For PC Steam:
Library → Right-click game → Properties → Language → English → Restart.
For Console:
Change system language to English → Restart game.
For Region-locked versions:
Manual config edit or replace localization files.
When you launch the game, you’ll see the main screen with options like:
Select Настройки (usually the third or fourth option from the top).
Game Title: DmC: Devil May Cry (2013 reboot)
Platforms Covered: PC (Steam), PlayStation, Xbox
Target Change: Russian UI/Subtitles → English UI/Subtitles
DmC: Devil May Cry developed by Ninja Theory, distributes digital versions through the Steam platform. In specific regions (often CIS—Commonwealth of Independent States—or Eastern European territories), licenses sold are categorized as "Regional Locks." These versions frequently default to Russian localization to deter cross-border importation of cheaper software keys.
Unlike standard localization settings found in the main menu, these regional restrictions often hard-code the language setting, hiding the English option from the user interface. To restore the intended English voice acting and text, the user must intervene at the launcher or file system level.
Many users who purchased DMC: Devil May Cry in Eastern European regions found the game locked to the Russian language with no option to switch to English in the standard "Settings" menu. This was a regional restriction implemented by the publisher. To bypass this, the game's internal configuration file must be manually edited.
| Problem | Likely Fix | |---------|-------------| | Steam Language tab missing | Verify game files: Right-click > Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files. | | Text changes but voices remain Russian | Go to in-game Audio Settings and set Voice Language to English (if option exists). If not, reinstall via Steam. | | Config file resets after launch | Set DevilEngine.ini to Read-Only after editing. | | No effect on console | Ensure console region is not set to Russia; some games lock language by region. Change region to US/UK. |
If the in-game menu is glitched or the game refuses to save your English preference, manually edit the config file.