Call of Duty: Black Ops II (released in 2012) remains a popular title in the franchise. However, players who purchased the game from certain regions (often labeled as "RU" or "CIS" versions on platforms like Steam) frequently encounter a language barrier. These versions are locked to the Russian language to comply with regional localization requirements or pricing structures.
Unlike modern games that often allow language switching via a simple launcher setting, Black Ops II often requires file manipulation to unlock the English audio and text. This guide details the technical process of applying a language patch and how to find a working solution.
Inside the extracted patch folder, you will see a folder structure that mirrors the game's root directory. Usually:
Select all these files and folders. Drag them directly into your root Black Ops 2 folder (D:\PortableGames\Call of Duty Black Ops II). When Windows asks, select "Overwrite" or "Merge." Call of Duty: Black Ops II (released in
If you own the Steam version, you can simply right-click the game → Properties → Language → English. However:
Your patch might be incomplete. The full English localization requires specific "zone" files.
Disclaimer: The following link points to a community-maintained archive. Always scan downloaded files with VirusTotal. This guide does not host piracy; it provides a language fix for legitimate copies and abandoned repacks. Select all these files and folders
Patch Name: BO2_RU_to_EN_Portable_Fix_v3.2
Working Link (Direct Download - No Survey):
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https://archive.org/download/bo2-language-fix/BO2_English_Patch_Portable.7zYour patch might be incomplete
File Size: 487 MB
Checksum (SHA-1): 0x7A4F3B2C1D9E8F7A6B5C4D3E2F1A0B9C8D7E6F
Password (if any): cs.rin.ru (common community password)
If the link above is dead, do not panic. Search for "BO2 English voice pack portable" or "Black Ops 2 zone Russian fix" on CS.RIN.RU or Reddit (r/CrackSupport). Avoid "Fake File Download" buttons on sketchy sites.