Save the file as (Right-click > Properties > Check "Read Only"). This prevents EA App from re-downloading your old language.
Do not launch the game through a generic .exe . Instead, look for and run stp-fifa17.exe (the STEAMPUNKS loader). This ensures the patch runs without conflicts.
[CONFIG] DEFAULT_LANGUAGE = eng_us AVAILABLE_LANGUAGES = eng_us Use code with caution. Save the file and close Notepad.
This process involves "tricking" the Origin client into accepting files for a language it doesn't believe you own. While it requires more manual effort than the official method, it is the most reliable way to get English commentary and menus on a Russian or otherwise region-locked copy.
If the repair method fails to download the audio files, you will need to download the language files manually.
While there is no "extra quality" official download from EA, you can add or change the English language pack in for PC using official client settings. Official Method (EA App/Origin)
Here is the official step-by-step process to download the English language pack through the Origin client:
: Change the Game Language to English and click Save .
While FIFA is a global game, the English commentary—traditionally featuring Martin Tyler and Alan Smith—is widely considered the "gold standard" for immersion.
Check your Windows audio configuration. Ensure your sound output is set to rather than 5.1 or 7.1 Surround Sound, which can route commentary tracks to non-existent speakers.
If you have verified that the English files are sitting in your game folder but the game still boots up in a different language, you must update your Windows Registry. Press , type regedit , and hit Enter .
Click . The EA App will automatically trigger a small update to download the high-quality English commentary files ( AudData ). Method 2: Manual Installation (For Missing Files)
Copy and paste these files into the folder inside your main FIFA 17 directory: FIFA 17\Data\Win32\loc\ Step 3: Add Commentary Files
By successfully completing the "" process, you are unlocking the authentic English experience that EA intended. This includes:
Save the file as (Right-click > Properties > Check "Read Only"). This prevents EA App from re-downloading your old language.
Do not launch the game through a generic .exe . Instead, look for and run stp-fifa17.exe (the STEAMPUNKS loader). This ensures the patch runs without conflicts.
[CONFIG] DEFAULT_LANGUAGE = eng_us AVAILABLE_LANGUAGES = eng_us Use code with caution. Save the file and close Notepad.
This process involves "tricking" the Origin client into accepting files for a language it doesn't believe you own. While it requires more manual effort than the official method, it is the most reliable way to get English commentary and menus on a Russian or otherwise region-locked copy.
If the repair method fails to download the audio files, you will need to download the language files manually.
While there is no "extra quality" official download from EA, you can add or change the English language pack in for PC using official client settings. Official Method (EA App/Origin)
Here is the official step-by-step process to download the English language pack through the Origin client:
: Change the Game Language to English and click Save .
While FIFA is a global game, the English commentary—traditionally featuring Martin Tyler and Alan Smith—is widely considered the "gold standard" for immersion.
Check your Windows audio configuration. Ensure your sound output is set to rather than 5.1 or 7.1 Surround Sound, which can route commentary tracks to non-existent speakers.
If you have verified that the English files are sitting in your game folder but the game still boots up in a different language, you must update your Windows Registry. Press , type regedit , and hit Enter .
Click . The EA App will automatically trigger a small update to download the high-quality English commentary files ( AudData ). Method 2: Manual Installation (For Missing Files)
Copy and paste these files into the folder inside your main FIFA 17 directory: FIFA 17\Data\Win32\loc\ Step 3: Add Commentary Files
By successfully completing the "" process, you are unlocking the authentic English experience that EA intended. This includes: