The process is divided into three distinct phases: File Acquisition, Configuration Editing, and Asset Integration.
Press the Right Bumper (RB) / R1 button on your controller (or corresponding keyboard key) to navigate to the Settings section.
Inside Settings, scroll down using the left stick or D-pad. You are looking for the "Язык" (Language) option. It is usually the 4th or 5th option from the top.
Press A (Xbox) or X (PlayStation) to enter the Language submenu.
You will see two main sub-options (both in Russian):
Select Текст (Text). A list of languages will appear:
Highlight Английский and press A / X to confirm.
Repeat the process for Комментарий (Commentary) if you want English commentary. Note: Some Russian editions only include Russian and Spanish commentary. If English is missing, you may need Method 4.
Press B (Xbox) or Circle (PlayStation) to back out. The game will prompt you to save changes. Select Да (Yes).
Method 1 – In-game (if you can navigate the menus):
If you can’t find it:
Method 2 – Edit the Settings file (offline/cracked versions): pes 2017 language change russian to english
Method 3 – Edit the INI file (for some repacks):
Changing PES 2017 from Russian to English is absolutely possible regardless of your platform or region. Start with the in-game menu using the visual icon guide. If that fails, PC users can edit the SETTINGS.dat file or install a feature-rich patch like Smokepatch. Console users should adjust their system language settings.
The key takeaway: Don’t panic when you see Cyrillic. The gear icon and the word “Английский” (pronounced Ahng-lee-skiy) are your best friends.
Now you can enjoy Master League, Become a Legend, and exhibition matches without guessing what “Выход” (Exit) means. Good luck, and score some goals in English!
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To change the language in Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) 2017 from Russian to English, you can follow these steps through the in-game menus or system settings. Method 1: In-Game Settings
If your game is currently in Russian, you can navigate to the language settings using the following menu path: Navigate to the Title Menu (the main starting screen).
(in Russian, this is often "НАСТРОЙКИ" or "ПАРАМЕТРЫ"). Display Settings ("Настройки экрана"). Language Settings ("Языковые настройки"). from the list of available languages. Method 2: Steam Properties (PC Version)
If you are playing the Steam version and English is not appearing as an option in-game: Steam Library Right-click on Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 Properties Navigate to the from the dropdown menu.
Steam will then download any required English language files if they are not already installed. Method 3: Commentary Language
If you have changed the text but the commentary is still in Russian: System Settings Language Settings Commentary Language and select Method 4: Advanced Registry Fix (PC Only) The process is divided into three distinct phases:
If you cannot find the setting in-game, you may need to edit the Windows Registry: , and hit Enter. Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Konami\PES2017 (the path may vary slightly). Look for a value named Double-click it and change the value to (or "enus" depending on your version).
To change the language in from Russian to English, you can either navigate the in-game menus (if the English language pack is already installed) or manually replace the language files in the game folder. 🎮 Option 1: In-Game Menu Settings
If English is already included in your version, follow these visual cues to navigate the Russian menus:
Main Menu: Navigate to the far right tab (System Settings / Системные настройки).
Language Settings: Select the option with a globe or "A" icon (Language Settings / Настройки языка).
Choose English: Select Английский (English) from the list.
Commentary: To change the announcers, go to System Settings > Language Settings > Commentary Language. 🛠️ Option 2: Registry Editor (PC Only)
If the menu method doesn't work, you can force the language change through Windows: Press Win + R, type regedit, and hit Enter.
Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Konami\PES2017 (path may vary slightly). Find the Language entry.
Double-click it and change the value data to English or 409. Find the Local entry and change it to en. 📥 Option 3: Manual File Replacement
If English is missing entirely, you must download and add the language pack: Press the Right Bumper (RB) / R1 button
Download: Search for "PES 2017 English Language Pack" on sites like PES Patch. Install:
Go to your PES 2017 installation folder (usually C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Pro Evolution Soccer 2017\Data).
Locate files named dt20_rus_win.cpk (text) and dt41_rus_win.cpk (commentary).
Replace them with the English versions: dt20_eng_win.cpk and dt41_eng_win.cpk.
✨ Useful Feature: PES 2017 remains popular because of its "Option Files" and community patches like the YosfX Patch, which can update the game with 2025/2026 rosters, kits, and English commentary.
Title: Linguistic Localization Protocol: Converting Russian to English in Pro Evolution Soccer 2017
Abstract
Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 (PES 2017) remains a culturally significant entry in the football simulation genre. However, specific regional releases, particularly those distributed within the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) region, are often locked to the Russian language to combat parallel imports and adhere to regional licensing agreements. This technical paper outlines the methodology for modifying the game’s file architecture to enable the English language pack. The paper explores the file structure, the necessity of locale.ini modification, and the application of downloadable content (DLC) to restore full English audio and text functionality.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 (PES 2017) remains one of the most beloved football simulation games in the series, thanks to its fluid gameplay, realistic physics, and Master League depth. However, many players—especially those who purchased a Russian, CIS, or Baltic-region copy (often denoted as RUS or CIS)—face a frustrating problem: the game defaults to Russian text and commentary.
If you have accidentally set your game to Russian or bought a version where Russian is the primary language, you might feel stuck navigating a sea of Cyrillic letters to find the settings menu. Don’t worry. This article provides every possible method to change the language from Russian to English, whether you’re on PC, PlayStation, or Xbox.