The PCGamingWiki lists the location for configuration files ( %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Need For Speed(TM) Payback\settings\ ). While you can open these files in a text editor, the language settings are often tied to the platform DRM (Denuvo/EA App). Manually editing the files is unlikely to override a region-locked version of the game and may corrupt your save data.
If you purchased a region-locked copy of Need for Speed Payback :
| Language | Interface | Full Audio | Subtitles | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | | French | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | | Spanish - Spain | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | | Italian | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | | German | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | | Polish | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | | Russian | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | | Japanese | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | | Portuguese - Brazil | ✔ | ✔ | | | Simplified Chinese | ✔ | ✔ | | | Traditional Chinese | ✔ | ✔ | | need for speed payback language change
If you have followed the steps above and your game is still stuck in the wrong language, check these common issues:
Right-click on and select Properties . Go to the Language tab on the left. Choose your desired language from the dropdown menu. The PCGamingWiki lists the location for configuration files
Some players on forums have noted that on PlayStation consoles, the game might not offer English audio if your system is set to a different language (like Polish). In this case, changing the system language is your best bet. If you're in a region where the game version is heavily localized, like the Polish PC version, the console version might still offer English as an option, but you may need to change your system language to access it.
Select your desired language from the dropdown menu and save. The app might download a small language pack patch. B. Via Steam If you purchased a region-locked copy of Need
Consoles typically don’t have an in-game language menu. Instead, the game mirrors your system settings. Ensure the game is fully shut down.
Steam will typically start a small download for the new language files. For the EA App (formerly Origin), the process is similar: Navigate to your Library and right-click the game. Select View Properties or Game Properties . Click on Advanced Launch Options . Select your desired language and click Save . Consoles (PlayStation/Xbox)
However, be aware of potential . For example, PC copies bought in Poland may be locked to Polish alone, making a language switch impossible. Similarly, copies purchased in Russia via Origin might have other languages inaccessible. If you run into these limitations, refer to the troubleshooting section later in this guide.
Steam will automatically download a small update with the new text and audio files. PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5