Cause: Conflicting registry keys from an older install. Fix:
Note: This guide assumes you have a legitimate copy of the game (Steam, Epic, or GOG). “Rune” typically refers to a crack/emulator group release for offline use — installing such files on a legit copy may trigger anti-tamper or ban systems. Proceed at your own risk.
Here’s the official list (from the Steam page) — all are available via RUNE language packs: horizon zero dawn remastered language packrune install
| Language | Audio | Subtitles/UI | |----------------|-------|--------------| | English | ✅ | ✅ | | French | ✅ | ✅ | | German | ✅ | ✅ | | Spanish (Spain)| ✅ | ✅ | | Spanish (Latin America)| ❌ | ✅ | | Italian | ❌ (only in original HZD) | ✅ (remastered) | | Japanese | ✅ | ✅ | | Korean | ✅ | ✅ | | Polish | ✅ | ✅ | | Portuguese (Brazil)| ✅ | ✅ | | Russian | ✅ | ✅ | | Chinese (Simplified)| ✅ | ✅ | | Chinese (Traditional)| ✅ | ✅ | | Arabic | ❌ | ✅ (subtitles only) |
Note: Italian voice-over is not available in the remastered version, even on Steam. Only subtitles. Cause: Conflicting registry keys from an older install
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Note: This guide addresses technical installation for the PC version, including potential references to offline or repack installers (often colloquially called “rune” or “codex/rune” releases). It is intended for educational and troubleshooting purposes. Note: Italian voice-over is not available in the
No. Saves are independent of language files. However, if you switch audio language mid-game, you might need to restart a checkpoint to hear the new voices.
Cause: The game found the text file but not the audio files.
Fix: Ensure the .stream or .bnk files are inside Packed\DB\Sounds\. RUNE releases sometimes use a virtual filesystem. Try placing audio files in [Game_Root]\Sound\Languages\.
Launch the game. If the language doesn’t switch, check:
Before diving into the installation, it helps to understand what the RUNE scene group typically delivers.
