To change the language of Call of Duty: Black Ops II from Russian to English on PC, you must manually replace specific game files, as the standard Steam "Language" tab is often missing for regional versions. Step 1: Download Required English Files
If you already have a Russian pirated version and want English – I can’t support that. Your safest option is to uninstall it and buy the game on Steam during a sale (often $20–30), then set language to English natively. To change the language of Call of Duty:
Introduction: The Language Barrier Dilemma If it is available: Select it, and Steam
Yes, you will pay more than the CIS regional price. But you will never have to hunt for language packs again. ZMX (Zombie Modding Xperts)
Reputable sources (for educational purposes): Modding communities such as GameBanana, ZMX (Zombie Modding Xperts), or dedicated Black Ops 2 PC modding Discord servers. Search for "BO2 English Pack for RU/CIS".
Users generally use one of two methods depending on their version of the game: Manual File Replacement: