If you force English via the Registry, Steam might overwrite it when you launch the game.

Relaunch the game to see if the text and voiceover have updated.

Method 3: Downloading and Placing the English Language Pack Files

If you are looking for the to change your game's audio, text, or subtitles to English, this comprehensive guide will help you fix the issue. Why Is My Prototype 2 in a Different Language?

Note: If Windows prevents you from saving, copy the file to your desktop, make the edit, save it there, and drag it back into the game folder to overwrite the old one.

Before downloading external files, try the fix, which often forces the game to recognize English settings already present in the files. Press Win + R , type regedit , and hit Enter.

The primary reason for the demand for an English language pack stems from the business model known as "regional pricing." Publishers often sell games at lower price points in regions with weaker economies to combat piracy and accommodate local purchasing power. To prevent users in wealthier regions from exploiting these lower prices, publishers implement region locks. In the case of Prototype 2 , many keys sold in CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) regions were locked to the Russian language, precluding the installation of English audio or text. While this strategy makes economic sense for the publisher, it creates a barrier for players in those regions who prefer or require the original English localization.

If you have a region-locked version (e.g., Russian) where the English files were completely stripped, you will need to find the lang or audio files online.

If Steam won't let you switch, you need to replace the localized files manually. Here is the safe, clean way to do it.

If you purchased a cheaper CD key (e.g., Russian version), it might be locked to that language.

Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Activision\Prototype 2 . Locate the value.

Select . Note: If your key is region-locked to RU/CIS, this method often does not work, requiring the file replacement method above. Frequently Asked Questions

Right-click and select Manage -> Browse local files .

Double-click it and change the to 69 (which represents English).