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Video Game Localization by Native Gaming Linguists

AsiaLocalize provides game localization services for studios and publishers: native gaming linguists adapt in-game text, UI, dialogue, voice-over and store pages for players in 120+ languages, then test the localized build before launch, all within an ISO 17100 certified process.

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What Is Game Localization?

Game localization is the process of adapting a video game for players in another language and market. It covers translating in-game text, UI, dialogue and subtitles, recording voice-over, adapting cultural references, art and store listings, and testing the localized build so it plays naturally for local players.

Game Localization at a Glance

See also: our game localization guide, game localization best practices, app localization and all languages we support.

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Why Work With a Specialist Game Localization Team?

Game localization needs more than general translators. Our specialist team adapts your title for players in 120+ languages and brings together:

  • Native-Speaking Linguists
  • Years of Experience
  • Cultural Awareness
  • High-End Localization Tools

Why Should You Localize Your Game for Asian Markets?

Players stay longer and spend more when a game speaks their language and reflects their culture. We adapt every element, from dialogue and item names to UI, humour and references, so your game feels native in each market.

We specialize in Asian markets, including Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Southeast Asian languages, and also localize Asian titles into English for global release.

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Who Works on Your Game Localization Project?

Your project is handled by native-speaking translators experienced in gaming terminology and the culture of your target market.

Our localization engineers integrate translated text into your game files and builds, and our voice-over artists record native-language narration and character dialogue. Every build is tested in-language before release.

Which Game Localization Services Do We Offer?

Our game localization services cover every part of your release, including:

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Get High-Quality Game Localization at Competitive Rates

Get professional, cost-efficient game localization in 120+ languages with flexible rates for indie and AAA studios alike.

Frequently Asked Questions

Game localization adapts a video game for players in another language and market. It includes translating in-game text, UI, dialogue and subtitles, recording voice-over, adapting cultural references and art, localizing store pages, and testing the localized build before release.

Our game localization team includes native-speaking translators and editors, localization engineers, desktop publishing specialists, voice-over artists and LQA testers, coordinated by a dedicated project manager who keeps every language in sync before launch.

It depends on word count, number of languages, voice-over and testing scope. A small mobile game can be localized in one to two weeks; larger titles are delivered in phased milestones. Translation memory and parallel teams per language keep timelines short.

Most players prefer games in their own language. Localization makes your game easier to understand and more enjoyable, which improves store visibility, downloads, reviews and player retention in each new market.

We localize mobile, PC, console and online games. We work with common string and resource formats such as Excel, CSV, JSON, XML, PO and XLIFF, and can work inside the localization platform your team already uses.

Yes. Native testers play the localized build to catch truncated or overlapping text, untranslated strings, font and encoding issues and context errors, then log bugs in your tracker so fixes can be verified before release.

We localize games into 120+ languages, with a specialization in Asian markets, including Japanese, Korean, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese and Indonesian.