Paste the new eng folder (containing the .big and .cdp files) into \Data\Audio\Commentary

A: Go to Audio settings → Turn “Commentary Volume” up, and check “Commentary Overlays” is ON.

In the main FIFA 22 folder (not data), find locale.ini . Delete or rename it. This forces the game to rebuild language settings.

Q: Can I update the commentary file? A: Yes, you can update the commentary file by checking for updates on reputable websites or gaming forums.

But what happens when the commentary suddenly stops working? Or when you accidentally download a version with Spanish or German commentary? Worse, what if your game files get corrupted after an update?

Navigate to \Data\Audio\Commentary\eng and rename the folder to eng_backup . This preserves your current files in case something goes wrong.

Inside the Data folder, you will find files named audiodata and patch . The English commentary is embedded within the audiodata/speechdata subfolder, specifically in files with names like:

Q: Why do I need to download the commentary file? A: You may need to download the commentary file if it's not included in your game package or if you want to replace it with a different version.