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How to Change Language in ETS2

Change Euro Truck Simulator 2 language safely through Steam or in-game settings, and know what to check if menus or mods still appear in another language.

UpdatedJul 4, 2026

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Euro Truck Simulator 2 cabin route advisor used while checking readable language settings

Quick answer

To change ETS2 language, check the in-game settings first, then Steam language settings for Euro Truck Simulator 2 if needed. Restart the game after changing language. If only some text stays in another language, check mods, old profile files, or external overlays before reinstalling the game.

Changing ETS2 language is usually simple, but the right path depends on whether the game language, Steam language, profile text, or a mod is causing the mismatch.

Start with the safest option: change normal settings and restart. Do not delete profiles or reinstall before checking the basic language controls.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 route advisor and cabin controls used while checking language readability
Language settings matter most when route prompts, menus, and controls are easy to read.

In-Game Check

Open ETS2 and check the settings menu first. If the game offers the language you need there, change it, restart the game, and test:

  1. Main menu.
  2. Settings pages.
  3. Job market.
  4. Route Advisor.
  5. Profile screen.

If all of those change correctly, you are done.

Steam Language Check

If the game does not change as expected:

  1. Close ETS2.
  2. Open Steam.
  3. Open Euro Truck Simulator 2 properties.
  4. Check language settings for the game.
  5. Let Steam update any needed files.
  6. Launch ETS2 again.

Do not change Steam branch or beta settings just to change language.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 job selection map used to check whether language changes applied
Check the job market and route advisor because those are the screens you read most while driving.

If Only Some Text Is Wrong

Partial language mismatch can come from:

  1. Mods with untranslated text.
  2. Old profile names.
  3. Custom radio stream names.
  4. External launchers or overlays.
  5. Community content that ships one language only.

Disable recent UI or map mods if only modded menus are wrong.

What Not To Reset

Avoid:

  1. Deleting the profile folder.
  2. Removing save files.
  3. Reinstalling before checking Steam settings.
  4. Editing config files without a backup.
  5. Mixing a language change with version rollback.

Language fixes should be reversible.

After Changing Language

Take one short delivery and confirm:

  1. Route instructions are readable.
  2. Keybind names make sense.
  3. Job details are understandable.
  4. DLC names and cargo names display correctly.

If Route Advisor text or GPS controls are still confusing, read ETS2 GPS or Route Advisor Not Working.

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