The game supports a wide range of languages including Arabic, Japanese, Italian, and German. How to Download Packs (PC/Origin)

If you bought a region-locked version (like the RU/PL version), you may need to manually move

Changing the commentary language in FIFA 17 can completely transform your gaming experience. Whether you want to experience the passion of Spanish commentators or play in your native tongue, downloading a language pack is the solution.

However, "language support" in FIFA 17 generally falls into two distinct categories:

Re-download the full language package, ensuring the file size reflects audio data (usually several hundred megabytes) rather than just text data (a few megabytes).

This happens when the audio file is corrupted or incomplete. Go to your EA App, click the three dots next to FIFA 17, and select . This will scan for missing bits of data and re-download the broken parts of your language pack. Audio Resets to English Every Time

For console users, the process is more restrictive. If the "System Language" trick fails, your only realistic options are purchasing a different region disc or accepting the default languages. But for PC master race players, the archive community has preserved FIFA 17’s full linguistic glory.

: Language packs usually consist of six *.big files (e.g., por_br.big , por_br_bh.big ).

Usually features English, French, and Brazilian Portuguese/Spanish.

The easiest way to get official language packs is to let the EA client download them for you automatically. Launch the on your PC. Go to your Library and find FIFA 17 .

This is the most common scenario for players who already have a game installed (like a stripped-down RU version) and only want to add a new language, like full English or Chinese menus.

Press the button on your controller and select Check for Update .

Console players cannot manually download third-party files, but you can unlock hidden regional languages built into the game disc or digital store listing. On PlayStation 4 / PlayStation 5 Highlight on your home screen. Press the Options button on your controller. Select Manage Game Content .

Modify the string to match your new language (e.g., pt_BR for Brazilian Portuguese). 💡 Common Language Codes Registry Code English en_US Spanish es_ES (Spain) or es_MX (Mexico) Arabic ar_SA Italian it_IT French fr_FR To help you find the right files, could you tell me: Are you playing on PC, Xbox, or PlayStation ? Which specific language are you trying to get?

The EA App will automatically verify your game files. It will then download a small update containing the specific .big and .bh language files for your chosen dialect. Manual Installation of FIFA 17 Language Files (PC)

The PC version is the easiest platform to modify, provided you know where to look. EA does not offer a simple "Download Languages" button in the launcher for legacy titles like FIFA 17. Instead, you have two options.