If that fails, choose Properties > Local Files > Verify Integrity of Game Files . This can sometimes trigger the download of missing language assets. 3. Xbox and PlayStation Regional Workarounds
Commonly, these files go into the The Evil Within/base folder. Important: Cannot Change Language In-Game
Restart your console and launch the game to trigger the download. Troubleshooting Common Issues Audio Missing or Silent Cutscenes
Navigate to the or Language tab on the left sidebar. Locate the dropdown menu under Language and select English .
If the menu options do not work, you can force the game engine to execute in English. Go back to the menu of the game on Steam. the evil within english language pack
and re-download the game, though this does not always work for disc-based versions. PC (Steam/Epic/GOG)
This happens when the game updates but breaks the link to the voiceover archives. To fix this, verify your game files. On Steam, go to -> Installed Files -> Verify integrity of game files . 2. Audio is English, but Subtitles are in Another Language
Scroll down to the bottom until you see and click on The Evil Within . Check the box for Additional Command Line Arguments . Type in: +com_langEnglish Restart the game. 2. For Steam Users Right-click The Evil Within in your Library. Select Properties . Go to the Language tab.
Even after installing the language pack, you might encounter a few known bugs unique to The Evil Within . 1. Cutscenes are in English, but Gameplay is Silent If that fails, choose Properties > Local Files
| Platform | Region | Default Audio | English Pack Required? | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Global | English | No | All versions include English; language selection is in game properties. | | PS4 / Xbox One | Japan / Asia | Japanese | Yes | Must download free DLC pack from PSN or Microsoft Store. | | PS3 / Xbox 360 | Japan | Japanese | Yes | Available as a separate store download (approx. 1.5-2 GB). | | PC (Retail - JP) | Japan | Japanese | Yes | Disc contains only Japanese; English pack via Steam code redemption. |
On platforms like Steam, the store page claims support for English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Polish, and Russian. However, this applies to specific "ROW" (Rest of World) keys.
This happens when the game looks for localized audio files that do not exist, or when a manual language patch only translated the text.
Depending on the platform where you purchased the game (Steam, Epic Games Store, or Xbox App), the process for applying the English language pack varies. 1. Steam Method Locate the dropdown menu under Language and select English
| Problem | Fix | |--------|-----| | English pack won’t download | Switch to another language, let it download, then switch back to English. | | Subtitles stay in another language | In-game options → Audio/Display → Set to English. | | No voice audio | Check Windows sound settings → Stereo (not 5.1/7.1). The Evil Within has known surround sound bugs. | | Cracked/pirated version | Not supported. Some repacks strip languages; re-download a proper English repack or buy the game. |
If your menus display blank lines or weird code fragments like ui_menu_start_notfound , your strings_en.str file is missing or corrupted. Re-download a clean copy of the English string tables and place them inside the base\generated\ directory. Conclusion
Officially, English voice acting is included in most copies of the game. However, due to regional restrictions, certain European console versions (particularly those sold in Germany, France, Italy, and Spain) do include English as an option, for audio or subtitles.