How to change the language on your PS5

By Billy Givens Published February 4, 2025

Playstation 5 system and DualSense controller. — Triyansh Gill on Unsplash / Unsplashed

There are plenty of reasons you may want to change the language on your PlayStation 5. Whether you're in a bilingual household, or perhaps purchased the console from someone else who was, here's how you can quickly and easily change the language and get to playing.

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

5 minutes

What You Need

DualSense Controller

How to change the language on your PS5

When you're ready to change the language on your PS5, follow the below instructions.

Step 1: Select the Settings gear at the top right corner of the home screen.

Step 2: Select System.

Step 3: Select Language.

Step 4: Select Console Language, then choose the language you wish for your PS5 to display.

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