| Feature | Official Steam/Epic Version | RUNE / Repack Version |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Language Switching | Right-click game > Properties > Language | Manual INI edit + file copy |
| Download Size | Full game (100+ GB) with all languages | Base (70GB) + Optional packs (10-30GB) |
| Save Game Location | Cloud / Documents\Horizon\ | AppData\Roaming\HOZDR\ (varies) |
| Lip Sync | Automatic | Requires correct .mov textures in pack |
Installing a language pack for Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered (RUNE release) is straightforward once you understand the file structure and .ini tweaks. The key is to get the correct remastered language pack, not the old one, and to ensure both audio and text packs are installed.
With this guide, you can now enjoy Aloy’s journey in your native tongue—whether you prefer the poetic flow of French, the precision of German, the intensity of Japanese, or the warmth of Brazilian Portuguese.
Happy hunting, in any language!
Have a different issue? Check the comments on CS.RIN.RU thread #1947286 or the FitGirl repack troubleshooting page. Always scan downloaded language packs with Malwarebytes before running. horizon zero dawn remastered language packrune install
To install or change language packs for Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, the process depends on whether you are playing on PC (Steam/Epic) or PlayStation 5. PC (Steam)
For the Steam version, you do not typically need to download separate "packs" manually; instead, you trigger a download by changing the game's properties. Open your Steam Library.
Note: This guide addresses technical installation for the PC version, including potential references to offline or repack installers (often colloquially called “rune” or “codex/rune” releases). It is intended for educational and troubleshooting purposes.
Epic Games Store version
PlayStation version
Based on community reports (CS.RIN.RU, Reddit, etc.), the standard RUNE ISO includes:
| Audio Languages | Subtitle Languages | |---------------------------|---------------------------------------------| | English only (sometimes + Russian if it's a regional rip) | English, French, German, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese-Brazil, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional) |
But audio for French, German, Spanish, etc. is missing until you install the dedicated language pack. | Feature | Official Steam/Epic Version | RUNE
If you receive an error saying the language pack failed to install, try these quick fixes:
Cause: You installed the text pack but not the audio pack.
Solution:
Before you close this guide, confirm these four points: Have a different issue