Right-click the file and open it with Notepad or Notepad++. Look for a line that says:

Language = EN or Language = RU or Language = FR

Change the two-letter code to your preferred language. Here are the standard codes:

| Language | Code | |----------|------| | English | EN | | French | FR | | German | DE | | Italian | IT | | Spanish | ES | | Russian | RU | | Polish | PL | | Portuguese| PT |

For example, to change the game to English, the line should read: Language = EN

Save the file (Ctrl + S). If the file is read-only, right-click it, go to Properties, and uncheck Read-only before saving.

If the file edit does not stick (the game overwrites it), you can try forcing the language through Steam:

Shank 2 remains a cult classic in the world of 2D side-scrolling action games. Developed by Klei Entertainment (famous for Don’t Starve and Mark of the Ninja), this game delivers brutal combo-based combat, stunning hand-drawn art, and a gripping revenge story. However, one frustrating issue that plagues both new and veteran players is the seemingly hidden process to Shank 2 change language.

Whether you installed the game in the wrong regional version, accidentally switched to a language you don’t understand, or simply want to play in your native tongue, this guide will walk you through every possible method to change the language in Shank 2. We will cover Steam settings, configuration files, in-game menus (even if you can’t read them), and advanced troubleshooting.