👋 Game localization
The localization that your game deserves
Don’t settle for less. Leave your project to industry pros and get ready to connect with new players.
“A world-class localization experience that lives up to the quality”
That’s what our clients say, and it’s what we deliver. Your game isn’t just translated. It’s localized with care and precision, so players experience it as it was meant to be.
Your game is the main character
And it’ll be handled as such. From in-depth cultural adaptation, legal compliance, usability to thoughtful linguistic choices, we make sure every interaction feels authentic.
A trustworthy sidekick
With dedicated project managers, certified linguists, and workflows built around your needs, your localization journey is set up for success from the get-go.
No lag, just localization
PC, console, mobile, or cloud - every platform comes with its own challenges. We fine-tune text flow, UI, and in-game terminology to match the experience, without further engineering changes .
Get more out of game localization
Beyond in-game text, we also localize everything that will help your game shine - store listings, trailers, technical documentation, and legal content. That way, your messaging, brand voice and tone stay in sync at every level.
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I value how fast the responses are. It's possible with Project Managers working in all timezones, which I think is brilliant. Also, all the PMs are very detail-oriented and responsible, and I enjoy working with LocalizeDirect.
Lisa Sidorova
tinyBuild
DC Heroes & Villains requires careful handling of its unique, character-driven universe, and LocalizeDirect has consistently provided a world-class localization experience that lives up to the quality of our beloved franchise. The translators are all top-notch and truly care about providing the best localization experience possible and they'll be my first choice on all future projects!
Benjamin Pulneo
Ludia
LocalizeDirect has pretty much become our default localisation service provider: they worked with us for over 6 years to localise most of our games, including our biggest award-winning franchise - the Sniper Elite series - into up to 9 languages. That's a good few millions of words over dozens of SKUs, delivered in a timely manner by the on-call experienced translators, well versed in anything historically or military accurate.
Jean-Baptiste Bolcato
Rebellion
LocalizeDirect helped us with a huge PC RPG called INSOMNIA: The Ark, which has more than 160,000 words of dialogues and other in-game texts. Their job was to proofread the English translation from the previous translation agency because the translations contained a ton of terrible mistakes. I liked the attitude of the managers at LocalizeDirect. They were very polite and were always ready to assist or meet you halfway in case there was an issue. Also, we were happy with the proofreading that LocalizeDirect has done. The texts got much more understandable.
Elena Kononova
HeroCraft
LocalizeDirect have provided the translation services for many of Ripstone's projects, and can always be depended on to provide reliable, accurate and efficient translations ready for our games.
Lee Travers
RIPSTONE
We have been working closely with LocalizeDirect for a year now. It feels great when partners have a personal approach to their clients, their colleagues, and company as a whole. We get the translations very promptly and the necessary corrections and additions are also implemented very quickly. The translations are clear and correct, and the number of complaints from players about inconsistencies has significantly fallen. The managers are friendly and it is always pleasant to contact LocalizeDirect. You know that you can be sure of the result!
Veronika Kolesnikova
My.Games
My experience with LocalizeDirect was superb. We've managed to translate the game to six languages, and they were supporting us till the release. I have also been able to control the process, discussing the nuances with the team. All the folks are very friendly and doing their best to get you the best result possible. I'd like to thank personally Tim, Julia and Malina for being extremely helpful. Keep up the good work.
Anton Bazhenov
Aurum Dust
In the process of working with LocalizeDirect, their workflow and translation quality are both trustworthy.
Mike Lv
Galasports
Great communication, fast turnaround, and consistency... Not only do I hear compliments from my teammates about their experience working with LocalizeDirect, but we see the quality of work reflected in our game reviews. Players actually comment on the quality of our translations, which tells me everything I need to know about how well RCG and LocalizeDirect work together.
Corey Warning
Rose City Games
Power up your game localization
Translation
Great human-powered translations with cultural relevance and top-tier subject matter expertise.
LQA
In-context testing to ensure flawless user experiences beyond standard translation.
Human Proofreading of
AI Translation
AI Translation
Already have AI translations? We make them native-ready before launch.
AI Translation with
Proofreading
Proofreading
Full-pipeline AI localization with native linguist sign-off at every stage.
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Answers to your game localization questions
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How do I decide which languages my game should support?
This mainly depends on the markets you are more interested in covering, and we can adapt to any locale you might be interested in. Looking at the industry as a whole, on average the vast majority of games is localized in French, German, Spanish (EU), Italian (also known together as 'FIGS'), Brazilian Portuguese and Chinese (both Simplified and Traditional); but this is just the start, and depending on the themes and strengths of your game there might be other markets very well-suited for its localization. -
How do you handle localization for games with frequent updates or live service models?
We can take care of recurring requests with ease, and with the proper resources (TMs, TBs, legacy texts) we can ensure continuity in style, tone and feel. -
How do you keep game terminology consistent across all languages?
Working from a unified source language already goes a long way in facilitating consistency between languages, but each linguist has access to the same documentation and Q&As, ensuring that the information is available to all languages at the same time and in the same way. For more complex projects, we can also create project-specific instant messaging rooms to facilitate the discussion and coordination across different languages. -
What file formats do you support for game localization?
We support all most common file formats (Excel, CSV, Word, JSON, PO...) and even with more unconventional ones we usually find a way to work with them. -
Do you provide game localization testing?
Indeed we do! We have several years of experience in LQA and a solid and dedicated list of professional testers for most languages