If this helped you, please upvote for visibility. I spent 6 hours re-uploading this because the old 2019 links are all dead.
Alternate method: If you don't trust my pack, you can change your Steam store region to US/UK and force a 22GB "update" (Steam will download the English files). But for slow connections, my pack is the way.
Post edited 3 hours ago by u/StealthPatcher_92 – Fixed broken localization.txt path.
There is no official "verified" language pack from Activision for the Russian-locked version of Call of Duty: Black Ops II. However, community-made "angloficators" (English translation packs) are widely used and reviewed as effective workarounds for region-locked versions. Community Review: English Language Packs
Effectiveness: Highly rated by the community for successfully converting text, audio, and subtitles to English for the campaign, multiplayer, and zombies modes. If this helped you, please upvote for visibility
Reliability: Most packs require manual file replacement. Users report these work as long as game updates don't overwrite the modified files.
Risk Level: While these are standard mods, modifying game files on Steam carries a technical risk of account bans or issues with future patches. Size: A complete English pack is typically around 3.85 GB. Installation Overview
If you choose to use a community pack from a source like the Steam Community Guide, the process generally follows these steps:
Download and Extract: Obtain the ZIP containing the sound and zone folders, along with the three localization .txt files. But for slow connections, my pack is the way
Locate Directory: Open your game folder, usually found at: Steam\steamapps\common\Call of Duty Black Ops II.
Replace Files: Copy the new English files into the main directory, choosing to Replace all existing Russian files.
Edit Config: If the game remains in Russian, open the localization.txt files and ensure the first line is set to "english" instead of "russian".
Important Note: The Russian-locked (RU/CIS) version of Black Ops II does not include a "Language" tab in the Steam properties menu. This is why manual file replacement is necessary for English speakers. ensure you have the following:
This report confirms the successful verification of the English language pack modification for the Russian version of Call of Duty: Black Ops II. The procedure was conducted to assess the integrity, safety, and functionality of the language patch. The results confirm that the modified game files operate as intended, converting the user interface and audio to English without compromising game stability.
Prerequisites:
Now for the actual conversion.
Before downloading any files, ensure you have the following: