The menus should now be in English. Test the first campaign mission. If dialogue is still Russian, you have a pathing error. Check that the .sabs files are in the correct \English subfolder.
Disclaimer: Modifying game files violates the Steam Terms of Service for VAC (Valve Anti-Cheat). While language packs generally do not trigger bans (VAC looks for cheating, not locale files), there is a theoretical risk. Proceed at your own risk.
Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Activision\Call of Duty Black Ops II (on 64-bit systems, check SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Activision\... ). call of duty black ops 2 russian to english language pack
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Call of Duty Black Ops II You can also right-click the game in your Steam Library and select Manage > Browse local files 2. Download the English Language Pack
Are you playing the game on or a third-party client like Plutonium ? The menus should now be in English
After replacing the files, you might need to change the configuration file to ensure the game loads the new assets.
This usually means the language pack is outdated or mismatched with the game version (e.g., a pack for v1.0 trying to run on the latest Steam patch). Ensure your game is fully updated first. Or, your .exe is trying to load a sound file that doesn't exist. Restore the backup and try a different pack. Check that the
Do not skip the backup step . If the files are corrupted, you will need to re-download them.
For English speakers living in these regions, or for those who accidentally bought a CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) key, navigating the menus, understanding the storyline of Raul Menendez, or simply hearing "Enemy UAV spotted" in a foreign language can ruin the experience.
Activision frequently implements regional restrictions on PC games sold in Eastern Europe and the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) region.