If the official Steam method fails, you can manually replace the language files. and always back up your original files .
To download and install the English language pack for Call of Duty: Ghosts, follow these steps:
Choose the optional files or change your console system region to United States/United Kingdom in the console system settings and restart the console to force an update download. Troubleshooting Common Errors "Menu_Content_Not_Available" or Missing Text Strings
If you purchased a game key or physical copy from a region outside your own (e.g., a Russian or European key used in North America), the base game may be locked to a different language.
These are officially sold on Steam and the PlayStation Store, and are perfectly safe to use.
Many players encounter a "language lock" where the English language option is missing from the game’s properties in Steam. This is often a regional pricing restriction; developers sometimes limit cheaper regional editions to a single language to prevent users in other markets from buying them at a lower price. Common Solutions and Community "Updates"
Step-by-Step: Download and Install English Language Pack (PC - Steam)
Language updates on consoles are handled via "Manage Game Content".
Look for a file named steam_api.ini , emu.ini , or config.mp.cfg (depending on your specific game build). Open the file using . Use Ctrl + F to search for the line that says Language= .
like "MENU_CONTENT_NOT_AVAILABLE" after trying to swap the files?
You need localized_english_iw07.iwd and the corresponding English folder in the zone directory. Ensure the localization.txt file is also updated to "english". For Console (PlayStation/Xbox)
Share it with a friend still stuck on Russian announcer packs. For more Call of Duty technical fixes, check out our related articles on language packs for Modern Warfare 2 (2009) and Black Ops II .