How to Change Language in Shank 2 : A Technical and Practical Guide Author: Technical Support Documentation Date: [Current Date] Version: 1.0 Applies to: Shank 2 (PC/Steam, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade) 1. Abstract Shank 2 , a 2D side-scrolling action game developed by Klei Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts, does not feature an in-game language selection menu. This paper documents the official and community-verified methods to change the game’s display language (subtitles, menus, and interface text). The primary method involves modifying a configuration file, while secondary methods address platform-specific launchers and operating system locale dependencies. 2. Introduction Unlike modern games that include language toggles within their settings menus, Shank 2 (released in 2012) determines its language at launch based on either:
A dedicated configuration file. The operating system’s regional format (on certain platforms). Steam client language settings (PC version).
No in-game option exists under “Options,” “Settings,” or “Audio/Display” tabs to change the language. Therefore, manual intervention is required. 3. Platform-Specific Instructions 3.1 PC (Steam Version) – Primary Method The most reliable method involves editing the game’s configuration file ( settings.ini ). Step-by-step:
Locate the configuration file:
Default path: C:\Users\[YourUsername]\Documents\My Games\Shank 2\settings.ini Note: The folder is named “My Games,” not “Shank 2” directly under Documents.
Open settings.ini with a text editor (e.g., Notepad, Notepad++).
Find the language parameter:
Look for the line: Language = If it does not exist, add it under the [Game] section.
Set the desired language code:
Use one of the following codes (case-sensitive): how to change language in shank 2
en – English fr – French de – German it – Italian es – Spanish pl – Polish ru – Russian cz – Czech br – Brazilian Portuguese
Example: Language = fr (for French)
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