If the game crashes instantly to the desktop after switching languages, your configuration file contains a typo or points to a voice asset that does not exist in your Data folder. Revert the language line in steam_api64.ini back to english to verify if the base game still boots correctly.
After completing these steps, launch Starfield and verify that menus, subtitles, and voice lines appear in your selected language. If issues persist, ensure that your configuration file was properly saved and that all required voice files were correctly copied to the installation directory.
Note: Files are typically named Starfield - Voices[Language].ba2 . Locate the RUNE.ini file in the main directory. Open it with Notepad. Find the line: Language=english . Starfield Language Pack-RUNE
Change "english" to your desired language (e.g., Language=german or Language=french ) and save the file.
In some cases, Windows regional settings can override game language settings. Ensuring your Windows "Regional format" matches your intended game language may resolve persistent issues. If the game crashes instantly to the desktop
The localized .ba2 files must sit alongside the base game's standard data archives. Step 3: Edit the Configuration File
These files must be placed in the correct directory for the game engine to recognize and load them properly. General Installation Steps for the Language Pack If issues persist, ensure that your configuration file
If text is missing or audio is silent, check that the relevant .ba2 archives are present in the Data folder and that the file sizes match the expected values for localization archives.