Steam Skyrim different languages on the same computer

I and my brother are playing Skyrim from the same computer (using Family Sharing). The problem is that I prefer to play in English but he needs a localized version. There is the localized version in Steam, but each time I switch languages in Steam Skyrim settings, it downloads 3.5 GB of language files. It takes some time to download so have to wait each time before a game, and also I'm a bit worried about my SSD - it's additional 7 GB of writes each day.

So is there a way to not download it each time? I tried to save language files and replace them when needed, but Steam starts download anyway. And I have not found an option to disable auto-update. Maybe it's possible somehow to have 2 different installations of Skyrim from Steam on the same computer? Or have English voice with localized subtitles? That variant would suit us both.

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Best Answer

Didn't really find a solution it. You're not the only one though. See this steam community thread
I also found a reddit thread where someone stated that he managed to download both version and run them.

Other suggested to try to download two instances of steam with both language and then run both games from there.

I'd suggest you try to install two steam instances in differente languages, and then install your skyrim in both folders ( or try to copy it and change settings ), so you might be able to run them in different languages.

I know it takes time to download-copy everything and it is annoying, but if it works once you've installed the games both times you don't have to wait everytime

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Why is my Skyrim in a different language?

First make sure that the language is correct. In Steam right click on Skyrim in your library and click on properties and then languages. Mods can change languages or portions of the texts used. My language is correct, but it's the dialogue when you are talking to a person.

How do I fix my Skyrim language?

1 Answer

Open Documents folder.

Open My Games folder.

Open Skyrim folder.

Right-click on Skyrim. ini file, select Open With, and open with Notepad.

Change "sLanguage=ENGLISH" to "sLanguage=" with "" being whichever language you need.

Click File, then Save.

How do I change the language on Elder Scrolls?

You can switch languages for the game by clicking on the gear-shaped icon on the top-right of the ESO Launcher and selecting a language from the dropdown settings menu.

How do I change the language of a game?

Locate the game you want to change the language for in your Game list. Right-click on the game name and select properties. Click on the language tab and select your desired language. Any language packs that need to be downloaded will then be done automatically.

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