For specifically (the Next-Gen/Edgerunners update), "verified" language packs from release groups like CODEX typically require manual integration if you aren't using a digital storefront like Steam or GOG . Manual Installation Guide
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Chinese (Simplified) Voiceover Pack
Cyberpunk 2077 v1.5 Language Pack: The CODEX Essential Guide Welcome back to Night City! If you're running the v1.5 patch Cyberpunk 2077 cyberpunk 2077 language pack v1 5codex verified
Open it with Notepad and find the line Language=russian (or whatever it's currently set to).
: Files labeled as "verified" or "v1 5codex" on third-party sites are often used as fronts for malware. Official developers never release "verified" language packs through the scene group CODEX. : Files labeled as "verified" or "v1 5codex"
If you previously downloaded or ran a file from an unverified source matching that keyword, look out for these immediate warning signs:
Paste the language .archive files (e.g., lang_en_voice.archive ) into this folder. : : Paste them directly into the \archive\pc\content\ folder
Paste them directly into the \archive\pc\content\ folder alongside the existing lang_en-us_voice.archive . Step 4: Update the Codex Configuration (If Applicable)