Updated August 26, 2026
Crimson Desert 2.0 Enhanced adds full voice-over for German, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese and Japanese, along with Arabic interface and subtitle support. However, the new languages are not always available simply by launching the updated game.
If your Crimson Desert voice language isn't showing, you may need to install the language data separately through your platform first.
This guide explains how to install the new voice packs on Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Epic Games Store, plus what to do if a language is still missing after the 2.00.00 update.
📋 Table of Contents
- Which New Voice Languages Were Added?
- First, Update to Version 2.00.00
- How to Install Voice Packs on Steam
- How to Install Voice Packs on PS5
- How to Install Voice Packs on Xbox Series X|S
- How to Install Voice Packs on Epic Games Store
- How to Install Voice Languages on Mac
- Voice Language Still Not Showing?
- Spanish Voice Missing After 2.0?
- Xbox Language Pack Problems
- Steam Voice Pack Not Downloading?
- Best Voice Language to Choose in Crimson Desert 2.0
- Does Crimson Desert 2.0 Have Arabic Voice Acting?
- Do Voice Packs Affect Your Save?
- Crimson Desert 2.0 Voice Language FAQ
Which New Voice Languages Were Added to Crimson Desert 2.0?
The Crimson Desert Enhanced update adds five new full voice-over languages:
- German
- French
- Spanish
- Brazilian Portuguese
- Japanese
The update also adds Arabic interface and subtitle support.
So there is an important difference:
- Full voice-over: German, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese and Japanese.
- Interface + subtitles: Arabic.
Pearl Abyss confirms these language additions as part of Version 2.00.00.
Does Crimson Desert 2.0 Have Arabic Voice Acting?
No. Arabic is supported for the game interface and subtitles, but it is not one of the five new full voice-over languages added with Enhanced.
First, Update Crimson Desert to Version 2.00.00
Before troubleshooting the voice-language options, make sure the game has actually updated to Version 2.00.00.
Pearl Abyss states that the newly supported languages require the latest version of the game.
Check these first:
- Crimson Desert is updated to 2.00.00
- The update has completely finished downloading
- Your platform has finished installing any additional language data
- You have enough storage space for the selected language pack
- You have restarted the game after the language download finishes
If the game is still on an older version, the new voice languages will not appear.
How to Install Crimson Desert 2.0 Voice Packs on Steam
Steam handles the new language data through the game's Properties → Language menu.
- Open your Steam Library — Find Crimson Desert in your Steam Library.
- Open Properties — Right-click Crimson Desert and select Properties.
- Open the Language setting — Select Language from the game's Properties menu.
- Select your desired language — Choose the language you want from the drop-down menu. Steam will download the corresponding language data when you start the game.
- Wait for the download to finish — Don't launch into gameplay before the language data has finished downloading.
- Select the voice language in-game — After the download completes, launch Crimson Desert and go to: Menu → Others → Settings → Language and Audio. From there, select your preferred game language and voice language.
How to Install Crimson Desert 2.0 Voice Packs on PS5
On PlayStation 5, the new language data can be installed through the game's content management options.
- Find Crimson Desert on the PS5 home screen.
- Press the Options button on your controller.
- Select: Manage Game Content
- Choose the language you want to add and select Install. The selected language data will then download.
- After the download finishes, launch Crimson Desert. Go to: Menu → Others → Settings → Language and Audio. Choose your desired game and voice language.
How to Install Crimson Desert 2.0 Voice Packs on Xbox Series X|S
Xbox handles the additional voice languages through the game's Game Features.
- From the Xbox home screen, open the Crimson Desert game page.
- Select Manage.
- Select Crimson Desert.
- Open Game Features. You should see the available voice-language downloads there.
- Download the language you want.
- After the download finishes, launch the game and open: Menu → Others → Settings → Language and Audio. Select your preferred voice language.
