Switching PES 2017 from Russian to English is a common hurdle, but it is far from impossible. The method is your first and easiest attempt. If that fails, dive into the Settings.ini file in %ProgramData% . For stubborn cases, the Registry or CPK file swap will almost certainly solve the problem.

(PES 2017) remains a beloved title among football gaming enthusiasts, often hailed as the last great game before the series shifted to the new Fox Engine overhaul. However, many players—especially those who purchased the game from Russian digital distributors (like 1C-SoftClub) or received CIS-region keys—face a frustrating problem: the game launches in Russian, and the in-game language menu seems locked or missing.

Right-click Settings.ini → Properties → Check → Apply → OK. This prevents the game from reverting the language back to Russian upon launch.