How to Change Language in Stardew Valley: Do It in 30 Seconds

I remember the first time I opened Stardew Valley on my PC. Everything loaded fine, but the language was wrong. I had no clue what the menu said. That is when I searched how to change language in Stardew Valley! I finally fixed it. If you have run into the same issue, stay on this page. I have got the fix!

I know, sometimes you just feel more at home playing in your own language. It helps you follow the story. You understand quests well. The game also feels smoother with the right language. You can even switch languages to learn a new one while you play.

Whatever the reason, let me show you how to change the language in Stardew Valley on different devices. It is actually pretty easy. You only need a few steps. Let us start!

How to Change Language in Stardew Valley on PC and Consoles?

It is easy to change language in Stardew Valley on most platforms. You can do it right from the main menu. Here is how to do it on PC and consoles (PS5, Xbox, Plus Switch):

1: Open Stardew Valley and stop at the home screen. It displays menus such as New Game, Load, and others.

2: Look in the bottom right corner for a small speech bubble icon.

3: Select the bubble. A list of languages will appear.

4: Pick a language like German, Russian, or English from the options.

5: Confirm your choice to switch the game’s text right away.

Your game’s menus and dialogue will switch to the new language right away. You won’t need to restart. Your Stardew Valley game might be using an older version if the speech bubble does not show up. Update the game, and it will get fixed.

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How to Change Language in Stardew Valley on a Smartphone?

Mobile players can also change language in Stardew Valley just as easily, though the touchscreen setup feels a bit different. Here is the process:

1: Open Stardew Valley and stop at the screen that shows New Game, Load, and Quit.

2: Look in the bottom right for a small speech bubble icon.

3: Choose a language like Italian or Simplified Chinese from the menu.

4: Tap to lock in your pick, and the text updates on the spot.

Sometimes, the game might default to your phone’s language, like Korean, but you can override it with the speech bubble. Your farm, animals, and progress stay safe. Language changes only affect text. Check that your game is updated to version 1.2 or higher. It is important if the language menu does not show up on your Stardew Valley app. That update added full language support.

How to Use Mods for Unsupported Languages?

Do you want a language that is not in Stardew Valley’s language list? PC players can use mods to add new translations. Here is how to set it up:

1: Get SMAPI (Stardew Modding API) from its official site.

2: Find a translation mod.

3: Drop the mod into your Stardew Valley Mods folder. It is usually at %appdata%/StardewValley/Mods.

4: Run the game through SMAPI and pick the mod’s language from the title screen’s speech bubble.

5: Type reload_i18n in the SMAPI console to update translations without closing the game.

Mods let you add new languages like Czech or Vietnamese. But they only work on PC, since consoles don’t allow mods. Always save a backup of your game file before you try any mod. That way, you won’t lose progress. Stardew Valley’s game files have folders like fr-FR or pt-BR. This shows the game can support custom translations.

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Wrapping Up

That is all about how to change language in Stardew Valley. It is a fast way to make your game feel personal or help you learn a new language. You don’t need to start over or reinstall anything. Just follow the steps. Switch to the language you prefer. Try a new one if you want to learn! It might make the game even more fun. See the FAQs below for more help!

Frequently Asked Questions