The game automatically matches your console’s system language.
Change the value to your desired language code (e.g., English , French , German , Italian , Spanish , Russian ). Save and Close: Save the file and restart your game.
B. If in-game language does not change or option missing
Right-click on Mafia II (or Mafia II: Definitive Edition ). Open Properties: Select Properties from the drop-down menu.
Verdict — Best approach by platform
Right-click on (or Mafia II: Definitive Edition ) and select Properties .
Steam will verify your game files and automatically download the corresponding localization pack. Method 2: Adjusting the 2K Games External Launcher
Mafia II: Definitive Edition supports a wide range of languages for both voice acting and subtitles. The table below breaks down which languages are available.
If you're playing on a PC and can't find the language option in the game's menu, you can try changing the language through the game's .ini file. Here's how:
For PC players, there are three main methods ranging from standard settings to manual file edits if the game doesn't update correctly. Right-click Mafia II in your Steam Library. Select Properties > Language .
Always copy your sds folder to a safe place before changing files.
The game automatically matches your console’s system language.
Change the value to your desired language code (e.g., English , French , German , Italian , Spanish , Russian ). Save and Close: Save the file and restart your game.
B. If in-game language does not change or option missing
Right-click on Mafia II (or Mafia II: Definitive Edition ). Open Properties: Select Properties from the drop-down menu.
Verdict — Best approach by platform
Right-click on (or Mafia II: Definitive Edition ) and select Properties .
Steam will verify your game files and automatically download the corresponding localization pack. Method 2: Adjusting the 2K Games External Launcher
Mafia II: Definitive Edition supports a wide range of languages for both voice acting and subtitles. The table below breaks down which languages are available.
If you're playing on a PC and can't find the language option in the game's menu, you can try changing the language through the game's .ini file. Here's how:
For PC players, there are three main methods ranging from standard settings to manual file edits if the game doesn't update correctly. Right-click Mafia II in your Steam Library. Select Properties > Language .
Always copy your sds folder to a safe place before changing files.