F1 2013 Change Language Extra Quality [exclusive] Page
Changing Language in F1 2013 While Preserving High Quality (Audio & Text)
1. Overview
F1 2013 (Codemasters, 2013) stores language-specific data in localized files. The default in-game language selector only changes menu text, not necessarily commentary audio. To achieve “extra quality” — meaning high-bitrate commentary, full subtitles, and lossless text localization — manual configuration is required.
Backup: Locate your F1 2013 folder in SteamApps\common. Copy and rename it (e.g., F1 2013 - Italian) before switching languages in Steam. f1 2013 change language extra quality
Verifying You Have Maintained "Extra Quality"
After changing the language, do not trust your eyes and ears alone. Run these checks: Changing Language in F1 2013 While Preserving High
To change the language in F1 2013, the method depends on whether you are using the official Steam version or need to manually modify game files for an unofficial or "extra quality" repack version. Official Steam Version Install your preferred UI language using the official
- Install your preferred UI language using the official Steam method (e.g., English).
- Manually replace only the
audio_speech_<lang>.pssgfile (for engineer radio) while keepingaudio_cars_<lang>.pssgfor engine sounds. - Edit
languages.ini(hidden inC:\ProgramData\Codemasters\F1 2013\). ChangeUILanguage=to your first choice andVoiceoverLanguage=to the second.
Conclusion: The Clear Winner for F1 2013
The standard language switcher in Steam or Origin is functional but mediocre. If you have searched for "f1 2013 change language extra quality" , you are clearly an audiophile or a simulation purist who wants the game to sound as good as it looks.
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