| JPN (literal) | ENG | Shift | |---------------------|--------------------|--------------------------------| | Katamaru (hardened) | The Sadist | Normal → demonic personality | | Kage (shadow) | The Shade | Neutral → eerie but still neutral | | Utsuro (hollow) | The Hollow | Maintained, but context changed |

Go to Settings > System > Language > Console Language. Set it to English (United States) or English (United Kingdom) . Restart the console and boot the game.

If the option for English is greyed out in the menu, it confirms your specific version does not have the files. You may need to purchase an international/Global version. Subtitles vs. Audio:

The process for accessing the English language pack varies depending on whether you are on PC or console. 1. Steam (PC)

This sample code demonstrates a basic language pack implementation using C++. You can modify and extend it to suit your specific needs.

If you downloaded The Evil Within via Xbox Game Pass or the Microsoft Store and it is not in English, you must change your system's region and language settings, and often reinstall the game.

Locate the game's root directory (e.g., Steam\steamapps\common\The Evil Within\ ). Inside the directory, look for the folder named .

The English audio is generally considered the original and definitive audio track. Fan-made dubs (like the Russian or PT-BR mods) often lack this atmosphere and professional production.

Bethesda released specific versions of The Evil Within for Eastern Europe (RU/PL) and Asia. These versions often lack the English audio or text files entirely.

Many players living abroad or purchasing imported physical copies (especially the Spanish, French, or Italian versions) have discovered that the game does not include an English option by default. According to the Bethesda Support Center , if you purchased a specific regional version (French, German, Italian, or Spanish), it may not support English at all, requiring you to specifically seek out the English version or a language pack.