Xbox language-pack warning
There is currently an important Xbox limitation listed by Pearl Abyss. When an additional language pack is downloaded, the previously downloaded language pack is deleted, leaving only the newest one available. Pearl Abyss also warns that deleting one language pack while multiple packs are installed can delete the other installed language packs as well. So if you are using Xbox Series X|S, don't be surprised if installing another voice language replaces the one you previously downloaded.
How to Install Crimson Desert 2.0 Voice Packs on Epic Games Store
Epic Games users can select the language through the launcher.
- Open the Epic Games Launcher.
- Find Crimson Desert in your Library.
- Click the ... button next to the game.
- Select Options.
- Choose your preferred language from the drop-down menu. Click Apply to install the selected language data.
- If you are installing Crimson Desert for the first time, Epic also allows you to choose the language through the game's installation options.
- Launch Crimson Desert after the language data has been installed. Then open: Menu → Others → Settings → Language and Audio. Select your preferred game and voice language.
How to Install Crimson Desert Voice Languages on Mac
The process is simpler on Mac. After downloading and installing the Crimson Desert Enhanced update, the supported languages should be available through the game's settings.
Open: Menu → Others → Settings → Language and Audio. Then select your preferred game and voice language.
Note that Pearl Abyss' Version 2.00.00 rollout notice listed the Mac App Store update as still in progress at the time of the initial rollout, while Steam Mac was available.
Crimson Desert 2.0 Voice Language Still Not Showing?
If you've updated to 2.00.00 but the new voice language still isn't available, work through these checks in order.
- Confirm Version 2.00.00 — The new languages require Version 2.00.00. If the update hasn't completely finished, the language options may not appear.
- Check That the Language Data Was Downloaded — The game update and the additional voice-language data aren't necessarily the same download. On PC, check the language settings in your launcher. On PS5 and Xbox, check the game's downloadable content/game-management options.
- Restart the Game — After the language pack finishes downloading, close Crimson Desert, launch it again, open Language and Audio, and check the voice-language list.
- Restart Your Launcher — If you're playing on Steam or Epic and the language download doesn't appear, close Crimson Desert, exit the launcher completely, reopen Steam or Epic, check the language options again, and start the download.
- Check the In-Game Language Setting — After installing the language data, go to Menu → Others → Settings → Language and Audio. Make sure you are changing the Voice Language, rather than only the interface/game language.
Spanish Voice Missing After the 2.0 Update?
There is a specific Spanish voice-language issue listed by Pearl Abyss. If you changed the voice language at least once before Version 2.00.00, Spanish may fail to appear after the update even when the voice languages have been downloaded.
Official workaround
Go to: Others → Options → Settings → Language and Audio. Then select: Default.
Pearl Abyss lists this as the workaround for the Spanish voice-language issue. If Spanish still doesn't appear afterward, restart the game and check the language menu again.
Xbox Voice Language Problems
Xbox players have a separate issue to be aware of. According to Pearl Abyss' current Known Issues notice:
- Downloading a new language pack can delete the previously downloaded pack.
- Deleting one language pack while multiple packs are installed can also remove the others.
So if you install Japanese and later download Brazilian Portuguese, the earlier language pack may no longer be available. This is currently a known issue, rather than something wrong with your Xbox or save.
Steam Voice Pack Not Downloading?
This is a more unusual problem affecting some Steam users. Fresh Steam community reports indicate that some CD-key/pre-order licenses were initially unable to download the new voice-language depots even though the game was fully updated. In those cases, users reported that changing Steam's language, verifying files or reinstalling the game did not solve the problem because the account/package itself appeared to lack access to the new language depot.
How to tell if this is your problem
If:
- Crimson Desert is already on 2.00.00
- Steam is fully updated
- the desired language is selected
- the language download never begins
- the language is still missing from the game's Voice Language menu
- reinstalling or verifying files doesn't help
then the issue may be related to Steam package/depot access, rather than your local installation. Community reports currently identify this particularly with some older CD-key/pre-order packages, and multiple users reported similar problems with different languages.
