This guide explains how to change the in-game language in Street Fighter X Tekken from Russian to English. It covers common platforms (PC/Steam, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360), likely causes for language being locked to Russian, and step-by-step solutions — including game settings, platform region/settings, and file edits where applicable.
Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Capcom\Street Fighter X Tekken. Find the language key and double-click it. Change the value to 1033 (the hex code for English). Exclusive Content and "Complete" Editions Title: Street Fighter X Tekken — Switching Language
New characters added via these mods typically default to their English localization Find the language key and double-click it
This method manually overrides the language setting at the system level, which is often necessary if the in-game menus are stuck. Open Regedit Windows Key + R , and hit Enter. Navigate to the Key : Go to the following path: Open Regedit Windows Key + R , and hit Enter
| Issue | Explanation | Exclusive Fix |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Hardcoded EXE | Some cracked/pirated copies have Russian forced in the .exe file. | Replace the executable with the original Steam/PSN version. |
| Incomplete Patch | The 1.08 patch introduced a bug where language default resets on launch. | Set config.ini to Read-only (see Method 1, Step 2). |
| Mod Conflicts | Fan-made mods (e.g., “Trainer” or “Swap Costumes”) overwrite language strings. | Remove all mods from \Street Fighter X Tekken\patch\ folder. |
| Windows Registry | Steam’s registry key for SFxT sometimes holds Language=1049 (Russian LCID). | Open regedit, navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Valve\Steam\Apps\222120, change Language to 1033. |