Akatori Supported Languages
Steam storefront languages versus this wiki — what is localized where.
Language support is a common pre-purchase question for Akatori, especially after the July 2026 Steam store refresh expanded interface listings while this wiki remains focused on English, German, French, and Spanish guides. This reference page separates in-game localization (Contrast Games / store data) from wiki localization (akatori.wiki editorial scope) so you know where to find help in your language.
Always confirm the live Steam store page before launch — interface and voice-over rows can update without a press release.
Game interface languages (Steam, July 2026)
The Akatori Steam listing documents ten interface languages:
| Language | Steam code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| English | en | Full preview coverage |
| German | de | Demo festival support; wiki DE guides |
| French | fr | Wiki FR guides |
| Spanish — Spain | es | Wiki ES guides |
| Japanese | ja | Wiki not maintained in JA |
| Korean | ko | Wiki not maintained in KO |
| Portuguese — Brazil | pt-BR | Wiki not maintained in PT |
| Russian | ru | Wiki excludes RU locale by policy |
| Simplified Chinese | zh-CN | Wiki excludes ZH locale by policy |
| (Additional store rows) | — | Verify audio/subtitle columns on store |
February 2026 demo press listed a smaller subset (English, German, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese). The expanded July storefront reflects ongoing localization ahead of August 5, 2026 PC launch.
Voice-over and subtitles
Steam separates interface, full audio, and subtitles per language. Akatori’s exact voice-over matrix was not fully extracted at wiki writing time — open the store Languages panel before buying if you require dubbed audio versus subtitles-only.
Cutscenes in Chapter One and demo intros may differ in coverage; report discrepancies after launch so we can update this table with primary-source citations.
Wiki languages versus game languages
| Scope | Languages | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Game UI | Up to ten on Steam | Play in your preferred interface language |
| Wiki guides | en, de, fr, es | Walkthroughs, bosses, tools — human localized |
| Legal pages | en only | Terms, privacy, cookies — shared URLs |
If you play in Japanese or Korean, use English or a supported wiki language for Getting Started until community translations exist elsewhere. We do not machine-translate wiki pages — quality rules forbid stub locales.
Why the wiki skips some game languages
Project policy (see AGENTS.md) avoids Simplified Chinese and Russian wiki locales while still documenting that the game may support them. Additional game languages (JA, KO, PT-BR) are omitted from wiki scope to keep four-locale depth at 600+ word parity — adding a fifth wiki language would require full re-translation of every page, not partial stubs.
Home FAQ __SUPPORTED_LANGUAGES__ placeholder is filled at generate time with a dynamic summary linking here.
Changing language in-game
- Launch Akatori (demo, Chapter One, or full game).
- Open Settings → Language (label may vary by locale).
- Apply and restart if prompted — some builds require reload for font swaps.
Steam Properties → Language can download alternate language packs before first launch. Console SKUs list per-region languages on PlayStation and Xbox store pages — cross-check Platforms.
Demo and Chapter One specifics
Early demo builds did not include every July 2026 storefront language simultaneously. If your language missing in demo but listed for full game, it likely arrives with August 2026 SKU — watch Updates hub for localization patch notes.
Chapter One achievements use Steam API names in English regardless of UI language — achievement hunters should recognize Romanized trophy names in guides like All Achievements.
Related tools and guides
- Platforms reference — regional store links.
- Launch Week Guide — verify language packs before August 5.
- Settings & Accessibility — audio sliders alongside interface language.
- Demo vs Chapter One — which build supports which languages at preview time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
How many languages does Akatori support on Steam?
Ten interface languages listed on the July 2026 Steam store page — confirm live listing before purchase.
Which languages does akatori.wiki support?
English, German, French, and Spanish guides with human translation — not machine translated stubs.
Was Russian in the February 2026 demo?
Yes — festival press listed Russian among demo languages; wiki still does not publish RU guides.
Does the wiki include Japanese walkthroughs?
No. Japanese may be supported in-game on Steam, but wiki content is en/de/fr/es only.
Where do I change Akatori's language?
In-game settings menu and Steam client language properties for download packages.