Game Localization Services
Native-level immersion for every genre.
Translation that doesn’t break your UI
Your code is as important as your script. At Transphere, our game localization services go beyond simple text swapping. We respect your string limits, variable tags, and coding constraints.
Whether you are dealing with rigid character limits in mobile UI or complex branching narratives in RPGs, our workflow ensures your game functions perfectly in German, Japanese, and Chinese.
From standard EFIGS to complex CJK and bidirectional scripts (Arabic/Hebrew). We handle the fonts and character sets that usually break UI.
Native speakers who are gamers first. They understand lore, cooldowns, and UI limitations, so you don't get "literal" translations that confuse players..
Sim-ship support. We coordinate global delivery so you can launch on Steam, Console, and Mobile stores worldwide on the same day..
Agile video game translation workflows
Modern dev cycles don’t stop for translation. We integrate directly into your repository or localization management platform (LMS).
From handling .xml and .json files to direct integration with Unreal Engine 5.7 and Unity assets, our continuous video game translation process means your localized build is ready the moment your master build goes gold.
From mobile gems to console blockbusters
A mobile UI has different constraints than a 4K PC monitor. Our game localization services are tailored to the platform.
- Mobile game localization: We specialize in concise text adaptation for small screens, ensuring strict character limits are respected without losing meaning.
- Console and PC: From Steam to PlayStation certification, we handle the terminology requirements (TRCs) for Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo, ensuring your submission doesn’t get rejected due to terminology errors.
Narrative design & script adaptation
Literal translation kills jokes and ruins lore. Our creative teams specialize in transcreation—rewriting your script so the humor lands in France and the emotional beats hit home in Brazil. We work alongside your writers to ensure the “soul” of the game survives the border crossing.
- In-game script localization
- Marketing and storefront localization (ASO)
Other gaming services
Ensure that your writing connects with your gamers’ voice.
Transform your story to fit any market.
Create engaging social media campaigns to nurture your community.
Design enchanting worlds and characters that can resonate with your community of gamers.
Support your gamers across all platforms and any time zones.
Your gateway to China (and beyond)
Accessing the world’s largest gaming market requires careful compliance and local understanding. Based in Nanjing and with a half-dozen Asian branches, we navigate the regulatory nuances that foreign agencies often miss.
We have successfully provided gaming localization for Western studios, big and small, to sanitize assets for Chinese release without compromising the core experience, ensuring your launch isn’t blocked by cultural red tape.
Rigorous localization quality assurance
Bugs in the text are as bad as bugs in the code. Our native testers play through the localized build to catch text overflows, hard-coded strings, and contextual errors that spreadsheets miss.
Our LQA testers hunt down every UI break to ensure a flawless user experience on launch day.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you handle game updates and DLC?
We leverage translation memories (TM) to ensure you never pay to translate the same sentence twice. When you release a patch or DLC, we only translate the new strings, keeping costs low and consistency high.
How much does game localization cost?
It depends on the scope, but we mostly work on a per-word basis, so you only pay for what we translate. LQA and testing are charged hourly.
Since every game is unique—from indie mobile titles to AAA RPGs—we offer tiered pricing packages (full translation, MTPE, etc.) to fit your budget.
For a detailed breakdown of the factors that influence pricing, read our guide on game localization costs.
Ready to start? Contact us for a custom quote.
How long does it take to localize a mobile game?
Speed depends on word count, but our sim-ship workflow allows us to translate while you are still developing. By working in rolling batches, we ensure your Chinese, German, and Brazilian Portuguese versions are ready to launch on the same day as your English master build.
Do you use AI or Machine Translation?
We align with your quality requirements. For creative assets (dialogue, lore, marketing), we use 100% human translation to ensure the narrative nuance is preserved.
For bulk text (UI, item lists), we can deploy AI-assisted translation with Human Post-Editing (MTPE) to lower costs and speed up turnaround without sacrificing accuracy. We also use Translation Memory (TM) to ensure consistency across updates.
Can you work directly inside Unity or Unreal Engine?
Yes. We hate copy-pasting as much as you do. Our engineering team can work directly with your resource files (JSON, XML, PO, YAML) or integrate with your repo to pull strings automatically. This reduces engineering overhead and prevents copy-paste errors that break builds.
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