How To Change Language In Mafia 2 Best Updated May 2026

How to Change Language in Mafia 2: The Ultimate Guide for a Seamless Experience

  • The file config.ini is missing: Launch the game once, wait for the main menu to appear, exit the game, and then check the folder again. The game creates this file on the first launch.
    1. Right-click Mafia II (Classic) in Steam → Properties → General.
    2. Under Launch Options, paste: -language english (or -language german, etc.).
    3. Close and launch the game.
  • Open the pc folder.
  • Look for a file named config.ini.
  • Open this file using Notepad (Right-click > Open With > Notepad).
  • Find the line that starts with Language. It usually looks like this:
    • If you want English audio but different subtitles, first set Steam to English, then manually replace subtitle files (PC only). But for most players, the Steam Language dropdown is the cleanest, safest way.
    • I changed the language, but the menus are still in English: Ensure you verified the integrity of your game files.