If you've installed and found the interface and menus stuck in Russian, you're not alone. This often happens due to regional installation settings or specific game versions. Fortunately, there are several ways to switch back to English, ranging from simple menu navigation to more technical registry edits. Method 1: Using the In-Game Title Menu
You can find community-provided English language packs on sites like PES-Files.ru or Pespatch.com. Installation:
Copy these files into the Data folder within your PES 2017 installation directory (usually C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Pro Evolution Soccer 2017\Data ). pes 2017 language change russian to english
If you own the game on Steam, the platform can often manage language files automatically.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Konami\PES2017 (The path may vary slightly depending on your installation). Look for a string value named . If you've installed and found the interface and
If the in-game menu doesn't offer English, you can force the change through the Windows Registry. This method is effective for many PC games stuck in a specific language. Press Win + R , type regedit , and hit Enter. Navigate to the following path:
The most straightforward way is through the game's internal settings, but there is a catch: you must access these from the , not the active pause menu during a match. Launch PES 2017 and wait for the "Press Any Button" screen. In the main menu, look for the OPTIONS (ОПЦИИ) tab. Select Display Settings (Настройки экрана). Method 1: Using the In-Game Title Menu You
Steam will automatically download any missing English files (approx. 1–2 GB).
Navigate to (Языковые настройки). Select English from the list of available languages.
Double-click it and change the "Value data" from Russian to English (or enus ). Look for a value named and change it from RU to EN . Restart your PC and launch the game. Method 3: Downloading an English Language Pack