Many European, Asian, and South American copies of Brotherhood shipped with mandatory localization (e.g., French, German, Italian, or Spanish dubs). While these dubs are professionally done, they often alter lip-sync, tone, and cultural idioms. The English Language Pack restores the script’s original intent, written by core Ubisoft writers.
For versions missing the actual voice and text files entirely, community-made packs are the primary solution: --- Assassins Creed Brotherhood English Language Pack
This fan-made mod upscales the original English voice files from 16-bit to 24-bit audio, reducing compression artifacts from 2010. It makes explosions, sword clangs, and whispers clearer. Many European, Asian, and South American copies of
| Problem | Probable Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Corrupted .pck file | Re-download the English pack. Verify file integrity via Steam/Ubisoft. | | Subtitles remain in French/German | Text language is separate from audio | In-game: Options > Language > Text Language > English. | | Cutscenes have English audio but no lipsync | Video files are from a different region | Replace \Videos\ .bik files with English versions. | | Game crashes on startup | Conflicting registry keys | Delete the Assassin's Creed Brotherhood.ini file in Documents\My Games\ and relaunch. | | Ezio speaks English but civilians speak Italian | Hybrid pack mix-up | This is actually intentional for Brotherhood —civilians default to Italian for ambiance. No fix needed. | For versions missing the actual voice and text
Whether you are adjusting a single dropdown in Steam or manually digging into .pck archives, restoring the English audio is a rite of passage for any serious fan of the series. It ensures that Brotherhood plays exactly as the developers intended in Montreal: with passion, grit, and the unmistakable cadence of the English language.
Downloading and installing the English Language Pack is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide:
If "English" does not appear in your options, it may be hidden by a regional lock. Registry Editor Fix (Advanced) Open the Windows menu and type regedit .