use a Russian-language interface by default, but they include an option to switch to English (and sometimes other languages) during setup.
Find the folder for your specific game and look for a value named Language or Locale.
Selection: Change the selection from "русский" (Russian) to "английский" (English). xatab language change top
Xatab repacks are excellent – lightweight, stable, and malware-free. But language switching can be a puzzle.
Best advice: Always read the repack’s NFO file (included in download). If it says “Only Russian” – no method will give you English. For multilingual repacks, method #1 (installer choice) or #3 (edit steam_emu.ini) work 90% of the time.
Running this often opens a small window where you can click a flag or select a language from a list. Based on the context of xatab (a well-known
Locate the file: Look for steam_emu.ini, steam_api.ini, or context.ini. Edit: Open it with Notepad.
Note: Some specific games (like Borderlands 2) may have separate builds for different languages, meaning a repack might only contain one language and cannot be switched without redownloading a different version. Registry or launcher — Some xatab repacks include
Language=english (for US/UK English)Language=tchinese (Traditional Chinese)Language=germanLanguage=frenchLanguage=spanishLanguage=japaneseRegistry or launcher — Some xatab repacks include a small launcher (Start.exe) where you can pick language before launching.