Hearth and Hamlet officially supports 7 languages, each with full interface, audio, and subtitle coverage: English, Simplified Chinese, German, Japanese, Russian, Korean, and Traditional Chinese. There is no official Spanish, Portuguese, French, or Italian translation as of August 20, 2026 — though the developer has a track record of adding languages, with Traditional Chinese and Korean only arriving in June 2026. This Hearth and Hamlet translation guide lists every language and localized title, shows how to switch languages, and explains where to request a missing one.
Officially supported languages
All seven languages receive the same level of support — interface, audio, and subtitles are all localized, per the Steam store page:
| Language | Interface | Audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Simplified Chinese | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| German | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Japanese | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Russian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Korean | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Traditional Chinese | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Note: The language list is current as of launch (August 19, 2026). Given the developer's history of expanding localization, check the Steam page for the live list — it may grow.
The mix is telling. Alongside English, the list covers the three biggest East Asian PC markets (Japan, Korea, and both Chinese variants) plus German and Russian — the two European languages with historically the strongest indie-game communities on Steam. For a solo developer, that is a pragmatic selection aimed at the largest reachable audiences rather than a blanket EFIGS approach.
Localized game titles
In several markets the game carries an official localized title rather than the English name:
| Language | Localized title |
|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese | 《放置领主：财富之城》 |
| Traditional Chinese | 《放置領主：財富之城》 |
| Japanese | 《小さな領地の繫盛記》 |
| Korean | 《영주님은 방치중: 중세 도시 키우기》 |
Both Chinese titles translate roughly to "Idle Lord: City of Wealth," the Japanese title to something like "Chronicle of a Small Domain's Prosperity," and the Korean title to "The Lord Is Idling: Raising a Medieval City" — all leaning into the idle/incremental identity of the game. The Chinese Steam page even carries its own exclusive Chinese trailer (see the trailer guide).
Languages not yet supported
The notable absences are Spanish, Portuguese (including PT-BR), French, and Italian. Demand clearly exists, especially from Latin American and Brazilian players:
- A Steam community thread titled "Not Spanish?" asks about a Spanish localization (currently 0 replies — an unanswered question).
- A "Tradução PT-BR" thread requests a Brazilian Portuguese translation (2 replies, 1 award).
Neither has received an official response yet, and no additional languages have been announced (to be confirmed).
Signs that more languages may come
There is concrete precedent for expansion. Traditional Chinese and Korean were not part of the original demo — they were added in the June 2026 demo update v1.0.46 during Steam Next Fest, just two months before launch. The launch strategy appears to have been English and Simplified Chinese first, with languages added steadily afterward.
That pattern suggests the solo developer treats localization as an ongoing investment rather than a launch-only checkbox. Popular community requests like Spanish and PT-BR are plausible future candidates, but nothing is confirmed.
The localized store presence also goes beyond text. The Chinese Steam page, for example, carries its own exclusive Chinese-language trailer (see the trailer guide), which suggests the publisher is actively marketing to non-English audiences rather than shipping translations as an afterthought.
How to change the language in Steam
The game follows Steam's standard language system:
- Open your Steam Library.
- Right-click Hearth and Hamlet and choose Properties.
- Open the Language tab.
- Select your preferred language from the dropdown.
- Launch the game — it will start in the selected language.
If the game still launches in the wrong language, verify the game's files (Properties → Installed Files → Verify integrity) and restart Steam. Because the game is built in Godot and stores its data in a standard user-data folder, language settings persist per installation rather than per save — switching language will not affect your progress, and your save files carry over untouched.
Fan translations
As of August 20, 2026 — one day after launch — no community fan translation patches for Hearth and Hamlet are known (to be confirmed). Fan translation projects typically emerge weeks or months after release for games with unserved language communities, so the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking communities may eventually produce unofficial work. We will update this page if reputable fan projects appear.
Warning: Be cautious with unofficial translation downloads from unknown sites. Only use files from established, reputable modding communities, and never from sites bundling "translations" with full game downloads — those are pirate repacks.
Where to request a language
If your language is missing, the effective places to ask are:
- The official Discord (discord.gg/yhPTGSE3nE), where the developer is active daily and has promised to be around for anything players need.
- The Steam community forums for the game, following the example of the existing "Not Spanish?" and "Tradução PT-BR" threads — adding your voice to an existing thread makes demand more visible than starting duplicates.
Given that community wishlist milestones and demo feedback visibly shaped the game's pre-launch updates, polite, visible demand is the most realistic path to new official translations.
FAQ
What languages does Hearth and Hamlet support?
Seven: English, Simplified Chinese, German, Japanese, Russian, Korean, and Traditional Chinese — all with full interface, audio, and subtitle localization.
Is Hearth and Hamlet available in Spanish or Portuguese?
Not yet. There are community request threads for both Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese on the Steam forums, but no official translation has been announced (to be confirmed).
Will more languages be added?
Nothing is announced, but Traditional Chinese and Korean were added as recently as June 2026, showing the developer actively expands localization. Community requests via Discord and the Steam forums are the best way to influence priorities.
How do I change the game's language?
In Steam: Library → right-click Hearth and Hamlet → Properties → Language tab → pick your language. The change applies the next time you launch the game.