"Origin needs to download a language pack" pop-up every launch. Solution: Go to EA App Settings > Download > Turn OFF "Keep my games up to date." Then set locale.ini to Read-Only as described above.
Wait for the system to verify the installation and replace broken files. Manual Installation Guide (For Offline or Modded Setups)
Save the file as (Right-click > Properties > Check "Read Only"). This prevents EA App from re-downloading your old language.
The client will automatically scan your files and download the missing English language pack. Method 2: Repair the Game Files
Downloading and installing the English language pack for typically involves either selecting the correct language during the initial installation or manually adding missing localization files. If you have a version locked to a different language (often the Russian or Polish editions), you may need to use specific file-replacement methods or registry edits to enable English. 1. Official Language Selection (Console & PC)
Extract the downloaded archive directly into: C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\FIFA 17\Data\Loc Overwrite any existing files.