To change the language in Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition , follow these steps depending on your platform:
: Look for a Language_setup.exe in the game directory to run a dedicated configuration tool. Console (PlayStation/Xbox) Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition - GOG SUPPORT CENTER
: Select the game in your library, click the customization button (top bar) > Manage installation > Configure > Language .
Before diving into the solutions, it helps to understand the problem. The original Sleeping Dogs (2012) and the Definitive Edition (2014) were released before multilingual in-game switchers became standard. Additionally, the Definitive Edition often detects your operating system’s locale or Steam client language at launch and locks that setting internally.
Steam may initiate a small download to acquire the necessary localized voice and text files. Once finished, launch the game. 2. Changing Language on Epic Games Store (PC)