Note: Steam will automatically initiate a brief download to grab the localized text and audio files for your chosen language. Wait for this download to finish before launching the game.
If you own F1 2013 on Steam, this is the most reliable method to without needing to navigate blind menus.
Type one of the following commands exactly as written: f1 2013 change language
Replace the word inside the brackets with your desired language. Use the two-letter codes below:
Featuring classic content from the 1980s and 1990s alongside the modern 2013 season, it remains a favorite among sim racers. However, a common frustration for many players—especially those who bought the game years after its release on digital stores or via key resellers—is launching the game to find it in Russian, German, French, or Chinese, with no obvious "EN" button in sight. Note: Steam will automatically initiate a brief download
The Steam platform handles language management automatically. This is the easiest and most reliable method for PC players. Launch your client. Open your personal Library . Right-click on F1 2013 . Select Properties from the menu. Click on the Language tab. Select your preferred language from the dropdown menu.
Changing the language in F1 2013 is straightforward on PC, where Steam gives you the most control. For console players, the process relies entirely on your system's language setting. Type one of the following commands exactly as
Inside this folder, you will find files named for different languages, such as language_eng.lng (English) or language_ger.lng (German). These .lng files contain the text strings used throughout the game.
What are you playing on? (Steam, console, or PC disc) What error message or issue do you see? Which language are you trying to switch to?
On consoles, F1 2013 typically uses your . There is no separate in-game language option.
Manually opening these .lng files with a text editor can be risky. A better approach is to use a third-party tool like the editor. Here’s how to use it: