: Note that while online servers were shut down in October 2025 , the game remains fully playable in single-player/offline mode.
If deleting files causes an error, you may need to force the "Locale" in the Windows Registry. Press , type regedit , and hit Enter.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\EA Games\Need for Speed(TM) Rivals Need For Speed Rivals English Language Files
This paper assumes the reader has a general familiarity with PC game file structures and basic modding concepts but provides background for less technical readers. It focuses on the PC version where file access is most common, but notes platform differences where relevant.
Need for Speed Rivals English Language Files: Complete Fix and Guide : Note that while online servers were shut
Look for a file named GDFBinary_en_US.dll in your game installation folder. If it's missing, the game cannot display English.
If the game crashes or stays in another language after registry edits, you may need to manually swap the localization data. : [Game Install Dir]\Data\Win32\Loc\ If it's missing, the game cannot display English
Depending on where you purchased the game, your main installation directory will typically be found in one of these locations:
Navigate to your game directory: Need for Speed Rivals\Data\Win32\Loc . Paste the English files into this folder.
Look for Locale or Language string → change value to en_US or INT .
The English language files for "Need for Speed: Rivals" are stored in the following directories: