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Open your localization.txt file in the game root and ensure the first line says english instead of your current language.
Navigate to your game installation folder (e.g., C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Call of Duty Advanced Warfare ). Rename the existing english folder (or your current region, e.g., russian ) to english_backup .
Which did you get the game from? (Steam, disc, or an archive repack?)
Missing or corrupted language files in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare can cause the game to crash, display error messages like "Localization.txt is missing," or force the game to run in an unwanted language. This guide provides legal, safe, and effective methods to restore the English language files for your game.
The easiest way to get the correct English files is through the platform you bought the game from.
Find the steam_api.ini or steam_emu.ini file in your main directory. Open it with Notepad. Press Ctrl + F and search for the phrase Language= . Change the value to Language=english . Save the changes. Crucial Safety and Security Warning
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If you have a region-locked version (like the Russian or Polish editions) that doesn't allow the Steam switch, users often resort to manual file replacement.
Create a backup copy of your current zone folder and localization.txt file before making changes.
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Rename that folder to something else (e.g., russian_backup ) to prevent loss.