Games localization

Globalize Your Game with Professional Games Localization

Expanding your game’s reach to international players requires more than just translation. Games localization involves adapting your game’s language, in-game text, and cultural references for global markets.

Wave Translations specializes in delivering game localization services that ensure your game feels immersive and intuitive for players worldwide. By localizing for different languages and cultural nuances, we enhance your game’s accessibility and engagement, transforming it into a global success story.

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Translation

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Localization

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Whether it’s translating legal agreements, business materials, scholarly papers, or personal documents, our experienced translators are fully equipped to deliver precise and reliable document translations services.

Increase Player Engagement with Localized Gaming Content

When players can connect with a game in their own language and culture, their gaming experience becomes more authentic. Wave Translations’ localized gaming content adapts all elements of gameplay—from dialogues to UI—to fit each region’s linguistic and cultural needs. Our multilingual game localization process creates meaningful player connections and encourages higher engagement and retention rates, ensuring your game resonates across languages.

Save Time with Streamlined Game Localization Processes

Wave Translation’s video game localization services integrate seamlessly into your development process. With efficient, automated localization workflows, we minimize the time and effort required to launch your game in multiple languages. By automating in-game text and game UI localization, we save valuable resources while ensuring that your game is market-ready, with minimal manual adjustments needed. Our goal is to let you focus on building a great game while we handle the complexities of localization.

Benefits of Professional Game Localization

Enhanced Player Immersion

Players enjoy a deeper connection with your game when it’s adapted to their language and cultural context, making it feel tailored to them.

Increased Global Reach

By localizing your game, you can tap into new markets, expanding your player base and creating a truly international gaming experience.

Higher Player Retention

Localized games see higher player engagement and retention as players feel more invested in a game that feels familiar and culturally relevant.

Improved App Store Rankings

Game localization for global markets enhances app store visibility by aligning with localized keywords for apps, boosting downloads and discoverability.

Boosted In-Game Purchases

When players feel at home in a game, they’re more likely to make in-game purchases, increasing revenue from various regions.

Competitive Advantage

Games that are localized outperform competitors who don’t localize, setting your game apart with a more inclusive, accessible experience.

What We Provide in Games Localization

In-Game Text Translations

We translate dialogues, instructions, and other in-game text to match linguistic and cultural preferences in each target region, enhancing players’ immersion.

Cultural Adaptation for Games

Beyond translation, we adapt cultural references, jokes, and graphics to resonate with players in different regions, making the experience feel local.

Game UI Localization

All elements of the user interface, including menus, settings, and HUD (Heads-Up Display), are localized to ensure intuitive navigation for every language.

Voice-Over and Subtitling

We provide professional video game translation for voiceovers and subtitles, helping players connect with characters and storylines on a deeper level.

Character and Story Localization

Character names, backstories, and storylines are adapted to align with cultural contexts, creating a relatable and enjoyable experience for each region.

Localization for Mobile and Console Games

We handle multilingual game localization for both mobile and console platforms, optimizing each version to fit the hardware and gaming culture.

Key Features of Our Game Localization Service

Automated Translation Workflow

Our platform automates repetitive tasks, streamlining the localization process and integrating with your development pipeline.

Centralized Content Management

Keep all localization files in one place, allowing easy access, revisions, and updates as your game evolves.

Support for Multiple File Formats

We work with various formats, including JSON, XML, and proprietary game engines, to ensure smooth file integration.

Real-Time Updates

Implement translation changes quickly, ensuring that players receive an updated experience without delays.

Collaborative Dashboard

Manage translations, assign tasks, and communicate across teams using our intuitive dashboard, perfect for complex projects with many languages.

Expert QA for Localization

We conduct extensive quality assurance for all language versions, ensuring translations are accurate and culturally relevant, enhancing the player experience.

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Why Choose Wave Translations for Game Localization?

Industry Expertise

Our team has years of experience in games localization, understanding the nuances and cultural elements needed for an authentic gaming experience.

Efficient and Scalable Solutions

Whether you’re localizing a small mobile game or a massive AAA title, our platform scales with your project, making it adaptable and efficient.

Quality Control at Every Stage

We prioritize quality by implementing rigorous checks throughout the process, guaranteeing that every language version is polished and accurate.

Dedicated Support and Collaboration

Our team works closely with your developers, providing support and expertise to ensure a seamless localization experience from start to finish.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Translation converts words from one language to another, but game localization adapts language, visuals, and cultural elements, so the game feels natural for players in each region.

Localization keeps the core feel of your game while adapting language, humor, and references to match the target culture. This ensures localized gaming content feels authentic for players worldwide.

When players enjoy a game in their language with culturally relevant localization, they’re more likely to leave positive reviews, boosting ratings and visibility in app stores.

It depends on your target audience and genre. Researching global markets for popular regions can help you choose the languages with the most potential players.

Yes, games localization often includes adapting character names, dialogues, and stories, so they’re relatable and culturally relevant in each target market.

When players feel connected to localized gaming content, they’re more likely to engage and make in-game purchases, which can increase your revenue in global markets.

Time varies based on complexity and languages. Smaller games may take weeks, while larger titles need more time to ensure high-quality game localization services.

Game UI localization includes adapting menus, settings, and buttons so that players in each region can navigate your game comfortably and intuitively.

In some cases, Yes. Certain images, symbols, or colors may need to be adjusted for cultural adaptation in games to make them appropriate and meaningful for each region.

Yes! Using localized keywords for apps and descriptions makes your game more visible in app store optimization (ASO), boosting rankings in regional app stores.

Professional translators and video game localization experts review each version carefully, ensuring accuracy and a seamless experience for players across languages.

Our multilingual game localization process integrates smoothly, ensuring localized versions perform just as efficiently as the original game.

When you release updates, we can quickly localize new content, ensuring multilingual game localization stays consistent across all regions.

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What Happens Next?

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One of our regional managers receives your request for a translation quote.

Reply

You will receive a response within 8 hours.

Proceed With Your Project

We determine the translator who best meets your needs according to the details of your request.

Delivery

You will receive the translated files within the agreed-upon deadline.

Follow-up & Invoicing

If you are satisfied, we will send you an invoice.

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