Video Game Localization Services
Culturalization, voice-over, subtitling, and localization testing that keep players immersed in every market — for console, mobile, Unity, and indie titles in 300+ languages.
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What is video game localization?
Video game localization adapts a game's storylines, user interface, in-game text, audio, and marketing so it feels native to players in each target market. Beyond translation, it includes culturalization of content, localized voice-overs and subtitling, and localization testing (LQA) that verifies everything from text display to gameplay adaptation before launch.
A translated game isn't a localized game
A game that reads like a translation breaks immersion — and loses players. Text that overflows the UI, jokes that land flat, cultural references that confuse or offend: each one pulls players out of the experience and into the review section. Localization done right is invisible; done wrong, it's the first thing every market notices.
Localization specialists who are players first
Taika Translations has delivered 80,000+ projects since 2009, with a network of 2,000+ vetted linguists working in 300+ languages — including dedicated game localization specialists who are passionate about gaming and understand its unique challenges. A 5.0★ Google rating and a two-linguist quality process back every release.
How to get started
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Request a free consultation
We'll get to know your game, platforms, and target markets — and sign an NDA first if your title is unannounced.
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Get a customized solution
A localization plan tailored to your title, engine, and launch schedule — with a firm quote before anything starts.
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Launch worldwide
Your game reaches new markets feeling native to every player, with localization testing complete before release.
What you get
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300+ languages
Specialized pairs including Japanese to English, Arabic, and Chinese game localization — plus the long tail most vendors can't staff.
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Gamer-specialist linguists
Dedicated game localization specialists who play — so tone, lore, and genre conventions survive the language change.
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Culturalization, not just translation
Storylines, UI, in-game text, and marketing adapted to the cultural context of each target market.
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Voice-over and subtitling
Professionally localized voice-overs and subtitles that stay true to your game's tone and style.
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Localization testing (LQA)
Comprehensive testing for functionality and cultural appropriateness — from text display to gameplay adaptation.
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Built around your launch
Same-business-day quotes and a plan matched to your release schedule — for a single title or ongoing content.
A game that reads like a translation breaks immersion — and loses players. Taika Translations helps developers and studios deliver unforgettable gaming experiences to audiences across the globe. Localizing games since 2009, we specialize in adapting video games linguistically and culturally, ensuring they resonate with players from every market.
We work with over 300 languages, offering specialized services for Japanese to English game translation, Arabic game localization, Chinese game translation, and more.
Our video game localization services
- Comprehensive game localization — beyond simple translation: we adapt storylines, user interfaces, in-game text, voice-overs, and marketing materials to fit the cultural context of your target markets.
- Mobile game localization — adapt your mobile game for a global market, optimized for app stores and diverse audiences.
- Unity game localization — our team specializes in adapting your game seamlessly within this popular development platform.
- Voice-over and subtitling — enhance player immersion with professionally localized voice-overs and subtitling that stay true to your game’s tone and style.
- Localization testing — ensure functionality and cultural appropriateness with comprehensive testing, covering everything from text display to gameplay adaptation.
- Indie game localization — affordable and flexible solutions tailored for indie developers looking to break into international markets.
Why choose Taika for video game localization?
- Expertise across platforms — from console games to mobile apps, our team covers a wide variety of platforms and genres.
- Dedicated game localization specialists — experienced specialists who are passionate about gaming and understand its unique challenges.
- End-to-end solutions — we handle every aspect, from translation and voice-overs to localization testing and marketing adaptation.
How to get started
- Request a free consultation. We’ll get to know your game, platforms, and target markets.
- Get a customized solution. A localization plan tailored to your title, engine, and launch schedule — with a firm quote.
- Launch worldwide. Your game reaches new markets feeling native to every player.
- 5.0★ Google Rating
- Meets ISO 17100 · 9001 · 27001
- Trusted by State & Federal Agencies
Who this is for
- Console game localization
- Mobile game localization and app-store listings
- Unity game localization
- Indie titles breaking into international markets
- In-game text, UI, and storyline adaptation
- Voice-over, subtitling, and marketing materials
Quality & player experience
- Translation and culturalization by game-specialist linguists matched to your genre and market
- Independent edit and proofread by a second qualified linguist
- Localization testing covering text display, functionality, and cultural appropriateness
What clients say
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“Impeccable expertise and a flawless manner of doing business, all topped with a heartwarming attitude.”
Sergey P. · client since 2019
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“Excellent 24/7 communication and engagement. Couldn't be happier about the cooperation.”
Fazil · project client
Credentials & registrations
- 5.0★ Google Rating
- Veteran-Owned (VOSB)
- Meets ISO 17100 · 9001 · 27001
- ATA-Certified Translators
- Trusted by State & Federal Agencies
- 2–3 Business Day Turnaround
Frequently Asked Questions
Which platforms and engines do you localize for?
From console games to mobile apps, our team has expertise in a wide variety of platforms and genres — including specialized Unity game localization, adapting your game within that development platform.
What does game localization include beyond translation?
We adapt storylines, user interfaces, in-game text, voice-overs, subtitling, and marketing materials to fit the cultural context of your target markets — plus localization testing covering everything from text display to gameplay adaptation.
Do you work with indie developers?
Yes — we offer affordable, flexible localization solutions tailored for indie game developers looking to break into international markets.
What is localization testing (LQA)?
Localization quality assurance verifies the localized build before players see it — checking that text displays correctly in the UI, that functionality works in every language version, and that content is culturally appropriate for each target market, from text display through gameplay adaptation.
Which languages can you localize a game into?
We work with over 300 languages, with specialized services for Japanese to English game translation, Arabic game localization, Chinese game translation, and more — so you can prioritize the markets that matter most to your title.
How is video game localization priced?
Pricing depends on word count, target languages, and the services involved — text localization, voice-over, subtitling, and testing are scoped separately. Send your project details for a free quote; pricing and timeline come back before anything starts, and NDAs are signed on request for unannounced titles.
Ready when you are
Prefer to talk? Call +1 830-355-2205 or +1 865-258-7903 — quotes returned same business day.
Reviewed by Artjom Dudarev, Senior Project Manager — updated