PES 2017 Language Change: How to Switch from Russian to English (Full Guide)

Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 (PES 2017) remains one of the most beloved football simulation games in the series, thanks to its fluid gameplay, realistic physics, and Master League depth. However, many players—especially those who purchased a Russian, CIS, or Baltic-region copy (often denoted as RUS or CIS)—face a frustrating problem: the game defaults to Russian text and commentary.

Save the file. Make sure it remains as SETTINGS.dat (not .txt).

3.3 Manual File Replacement Method (PC – Successful) For the PC version (Steam or standalone), the following procedure successfully changed Russian to English:

Step 3: Editing the locale.ini File

Step-by-step (Visual Guide using Cyrillic):

Replace or edit language files:

Step 1: Locating the Game Directory Navigate to the installation folder of PES 2017.