4 Easy Steps to Change Language in Minecraft

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Have you ever found yourself playing Minecraft in a language you don’t understand? Maybe you’ve accidentally changed the language or downloaded a mod that’s in a different language. Whatever the reason, changing the language in Minecraft is easy to do. In this article, we’ll show you how to change the language in Minecraft Java Edition and Minecraft Bedrock Edition.

To change the language in Minecraft Java Edition, open the game’s launcher and click on the “Options” tab. Under the “Language” section, you can select the language you want to use from the dropdown menu. If the language you want is not listed, you can click on the “Add Language” button and search for it. Once you’ve found the language you want, click on the “Save” button and restart the game. However, changing the language in Minecraft Bedrock Edition is a bit different. To change the language in Minecraft Bedrock Edition, open the game’s settings menu and click on the “Language” tab. Under the “Language” section, you can select the language you want to use from the dropdown menu. If the language you want is not listed, you can click on the “Add Language” button and search for it. Once you’ve found the language you want, click on the “Save” button.

Navigating the Game Menu

Navigating the Minecraft game menu can be a confusing task, especially for first-time players. To change the game language, you’ll need to navigate through several menus. Here’s a detailed guide to help you out:

Accessing the Main Menu

1. Start or resume your Minecraft game.
2. From the in-game screen, press the “Esc” key on your keyboard.
3. This will open the game menu, where you’ll see various options.

Opening Options

1. In the game menu, select “Options” with your mouse cursor or arrow keys.
2. This will bring up a new menu with several tabs.

Changing the Language

1. Click on the “Language” tab in the Options menu.
2. A list of available languages will appear on the screen.
3. Scroll through the list and select the desired language by clicking on it.
4. The game will automatically switch to the selected language.

Tab	Description
Options	Adjust game settings, including language.
Language	Select the desired language for the game.

Modifying the Game Settings

To alter the language settings within Minecraft, you can utilize the in-game options menu. Follow these steps:

Launch Minecraft and navigate to the main menu.
Select the “Options” tab.
Locate the “Language” dropdown menu.
Click on the dropdown menu and scroll through the available languages.
Select your desired language.

After selecting the desired language, the game will reload with the new language settings applied. Note that you may need to restart the game for the changes to take full effect.

Here is a table summarizing the steps for modifying the game settings:

Step	Action
1	Launch Minecraft and navigate to the main menu.
2	Select the “Options” tab, locate the “Language” dropdown menu, click on it, and scroll through the available languages to select your desired language.
3	Restart the game for the changes to take full effect.

Switching Languages from the Options Screen

To change the language in Minecraft using the options screen, follow these steps:

Accessing the Options Screen

Launch Minecraft.
Click on the “Options” button from the main menu.
Select the “Language” tab.

Selecting a Language

The “Language” tab will display a list of available languages. Scroll through the list and select the language you want to use. Click on the “Done” button to save your changes.

Restarting the Game

After changing the language, you will need to restart Minecraft for the changes to take effect. Click on the “Quit to Title” button and then relaunch the game. The game will now be displayed in the newly selected language.

Using a Language Pack

Follow these steps to install and use a language pack:

Download a language pack: Visit the CurseForge website and search for a language pack that you wish to use. Download the appropriate language pack file.
Move the language pack file: Navigate to your Minecraft installation directory (typically located in %appdata%\.minecraft\). Inside the installation directory, create a folder called “languagepacks” if it doesn’t already exist.
Copy the downloaded language pack file: Paste the downloaded language pack file into the “languagepacks” folder.
Restart Minecraft: Launch Minecraft and go to the “Options” menu. Under the “Language” tab, you should see the newly installed language pack listed in the “Language” dropdown menu. Select the desired language and click “Save.” The game text and interface will now be translated according to the selected language pack.

Downloading and Installing Language Packs

To change the language in Minecraft, you’ll need to download and install a language pack.

Downloading a Language Pack

1. Go to the Minecraft Language Packs website.

2. Find the language you want to use and click the “Download” button.

3. The language pack will download as a .zip file.

Installing a Language Pack

1. Open the Minecraft Launcher.

2. Click on the “Options” tab.

3. Under the “Language” section, click on the “Add New Language” button.

4. Navigate to the downloaded language pack .zip file and select it.

5. Click on the “Install” button. The language pack will be installed and activated in Minecraft.

Additional Notes:

You can only have one language pack installed at a time.
If you encounter any issues installing a language pack, try restarting the Minecraft Launcher.
Some language packs may require additional resources, such as fonts or textures. These resources will be downloaded automatically when you install the language pack.

Language	Code
English	en_us
Spanish	es_es
French	fr_fr
German	de_de
Japanese	ja_jp

Changing the Language via Command Line

This method is available for Java Edition players. Follow these steps to change Minecraft’s language using commands:

Start Minecraft and create or join a world.
Press the “T” key to open the chat window.
Type the following command into the chat window: “/gamerule language [language code]”
Replace “[language code]” with the desired language code from the table below.
Press “Enter” to execute the command.
Minecraft will reload and the language will be changed.

Supported Language Codes

Language	Code
English (UK)	en_uk
English (US)	en_us
French	fr_fr
German	de_de
Spanish	es_es
Japanese	ja_jp
Chinese (Simplified)	zh_cn
Portuguese (Brazil)	pt_br

Language Mods and Plugins

There are numerous language mods and plugins available for Minecraft, allowing players to enjoy the game in their preferred language. Some popular options include:

Optifine: A performance-enhancing mod that also supports language packs.

LanguageAPI: A plugin that provides an API for modders to add language support to their mods.

LLang: A mod that allows players to create and manage custom language packs.

PolyLib: A mod that supports multiple languages in Minecraft.

Installing Language Mods and Plugins

To install language mods and plugins, follow these steps:

Download the desired mod or plugin from a reputable source.
Place the downloaded file in the “mods” folder within your Minecraft installation directory.
Launch Minecraft and enable the mod or plugin in the “Options” menu.

Changing the Language in Minecraft

Once a language mod or plugin is installed, you can change the game’s language by following these steps:

In the Minecraft main menu, click on “Options.”
In the “Language” tab, select the desired language from the dropdown menu.
Click on “Done” to save your changes.

How to Change the Language in Minecraft

Minecraft is a popular video game that is available in a variety of languages. If you want to change the language of your Minecraft game, you can do so by following these steps:

Start Minecraft.
Click on the “Options” button.
Click on the “Language” tab.
Select the language that you want to use from the drop-down menu.
Click on the “Done” button.