Find the key, right-click Modify , and change the value to en_US . Delete Conflicting Files :
| Symptom | Likely Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Game crashes on startup | Corrupted speecheng_tracks.sb | Re-download and copy again. Ensure the file size matches exactly (original is 1,024,512 bytes). | | Cutscenes have music/SFX but no voice | Missing speech pointers | Delete Game\Sound\Streaming folder (forces rebuild). | | English works, but subtitles are Russian | eng_us.loc not overwritten | Manually delete ru_ru.loc and pl_pl.loc from the Loc folder. | | Game reverts to German after restart | Registry key protected by antivirus | Disable “Tamper Protection” in Windows Security temporarily. | Find the key, right-click Modify , and change
C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Need for Speed(TM) The Run or a custom installation path like C:\Games\Need for Speed The Run Identify the 'Loc' Folder: Navigate to the subfolder. File Replacement: You must ensure the presence of English files, specifically | | Cutscenes have music/SFX but no voice
If you need help or want to know the exact registry paths for your version of Windows, let me know. I can also help you: Locate compatibility patches for Windows 10/11. | C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Need for Speed(TM) The
Change the value from its current setting (e.g., ru_RU ) to en_US and save.
Released in 2011, NFS: The Run is an action-packed racing game developed by EA Black Box and published by Electronic Arts (EA). The game allows players to participate in street racing events across various locations worldwide, including New York City, Tokyo, and Paris, among others. With a diverse range of high-performance cars and a gripping narrative, NFS: The Run quickly gained popularity among gamers.
Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\EA Games\Need for Speed(TM) The Run .