By: Shahzad Bashir Posted on Thu, 16-07-2015
After decided to localize your mobile game, there will be another question: what languages should I localize into? Well, let’s analyze some factors to help you making the next decision.
The goal of an ideal localization is to create an enjoyable, non-confusing play experience for the end user by paying heed to their specific cultural context. The process of game localization actually includes: altering art assets, creating new packaging and manuals, recording new audio, transforming hardware, and even cutting out whole portions of the game due to differing cultural sensitivities: The major types of localization are as follows.
Linguistic and cultural;
Hardware and software;
Legal;
Graphics and music.
These are the top 20 markets worldwide in terms of gaming revenue in 2014:
The countries with highest numbers of mobile game spenders in 2014:
According to the data, it’s easy to find out that the traditional sets of EFIGS and CJK will cover the most important markets, the following languages for website localization services are a must:
English localization,
French localization,
Italian localization,
German localization,
Spanish localization,
Chinese localization,
Japanese localization,
Korean localization.
But there are also new and upcoming regions you should take into consideration:
Russia, Brazil, Southeast Asia,
The mainstream European languages are safe to go, and Asia, China, Japan and Korea are the massive market you can’t afford to neglect. When deciding on languages, remember to take not only the translation cost, but also all collateral expenses into consideration.
Gaming/Video Games Documents We Translate
You innovate, execute in the global economy, while we build bridges to your global success. Your needs for technical skills and industry knowledge in the translation process are going to be satisfied by our language translators and proof-readers trained in gaming terms and technologies. The documents we work on include but are not limited to the following:
It's the 21st century, and translation has become an important part of every industry. It is an inevitable part of
Read MoreThe medical industry is constantly evolving and clinical research trials play an important role. These trials are responsible for finding
Read MoreNeural machine translation is a tool to automate translation through an end-to-end learning mode. It is a neural network of
Read MoreWe know the importance of translation in not just the business world but in the interconnected world we all live
Read MoreThe importance of language translation solutions in today’s globalized world is well established. The accuracy of translations is the one
Read MoreThe global marketplace has become an attractive place for brands and businesses, where they strive to create a presence of
Read MoreWith many languages spoken worldwide, there’s a need for solutions to enable effective communication between people speaking different languages. The
Read MoreWith the increased rate of internet penetration and mobile phone usage, apps are the digital products that we use daily.
Read MoreLanguage contributes to our culture and identity. It shapes our individual and group identities. It shows our social surroundings, upbringing,
Read MoreDocument Translation
Professional document translation by native expertsApp Localization
Get more downloads by adapting your app for different target marketsVideo Translation
Multilingual translation and subtitling servicesWebsite Localization
Adapt your website into multiple contexts for global reachSoftware Localization
Adapt your software for global usersGame Localization
Reach new players with localized gameplayMTPE
Refine AI translations for natural fluencyBusiness Translation
Professional translation for business documents and websitesDTP & File Conversion
Professional DTP and File conversion, supporting multiple file formatsProofreading
Perfect your content with expert review© Copyright 2025 MarsTranslation