This could be due to the v1.1 update. After patching the language, consider applying the 60 FPS fix, which can be added as a command-line argument ( -GameTime.MaxSimFps 60 -GameTime.ForceSimRate 60+ ) in the game's properties in your EA App library. Note that this can sometimes break the rolling starts at the beginning of races.
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\EA Games\Need for Speed(TM) The Run] "Locale"="en_US" "Language"="English" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\EA Games\Need for Speed(TM) The Run] "Locale"="en_US" "Language"="English" Use code with caution. Click . Set the "Save as type" dropdown to All Files ( . ) . need for speed the run english language pack patched
Some versions of the game may reset the language based on a configuration file. This could be due to the v1
There is no official "Download" button within the game client to fix this. Instead, the community has created a standard patching method that restores the game to its original English state. This process typically involves downloading missing language files and editing the Windows Registry to tell the game to look for them. Windows Registry Editor Version 5
Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\EA Games\Need for Speed(TM) The Run . Find the string and change its value to en_US . Find the Language string and change it to English . Step 3: Applying the Patch
If a dedicated patch isn't available, you can often force the language by editing the Windows Registry. This method is particularly effective for games that have the correct files but are set to the wrong region.
Need for Speed: The Run remains a beloved, cinematic entry in the long-running EA racing franchise, known for its intense coast-to-coast race from San Francisco to New York. However, players who acquired the game from certain regions—particularly Russia or Eastern Europe—often encounter a frustrating issue: the game is locked in a foreign language with no obvious in-game option to switch to English.