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Supported Languages and Localization - Version 12 vs Version 13
Jun 9, 2026, 06:57 AM
Removed duplicate in-body wikilinks
Aug 25, 2026, 10:32 PM
Corrected the language table to 15 text languages and 8 full-audio languages after the version 2.00.00 additions
11Overview22Crimson Desert supports 14 languages for interface text and subtitles, with full human voice acting confirmed in at least three core languages (Korean, English, and Chinese) and the Steam store listing additional audio languages. Pearl Abyss confirmed that all voice acting in the game is performed by human actors. Will Powers, Pearl Abyss's Director of Marketing, stated: "All of our voice acting is by humans." This commitment extends across all supported audio languages, with no AI-generated voices anywhere in the game.3+Crimson Desert supports 15 languages for interface text and subtitles, 8 of which include full voice acting. Pearl Abyss confirmed that all voice acting in the game is performed by human actors, with no AI-generated voices anywhere in the game. The language line-up expanded significantly with the Crimson Desert Enhanced update on August 25, 2026.44Supported Languages66The following languages are supported for interface menus, subtitles, and (where indicated) full voice dubbing, based on the Steam store page listing. Note: Will Powers confirmed Korean, English, and Chinese as core audio languages in a developer interview; the additional audio languages shown below are from the Steam store page and may reflect a more recent update, but have not been individually confirmed by Pearl Abyss.7+The table below reflects the language support in place after version 2.00.00. Fifteen languages are available for interface menus and subtitles, and eight of them carry a full voice dub. Korean, English and Simplified Chinese were the original three audio languages at launch; French, German, Spanish, Japanese and Brazilian Portuguese were added on August 25, 2026, and Arabic joined as a text and interface language on the same date.88LanguageInterfaceSubtitlesFull AudioEnglishYesYesYesKoreanYesYesYesSimplified ChineseYesYesYesTraditional ChineseYesYesYesJapaneseYesYesYesGermanYesYesYesSpanish (Spain)YesYesYesSpanish (Latin America)YesYesYesBrazilian PortugueseYesYesYesRussianYesYesYesPolishYesYesYesTurkishYesYesYesFrenchYesYesNoItalianYesYesNo9+LanguageInterfaceSubtitlesFull AudioEnglishYesYesYesKoreanYesYesYesSimplified ChineseYesYesYesFrenchYesYesYes (added 2.00.00)GermanYesYesYes (added 2.00.00)Spanish (Spain)YesYesYes (added 2.00.00)JapaneseYesYesYes (added 2.00.00)Brazilian PortugueseYesYesYes (added 2.00.00)Traditional ChineseYesYesNoSpanish (Latin America)YesYesNoItalianYesYesNoPolishYesYesNoRussianYesYesNoTurkishYesYesNoArabicYes (added 2.00.00)Yes (added 2.00.00)No10-French and Italian have full interface and subtitle localization but no voice dubbing. Players using these languages will hear one of the dubbed audio tracks (English, Korean, or another available language) with French or Italian subtitles displayed.10+Italian, Polish, Russian, Turkish, Spanish (Latin America), Traditional Chinese and Arabic have full interface and subtitle localization but no voice dubbing. Players using those languages hear one of the eight dubbed audio tracks with subtitles displayed in their chosen language. French moved from subtitles-only to full voice acting in version 2.00.00.1111Version 2.00.00 Language Additions13+Version 2.00.00 added five voice languages and one text language. The new language data is downloaded separately, so it does not appear until the game is updated to 2.00.00 and the language is selected.15+TypeLanguages AddedFull voice-overGerman, French, Spanish, Japanese, Brazilian PortugueseInterface and subtitlesArabic17+On Steam, the language is chosen from the game's Properties panel, which triggers the download of that language's data. Once it finishes, the in-game game and voice language are set under Menu, then Others, then Settings, then Language and Audio.18+Voice Acting Details1320Will Powers confirmed the core voice acting languages in a developer interview: "There is voice acting in the game across multiple languages. Korean, English, Chinese, I think right now... but 13 different text localization." He noted that the count may be higher and directed players to the Steam store page for the full list.1522Voice acting covers "all mainline NPC" dialogue, including story characters, quest givers, and important side characters. Powers was careful not to claim 100% coverage, noting that some minor NPCs may have limited or no spoken dialogue. The English voice cast was revealed on February 25, 2026, through a "Behind the Voices" video at a fan-fest event, featuring actors like Alec Newman (Kliff), Rebecca Hanssen (Damiane), Stewart Scudamore (Oongka), Peter Bramhill (Yann), Emily Barber (Naira), and Alastair Parker (Myurdin).1724No AI-generated Voices1926Pearl Abyss has explicitly confirmed that Crimson Desert uses no AI-generated voice acting. Every spoken line in every supported audio language was recorded by human actors in a traditional studio setting. This commitment was highlighted in multiple press interviews and the Behind the Voices video. In an industry increasingly exploring AI voice synthesis, Pearl Abyss chose to invest in full human performance across all audio languages.2128Language settings2330Players can independently select their text language and audio language from the options menu. This means any combination is possible: English voice acting with Japanese subtitles, Korean audio with German text, or any other pairing of the supported options. Language settings can be changed at any time without restarting the game.2532Localization Scope2734Will Powers described the localization effort as "a massive undertaking" given the game's scale: "It is a massive undertaking to localize a project like this just because of the sheer breadth of it... It's a huge undertaking that takes a long time." The game's development history notes that the August 2025 delay from Late 2025 to Q1 2026 was partially attributed to voice-over work and localization processes.2936Localization covers all in-game text: menus, HUD elements, item descriptions, quest logs, dialogue subtitles, tutorial prompts, and loading screen tips. The Knowledge System codex entries, which track hundreds of discoveries across Pywel, are fully translated in all 14 supported languages.3138Physical edition language restrictions3340Physical copies purchased outside the Asia region do not include Traditional Chinese or Simplified Chinese language support. Digital purchases through Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, or Xbox Store include all languages regardless of purchase region. Players who want Chinese language support should purchase the digital version or an Asian-region physical copy.3542Additional Text Languages3744The Steam store page dropdown lists additional languages beyond the 14 confirmed for full interface and subtitle support. These include Thai, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Greek, Indonesian, Hungarian, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese (Portugal), Romanian, Finnish, Swedish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese. The level of support for these languages (whether they cover the full interface or only partial elements) has not been officially clarified by Pearl Abyss as of the pre-launch period.
