Delete the english folder and localization.txt . Run Steam verification. Download a different language pack (e.g., English from a different uploader). Corrupted archives are common.

Navigate to the sound folder. Many users find they must manually rename files containing ".russian." or ".polish." to ".english." to fix audio issues.

To change your game's language, you must replace the Russian assets in your installation directory with English counterparts.

: Some versions allow a simpler fix by opening files like steam_emu.ini or codex.ini in Notepad and changing the line Language=russian to Language=english . Important Considerations Black Ops 2 Language error Polish / Russian to English