Steam, as an international platform, operates in over a hundred countries, supporting dozens of languages. By default, the user is set to English, the choice depends on the download location, installation settings and properties of the application itself. Changing the language in Steam can be done in 5 minutes.
How to change the language on Steam
The algorithm of actions looks like this:
- Start the client by logging into the desired account.
- In the top panel, select the line Settings – Interface (in the Russian version, this is Settings – Interface).
- Select the required language from the drop-down list in the menu.
- Clicking the 'OK' button will save the settings and close the window.
For the settings to take effect, close the Steam client and restart it. After launching and updating, the client will work in the language you need.
Features of language settings
When using a proxy server, changing the language may result in the loss of regional discounts and the inability to launch some games.
Changing the settings in Steam will not lead to changes in the games themselves. To change the language in a particular game, you need to go to its properties and set it manually.
Changing the language can be used to get regional discounts in another country or to launch an application that does not work in a particular region. Perform such actions at your own risk and peril – attempts to bypass the regional filter may lead to account blocking.
In all other cases, the Steam user can choose any language convenient for him, regardless of the region of residence.
