Best for persistent issues where Steam settings fail to stick. Modern PC Compatibility Warning If you are trying to play Lost Planet 2
However, the PC port (Games for Windows – LIVE) was a disaster. While the core gameplay was intact, the port was riddled with technical issues, a terrible online service, and—most confusingly—regional language restrictions. For years, PC gamers in certain territories, particularly those who purchased the game via specific digital retailers or physical discs in Eastern Europe and Asia, found themselves stuck with a version that defaulted to Japanese, Russian, or Polish, with no option to switch to English.
Sadly, no. Capcom delisted Lost Planet 2 from Steam for new purchases in 2021 due to the GFWL shutdown. The only official way to play the game legally in English is to:
If the above steps fail, you may need a manual "English Language Patch," which is usually a modified setup.ini file or a specific set of localization folders. Installation Steps:
Physical copies or digital keys purchased in Eastern Europe (CIS) or Asia often defaulted to local languages with no in-game toggle. The GFWL Collapse:
: Copy the English setup.ini and paste it into the game folder, replacing the existing version.
: Older PC versions often had language settings tied to the installation region. Broken GFWL