Video Game Localization Service

Localize Your Video Game in 120+ Languages

Build a global community of gamers on any platform with comprehensive localization services. AZbox helps video game developers and publishers deliver immersive, inclusive gaming experiences anywhere in the world, ensuring your title resonates with diverse, global gamers.

Deliver Immersive, Inclusive Gaming Experiences Anywhere in the World

Engaging gameplay and innovative mechanics are crucial, but so too is your ability to tell a compelling story and build a community with today’s diverse, global gamers. AZbox combines powerful translation management with expert workflows to ensure your title resonates in 120+ languages.

Why Game Localization Matters

• Expand your player base to new markets and regions
• Build a global community of engaged gamers
• Increase revenue by reaching untapped markets
• Enhance player experience with culturally relevant content
• Stay competitive in the global gaming market

Comprehensive Video Game Localization Services

In-Game Text Localization

Complete Translation Coverage:

• Menus and HUD: Translate all interface elements, buttons, and navigation
• Tutorials and Help Text: Localize instructional content for new players
• In-Game Dialog: Translate character conversations and storylines
• Item Descriptions: Localize weapons, items, and equipment descriptions
• Achievement and Trophy Text: Translate unlockable content descriptions
• Error Messages and Notifications: Localize system messages

AZbox Platform Features:

• Context screenshots for better translation accuracy
• Terminology management for game-specific terms
• Version control for different game builds
• Real-time collaboration with translation teams
• Easy integration with game engines (Unity, Unreal, etc.)

Multilingual Testing (LQA)

Quality Assurance for Games:

• In-Context Testing: Test translations within the actual game environment
• Cultural Adaptation: Ensure content is culturally appropriate
• UI/UX Testing: Verify text fits within interface elements
• Functionality Testing: Ensure translations don’t break game mechanics
• Platform Testing: Test across different platforms and devices

What We Test:

• Text overflow and truncation issues
• Font rendering in different languages
• Cultural appropriateness of content
• Regional preferences and sensitivities
• Technical issues with translated content

Localization Quality Assurance (LQA)

Our video game localization experts scrutinize every aspect of your game’s localization:

• Dialogues: Ensure character voices match translations
• Menus: Verify all interface elements are properly localized
• Cultural Nuances: Adapt content for regional preferences
• Regional Preferences: Customize for target markets
• Consistency: Maintain terminology across all game content

We leave no pixel unturned, guaranteeing an immersive experience that plays well, makes sense, and keeps your community coming back for more.

Platform Support for Game Localization

Unity Games

• Direct integration with Unity localization workflows
• Support for Unity’s localization package
• Easy string management and export
• Real-time preview of translations
• Over-the-air updates for live games

Unreal Engine Projects

• Integration with Unreal’s localization system
• Support for text localization tables
• Efficient handling of large translation volumes
• Version control for different builds

Mobile Games

• iOS and Android SDK support
• Over-the-air (OTA) updates without app store approval
• String management optimized for mobile
• Support for React Native and Flutter games

PC and Console Games

• Support for Steam, Epic Games, and console platforms
• Platform-specific localization requirements
• Regional rating and compliance support
• Multi-platform simultaneous releases

Game Localization Workflow

1. Project Setup

• Initial Consultation: Understand your game’s localization needs
• Terminology Extraction: Create glossaries for game-specific terms
• Style Guide Creation: Establish translation guidelines
• Team Assembly: Assign specialized game translators

2. Translation Phase

• Context-Rich Translation: Translators work with screenshots and gameplay context
• Terminology Consistency: Use established glossaries and style guides
• Real-Time Collaboration: Developers and translators work together
• Quality Checks: Continuous review and refinement

3. Integration and Testing

• String Integration: Import translations into your game engine
• In-Game Testing: Test translations within actual gameplay
• Bug Fixing: Address any issues found during testing
• Final Review: Comprehensive quality assurance

