Supported Languages Across Platforms: The Ultimate Player Support & Accessibility Guide

Summary

This guide explains how “supported languages” differ across system UI, store pages, in-game text and audio, and customer support.
We break down platform settings and accessibility features for consoles, PC launchers, and mobile.
Includes references to official sources and checklists for players and studios.

Why language support matters Language coverage affects whether players can navigate menus, understand narrative and tutorials, communicate in chat, and access help when something goes wrong. It’s also a core accessibility factor: captions, readable UI text, and chat transcription can make the difference between playable and unplayable for many.

What “supported languages” can mean

System UI language: The console/launcher menus, dialogs, and overlays.
Storefront language: The language of store pages and purchase flows; may differ from the system UI.
In-game interface (text): Menus, HUD, tutorials, tooltips, inventory, quest logs.
Subtitles/closed captions: Text for dialogue and non-speech sounds; sometimes granular per language.
Audio/voice-over: Dubs for dialogue or narration.
Chat and social: Keyboard/IME support, on-screen keyboards, text-to-speech (TTS) and speech-to-text (STT).
Customer support: Language availability for help articles, live chat, email, and refunds.

Platform-by-platform: language and accessibility essentials

PlayStation (PS5, PS4)

Change system language: You can switch console UI language in Settings. See PlayStation’s official guidance (https://www.playstation.com/support/account/change-ps5-ps4-system-language/).
Accessibility hub: Central overview of features including Screen Reader, display customization, captions, and controller options (https://www.playstation.com/accessibility/).
Screen reader: PS5 includes a built-in screen reader with adjustable voice and speed; see help docs for setup and supported regions/languages (https://www.playstation.com/support/accessibility/accessibility-features-ps5/).
Store pages and refunds: PlayStation Store has detailed product pages; refund policies vary by content type and region. See PlayStation’s refund request and policy page (https://www.playstation.com/support/store/ps-store-refund-request/).

Xbox (Series X|S, One)

Change system language and location: Xbox supports multiple display languages and regional formats; see Microsoft’s official instructions (https://support.xbox.com/help/hardware-network/display-sound/change-system-language-region).
Accessibility overview: Microsoft’s accessibility hub covers Narrator, captions, high contrast, filters, and more (https://www.xbox.com/accessibility).
Party and game chat transcription: Xbox provides STT and TTS for party and game chat in supported languages/regions; setup guide here (https://support.xbox.com/help/friends-social-activity/share-socialize/speech-to-text).
Refunds: Learn how to request a refund for digital games and content (https://support.xbox.com/help/subscriptions-billing/buy-games-apps/request-refund-digital-game).

Nintendo Switch

System languages: Switch supports multiple UI languages; change them in System Settings. Nintendo’s language and settings support is here (https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22766/).
Accessibility resources: Nintendo’s accessibility page outlines available options, including Zoom and Button Mapping (https://www.nintendo.com/accessibility/).
eShop refunds: Digital purchases are generally non-refundable; see Nintendo’s policies and pre-order cancellation guidance (https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20090/).

Steam (PC)

Client UI language: Steam supports many interface languages; change it in settings (https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/51B3-77E9-99EC-0C07).
Language availability on store pages: Each game lists Interface, Full Audio, and Subtitles by language. Look for the “Languages” section on the product page (https://store.steampowered.com/).
Translation coverage for the client: Valve’s Steam Translation Server shows UI languages and community translation status (https://translation.steampowered.com/).
Refunds: Steam’s refund policy (generally within 14 days of purchase and under 2 hours of playtime) is detailed here (https://store.steampowered.com/steam_refunds/).

Epic Games Store

Launcher language: Change the Epic Games Launcher language via Settings; instructions here (https://www.epicgames.com/help/en-US/epic-games-store-c5719341329955/general-support-c5719351031315/how-do-i-change-my-epic-games-launcher-s-language-a5720232452115).
Store pages: Check each product’s “Languages” section for interface/audio/subtitles details.
Refunds: Epic’s policy for eligible digital purchases is here (https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/store-refund-policy).

GOG Galaxy and GOG.com

Launcher language: Change language settings in GOG GALAXY (https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/213941669-How-to-change-the-language-in-GOG-GALAXY-2-0).
Store pages: GOG lists language support and whether audio/subtitles are included per build.
Refunds: GOG’s Fair Price and refund information are covered in their support pages (https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/categories/360000038417-Purchases-Orders-Pre-orders).

