Persia 2008 Language Change - Prince Of

Unlike modern games, Prince of Persia (2008) doesn’t have an in-game language selector. To change the language (e.g., from German to English, or to French/Spanish/Italian), you need to adjust a configuration file.

Step-by-step:

Example: Language=EN

  • Save the file and restart the game.

  • ⚠️ If the game is from Steam, EA App, or Ubisoft Connect, first try changing the launcher’s language — the game often inherits that setting. prince of persia 2008 language change


    If your version lacks the desired audio, the only solution is to download the missing voice pack from an archive site (be wary of legality and malware) and manually replace the .snu or .bnk files in the Sound directory of the game installation folder. This is not recommended for casual users.

    For fans of anime voice acting, the Japanese dub of Prince of Persia 2008 is highly sought after. The Prince is voiced by Daisuke Namikawa (known for Hisoka in Hunter x Hunter), and Elika by Miyuki Sawashiro (known for Kurapika in Hunter x Hunter and Raiden Mei in Honkai Impact). Unlike modern games, Prince of Persia (2008) doesn’t

    How to get Japanese audio on PC:

    Before diving into the how-to, it is crucial to understand why changing the language in this game is often problematic. In 2008, digital distribution was not as dominant as it is today. Physical retail copies were the norm, and these copies were often "region-locked" or "language-locked" to save disc space. Example: Language=EN

    Thus, the method you use depends entirely on what platform you are on and which version you bought.

    For both Steam and the GOG (Good Old Games) version, the most reliable method involves editing a configuration file.

  • Open the file called GamerProfile with Notepad (or Notepad++).
  • Look for the line: <GamerProfile ... TextLanguage="en" AudioLanguage="en" ...>
  • Change the values. For example, for French audio with English text: TextLanguage="en" AudioLanguage="fr"
  • Crucial Note: The game must support that audio language natively. If you have the standard US retail version, changing AudioLanguage to de will result in silence during cutscenes because the German voice files aren't on your hard drive.