4. Launch and Updates

• Multi-Language Release: Launch in all target languages simultaneously
• Post-Launch Support: Handle updates and patches
• Community Feedback: Incorporate player feedback for improvements
• Ongoing Maintenance: Keep translations updated with new content

Key Features for Game Developers

Context Screenshots

Visual Context for Better Translations:

• Upload screenshots of in-game content
• Automatic text recognition and matching
• Translators see exactly where text appears
• Better understanding of context and tone
• Reduced ambiguity and errors

Terminology Management

Game-Specific Terms:

• Create and maintain glossaries
• Consistent terminology across all languages
• Character names, locations, and items
• Game mechanics and abilities
• Brand and franchise terms

Version Control

Manage Multiple Game Builds:

• Support for different game versions
• Branch management for updates
• Merge translations from different builds
• Rollback capabilities if needed
• Track changes and history

Real-Time Collaboration

Work with Your Team:

• Direct communication with translators
• Real-time updates and notifications
• Comment and review system
• Approval workflows
• Status tracking

Integration with Game Development Tools

Game Engine Integration

• Unity: Direct integration with Unity localization package
• Unreal Engine: Support for Unreal’s localization system
• Custom Engines: API integration for any game engine
• Version Control: Git integration for translation files

Development Workflow

• CI/CD Integration: Automated translation sync
• API Access: Programmatic translation management
• CLI Tools: Command-line interface for developers
• Webhooks: Real-time notifications for updates

Supported Game Types

AAA Games

• Large-scale localization projects
• Multiple languages simultaneously
• Complex terminology management
• Extended development cycles
• Post-launch content updates

Indie Games

• Cost-effective localization solutions
• Flexible pricing for smaller budgets
• Quick turnaround times
• Essential language support
• Scalable as your game grows

Mobile Games

• iOS and Android optimization
• Over-the-air updates
• Frequent content updates
• Live service games
• In-app purchase localization

Free-to-Play Games

• Continuous content localization
• Event and seasonal content
• Marketing material translation
• Community content management
• Rapid update cycles

Why Choose AZbox for Game Localization?

Developer-Friendly Platform

• Easy Integration: Connect with your existing development tools
• Powerful API: Automate translation workflows
• Real-Time Sync: Keep translations in sync with your codebase
• Version Control: Manage translations like code
• Developer Support: Technical experts available 24/7

Cost-Effective Solution

• Transparent Pricing: No hidden costs or surprise charges
• Unlimited Words: Never worry about hitting limits
• Predictable Costs: Monthly subscription, not per-word charges
• Scalable Plans: Grow as your game grows
• Better Value: More features included than competitors

Quality and Speed

• Fast Turnaround: Get translations quickly without sacrificing quality
• Quality Assurance: Built-in review and testing workflows
• Expert Translators: Access to specialized game translators
• Continuous Improvement: Iterate and refine translations
• Proven Results: Games successfully localized in record time

Success Stories

From One to One Hundred Languages

“We went from one to one hundred languages in a few months with AZbox. The platform made it easy to manage such a large-scale localization project.”

International Growth Manager

Faster Feature Rollouts

“Before we had AZbox, our developer team would lose a lot of time waiting for translations. Now, the developers can work on their tasks without interruptions while translations are automatically updated.”

Backend Developer

Complete Platform Localization

“We are spinning up new translations for the entire platform in less than a week; previously a task that could have taken 2–3 months.”

Product Manager

Get Started with Game Localization

Ready to take your game global? AZbox makes it easy to localize your video game for international markets.

Next Steps

1. Contact Us: Discuss your game’s localization needs
2. Project Setup: We’ll help you set up your localization workflow
3. Translation: Our platform and team handle the translation process
4. Integration: Import translations into your game engine
5. Launch: Release your game in multiple languages

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AZbox provides comprehensive video game localization services to help developers and publishers reach global audiences. Our platform combines powerful translation management with expert workflows to ensure your game resonates with players worldwide.