Battle.net (Blizzard)

App language: Change the Blizzard Battle.net desktop app language in Settings; see Blizzard’s support (https://us.battle.net/support/en/article/23860).
Game language selection: Many Blizzard titles let you select language per-install.
Support languages: Blizzard lists regional/language availability for customer support (https://us.battle.net/support/en/article/21093).

EA app (PC)

App language: Change language in the EA app via Settings (https://help.ea.com/en/help/faq/ea-app-language-settings/).
EA Help languages: EA lists languages they support for player assistance (https://help.ea.com/en/help/faq/what-languages-does-ea-help-support/).

Ubisoft Connect (PC)

Client language: Change language in Ubisoft Connect settings (https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/help/article/change-the-language-in-ubisoft-connect-pc/000061109).
Ubisoft Support languages: See Ubisoft’s guidance on supported languages and contact options (https://www.ubisoft.com/help).

Mobile platforms

Apple iOS and iPadOS

System language and preferred languages per app: Set device and per-app language preferences in Settings (https://support.apple.com/HT204031).
App Store language and region: Change region and language preferences to see localized store content (https://support.apple.com/HT201389).
Refunds: Request refunds for apps or content via Apple’s official process (https://support.apple.com/HT204084).
Accessibility: System-level features like VoiceOver, captions, and display adjustments are documented here (https://www.apple.com/accessibility/).

Android and Google Play

System language: Set your device language and add input languages (https://support.google.com/android/answer/11976862).
Google Play refunds: See timelines and eligibility by content type (https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2479637).
Accessibility: Android’s accessibility suite includes TalkBack, captions, and more (https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/6006564).

Reading a game’s “Supported Languages” correctly

On store pages (e.g., Steam), look for three columns:
- Interface: In-game menus, HUD, and text.
- Full Audio: Voice-over/dub available.
- Subtitles: On-screen text for dialogue.
A common pattern is text-only localization for many languages and full audio only for a subset.
Always expand “See more” sections on product pages to catch notes about partial support, DLC language coverage, or platform differences.

Common localization “tiers” you’ll see

English + FIGS (French, Italian, German, Spanish) is a typical baseline, often extended with Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) depending on target markets. See background on video game localization practices (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_game_localization).
These are conventions, not rules. Always verify the exact Interface/Audio/Subtitles list on the product’s current store page.

Voice, text chat, and communication accessibility

Speech-to-Text and Text-to-Speech:
- Xbox offers party and game chat STT/TTS in supported regions and languages (https://support.xbox.com/help/friends-social-activity/share-socialize/speech-to-text).
- Platform features evolve; check each console’s accessibility hub for the latest (PlayStation: https://www.playstation.com/accessibility/; Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/accessibility/; Nintendo: https://www.nintendo.com/accessibility/).
Keyboard input and IMEs:
- Consoles and PC launchers support multiple keyboard layouts and IMEs for languages like Japanese, Korean, and Chinese; configuration is typically tied to system language/region settings (see platform language settings pages linked above).
Profanity filters and moderation:
- Many platforms provide configurable text filters; review game-specific and platform-level privacy/online safety settings (Xbox safety settings: https://support.xbox.com/help/family-online-safety).

Subtitles, captions, and readability best practices

Provide speaker labels, timing, and non-speech cues (e.g., [door creaks], [crowd cheering]) where possible; see Game Accessibility Guidelines for best practices (https://gameaccessibilityguidelines.com/).
Ensure caption size, contrast, and background options are adjustable (Microsoft’s Xbox Accessibility Guidelines offer detailed criteria across subtitle/caption quality, scaling, and contrast: https://aka.ms/XAGs).
For languages with longer word length or different scripts, allow UI scaling, dynamic text sizing, and line wrapping.

How to change your system language quickly

PlayStation 5/4

Go to Settings > System > Language, then choose your console UI language (https://www.playstation.com/support/account/change-ps5-ps4-system-language/).

Xbox Series X|S/One

Press Xbox button > Profile & system > Settings > System > Language & location (https://support.xbox.com/help/hardware-network/display-sound/change-system-language-region).

Nintendo Switch

System Settings > System > Language (https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22766/).

Steam (Windows/Mac/Linux)

Steam > Settings > Interface > Client language (https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/51B3-77E9-99EC-0C07).

Epic Games Launcher

Profile icon > Settings > Language (https://www.epicgames.com/help/en-US/epic-games-store-c5719341329955/general-support-c5719351031315/how-do-i-change-my-epic-games-launcher-s-language-a5720232452115).

