F1 2013 Change Language [GENUINE]

Warning: modifying game files may break the game, invalidate support, or be against Terms of Service. Back up any files before changing them.

  • Example: If a “localization.xml” exists with entries like: Play change to: Jouer Save with same encoding, relaunch game.
  • If audio language tracks are separate files, they may be in an Audio or Voices folder; swapping these from a legally obtained source may change spoken language.

    • F1 2013 on PC uses the Steam client’s language setting. There’s no in-game language selector.

    Steps:

    Note: Commentary language may vary by region. For example, German or French commentary may only be available if you own that specific regional version.

    Even after your menus are in English, you might hear David Croft and Anthony Davidson speaking German. This is a classic F1 2013 bug. f1 2013 change language

    To fix wrong commentary:

  • Only English files present in folder after claiming multi-language support: Some retail listings advertise multiple languages but actual package depends on region; Steam may download additional files only when that language is selected.
  • Corrupt language files: Verify integrity of game files (Properties → Local Files → Verify integrity of game files…).
  • Multiple folders all update when switching languages (users report Steam reuses a single installation and stores language packs centrally): best practice is to create explicit backups rather than rely on separate renamed folders inside steamapps/common.

    • Some retail copies (e.g., German, Russian, Polish) may be locked to a specific language. In that case: Warning: modifying game files may break the game,

    There are three common PC scenarios: Steam digital copy, retail DVD, and DRM-restricted versions.

    A. Steam

  • In-game option: some builds also let you change language within game Settings after launch.
  • If language changed but audio remains in original language, check installed language packs or use the verify integrity feature (Properties > Local Files > Verify Integrity of Game Files) to force Steam to download missing files.

    • B. Retail DVD / Non-Steam

    C. Language pack files