What should you do?
Don't immediately reinstall the entire game. Instead:
- Restart Steam.
- Check the game's Language setting again.
- Make sure Version 2.00.00 is installed.
- Check whether the language pack becomes available.
- If the problem persists, check Pearl Abyss' current notices for an update.
- Contact support if your account still cannot access the language data.
Avoid downloading unofficial language files or modifying the game installation.
Does Crimson Desert 2.0 Have Arabic Voice Acting?
No. Crimson Desert Enhanced adds Arabic interface and subtitle support, but Arabic is not one of the five new full voice-over languages.
The new full voice languages are:
- German
- French
- Spanish
- Brazilian Portuguese
- Japanese
Arabic is available for:
- Interface
- Subtitles
Do Voice Packs Affect Your Crimson Desert Save?
No. Installing or changing a voice language does not require you to start a new game. The voice-language system is a localization setting, so you can change your preferred voice language without creating a new save.
If you're returning to Crimson Desert specifically because of the Enhanced update, you can continue using your existing progression.
For the broader question of what changed with the 2.0 update, see our Crimson Desert Enhanced (2.0): Everything New in the Free Update guide.
Best Voice Language to Choose in Crimson Desert 2.0
This ultimately comes down to personal preference.
Want the new English experience?
Keep the original English voice-over.
Want to try the new localization?
The major additions are:
- German
- French
- Spanish
- Brazilian Portuguese
- Japanese
All five received full voice-over support with Enhanced.
Want Arabic text?
Choose Arabic for the supported interface and subtitle options rather than looking for an Arabic voice pack.
Crimson Desert 2.0 Voice Language FAQ
Why is my new Crimson Desert voice language not showing?
Make sure Crimson Desert is updated to Version 2.00.00 and that the language data has been installed through your platform. Then restart the game and check Menu → Others → Settings → Language and Audio.
What new voice languages were added in Crimson Desert 2.0?
Crimson Desert Enhanced adds full voice-over for German, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese and Japanese.
Does Crimson Desert have Brazilian Portuguese voice acting?
Yes. Brazilian Portuguese is one of the five new full voice-over languages added with the Enhanced 2.0 update.
Does Crimson Desert have Arabic voice acting?
No. Arabic support covers the interface and subtitles, not full voice-over.
Why is Spanish voice missing after the Crimson Desert 2.0 update?
Pearl Abyss says Spanish may not appear if you changed the voice language before Version 2.00.00. The listed workaround is to select Default under Others → Options → Settings → Language and Audio.
How do I install Japanese voice acting in Crimson Desert?
On Steam, open Properties → Language, select Japanese and allow the language data to download. Then launch the game and select Japanese under Menu → Others → Settings → Language and Audio. Other platforms have their own language-data installation menus.
Can I use an existing save with a new voice language?
Yes. Changing the voice language is a localization setting and does not require a new playthrough.
Why did my Xbox voice pack disappear?
Pearl Abyss currently lists an Xbox issue where downloading an additional language pack can delete the previously downloaded language pack.
Why won't Steam download my Crimson Desert voice pack?
If the game is fully updated but the language data never becomes available, some Steam users have reported package/license problems affecting certain CD-key or pre-order licenses. Check for platform-side fixes before reinstalling the game.
Final Thoughts
The Crimson Desert Enhanced 2.0 language update is more substantial than simply adding a language-selection option. Five languages now have full voice-over, while Arabic adds interface and subtitle support. The main thing to remember is that updating to Version 2.00.00 is only the first step on platforms where the additional language data must be downloaded separately.
If your new voice language isn't showing, check the platform installation steps first. For Spanish, use the official Default workaround if you changed voice languages before 2.0. Xbox players should also be aware of the current language-pack replacement issue. For Steam users whose language pack simply refuses to download despite having Version 2.00.00, the problem may be account/package-related rather than a broken installation.
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