GOG GALAXY

Settings > General > Language (https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/213941669-How-to-change-the-language-in-GOG-GALAXY-2-0).

Battle.net

Blizzard logo > Settings > General > App Language (https://us.battle.net/support/en/article/23860).

EA app

Menu > Settings > Application > Language (https://help.ea.com/en/help/faq/ea-app-language-settings/).

Ubisoft Connect

Menu > Settings > General > Application language (https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/help/article/change-the-language-in-ubisoft-connect-pc/000061109).

iOS/iPadOS

Settings > General > Language & Region; for per-app, Settings > App > Preferred Language (https://support.apple.com/HT204031).

Android

Settings > System > Languages & input > Languages (https://support.google.com/android/answer/11976862).

Customer support and refund policies by platform

PlayStation Store refunds (eligibility varies; subscriptions, pre-orders, and streaming content have specific rules): https://www.playstation.com/support/store/ps-store-refund-request/
Xbox/Microsoft Store digital refunds: https://support.xbox.com/help/subscriptions-billing/buy-games-apps/request-refund-digital-game
Nintendo eShop policies and pre-order cancellations: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20090/
Steam refunds (14 days/2 hours guideline): https://store.steampowered.com/steam_refunds/
Epic Games Store refunds: https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/store-refund-policy
Apple App Store refunds: https://support.apple.com/HT204084
Google Play refunds: https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2479637
EA Help supported languages: https://help.ea.com/en/help/faq/what-languages-does-ea-help-support/
Blizzard Support language availability: https://us.battle.net/support/en/article/21093
Ubisoft Support portals: https://www.ubisoft.com/help

For players: pre-purchase checklist

Confirm interface, subtitles, and full audio languages on the product page (especially per platform if you own multiple).
Check subtitle/caption options for size, background, and speaker labels.
Review platform chat accessibility (STT/TTS) and whether your preferred language/region is supported.
Verify controller remapping and text size options, especially for languages with longer strings.
Review refund policy timelines and conditions for your platform/region.
If you need support in a specific language, check publisher/platform support language availability in advance.

For studios and publishers: launch checklist

Define language tiers early (UI text, subtitles, audio), and document platform differences on each store page.
Use BCP 47/ISO language tags consistently and verify locale fallback with CLDR data (https://cldr.unicode.org/).
Budget for fonts, diacritics, CJK coverage, and right-to-left (RTL) support where needed; test line wrapping and truncation.
Provide scalable UI text, minimum font sizes, high-contrast themes, and caption customization; align with XAGs (https://aka.ms/XAGs) and Game Accessibility Guidelines (https://gameaccessibilityguidelines.com/).
Ensure chat accessibility: integrate or expose platform STT/TTS where available; document supported languages.
Localize store descriptions, age ratings, and privacy/consent flows; keep them in sync across platforms.
Publish a language matrix in your support article and link it from each store page; include DLC and patch notes coverage.

Troubleshooting common language issues

My game’s language doesn’t match my console:
- Some games auto-detect system language; if unavailable, they may fall back to English. Look for an in-game language selector and check the store page notes.
Subtitles are in the wrong language:
- Confirm both system and in-game language settings. On PC, also check launcher settings and Windows/Mac OS language.
No audio dub available:
- Verify whether “Full Audio” is listed for your language on the product page. If not, enable subtitles and captions.
Chat transcription isn’t working:
- Check platform availability by region and language, privacy settings, and the specific game’s party/chat configuration (Xbox STT/TTS: https://support.xbox.com/help/friends-social-activity/share-socialize/speech-to-text).

Glossary

Interface language: UI/HUD/menu text.
Subtitles vs captions: Subtitles render spoken dialogue; captions also include non-speech sounds and speaker identifiers.
Dub/full audio: Localized voice-over tracks.
IME (Input Method Editor): Software that enables text input for languages like Chinese, Japanese, Korean.
Locale: Language plus regional formatting (e.g., en-GB vs en-US).
CLDR: Common Locale Data Repository, standard data for locale formats (https://cldr.unicode.org/).

Key takeaways

“Supported languages” can differ across system UI, store content, in-game text, dubs, and chat features—always verify per item.
Platform accessibility features like captions, screen readers, and chat transcription can significantly improve playability—learn how to enable them.
Keep links to refund policies and support language availability handy before you buy or launch.