Game localisation isn’t just about converting words. It adapts every part of the player’s experience — from dialogue and cultural references to UI design and voice acting. A good localisation ensures that jokes land, characters sound natural, and tutorials make sense in local markets. It requires translators who understand gaming culture and technical workflows, so the end result feels like the game was created natively for every region, not just translated.

XTM handles over 80 formats used in the gaming industry, including JSON, XML, CSV, PO files, Unity asset bundles, and Unreal Engine localisation files. The platform also integrates directly with GitHub and GitLab for version control. This means your localisation pipeline updates automatically whenever developers push new content. By managing both standard and complex file types, XTM ensures smooth delivery across mobile games, PC titles, and AAA console releases.

Timelines depend on project size and scope. Smaller mobile games might localise in just weeks, while AAA projects with thousands of dialogue lines and multiple voice tracks may take months. XTM speeds this up by automating repetitive tasks, reusing previous translations, and routing risky content for targeted review. Most studios cut timelines by 40–60%, helping them release globally in sync without last-minute crunch or delays, while still protecting quality.

Yes. XTM manages audio localisation alongside text. It organises scripts, timing notes, and audio assets across multiple languages, while keeping everything linked to your source content. This ensures voice recordings stay aligned with visuals, cutscenes, and subtitles. Studios can assign voice talent, manage script changes, and handle multiple versions without confusion. With centralised oversight, you keep lip-sync, timing, and character tone consistent across all languages.

Game content almost always evolves mid-project. XTM automatically detects changes through repository integrations, ensuring only updated strings are sent for translation. Existing content is reused from translation memory, keeping voice and style consistent. This approach reduces costs, avoids wasted retranslation, and ensures new updates reach players quickly. Instead of delays, you get a continuous localisation process that matches the pace of development and keeps your global builds aligned.

Quality comes from both automation and expertise. XTM’s AI checks translations for tone, accuracy, formatting, and cultural appropriateness, while SmartContext gives translators live previews in menus, cutscenes, or 3D environments. Reviewers then focus only on flagged segments, saving time and raising quality. Shared glossaries and translation memory reinforce brand and story consistency across titles. The result is polished, immersive translations that protect both player experience and your reputation.

XTM is built with security at its core. We’re ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certified, GDPR compliant, and follow strict data protection policies. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We never store your source code permanently—only translatable content is processed and removed after use. You also get full audit logs, role-based access controls, and optional private cloud or on-prem hosting for added control. We meet the standards required by banks, governments, and global enterprises.

Costs vary by content volume, languages, and complexity. A single-language indie project has very different needs from a AAA release with full voice acting. XTM reduces costs through translation memory reuse, workflow automation, and targeted reviews, often cutting expenses by 30–50% compared to manual methods. Instead of paying for repeated work, you make the most of previous translations. Contact us for a custom estimate tailored to your game.