Use Method 2 (Steam Language Tab) first. If that fails, use Method 4 (Language.ini + Read-Only) . This works for 95% of users. The registry edit is a last resort for stubborn Russian-locked keys.
Sometimes, the game ignores file changes because Windows Registry remembers the previous language. dead island riptide russian to english
If you own the game on Steam, even a Russian-locked copy usually respects Steam’s internal language selector. Here is how to force it: Use Method 2 (Steam Language Tab) first
To change the language of from Russian to English, you can use the official platform settings or, if those are unavailable, modify the game's configuration files. Method 1: Steam Library Settings (Official) if those are unavailable