Achieve global success through expert video game localisation

Game localisation isn’t just about converting words. It requires cultural adaptation, managing UI, syncing with gameplay mechanics, and sometimes voice acting. Translators need to preserve humour, story arcs, and character tone while adapting references for local players. The ultimate goal is to create an experience that feels like the game was originally developed in that market, rather than translated after the fact, keeping immersion and authenticity intact.

XTM processes over 80 file formats commonly used in game development, including JSON, XML, CSV, PO files, Unity asset bundles, and Unreal Engine localisation files. Our platform integrates directly with GitHub and GitLab, automatically detecting and syncing changes. This seamless handling of both text and metadata keeps localisation aligned with development updates. Whether you’re working on indie games or large-scale AAA projects, XTM supports the formats you need.

Timelines vary. Small mobile projects can complete in weeks, while AAA games with massive dialogue, audio, and cinematic content can take months. XTM accelerates delivery with workflow automation, translation memory reuse, and targeted QA, usually cutting localisation timeframes by 40–60%. This allows studios to hit global release dates without sacrificing quality, helping developers achieve simultaneous launches (sim-ship) across multiple regions.

Yes, XTM handles audio localisation alongside text. The platform manages voice scripts, timing sheets, and audio file versions while linking everything back to dialogue and cutscenes. Teams can assign voice talent, track script updates, and manage multilingual audio assets consistently. This ensures lip-sync accuracy, tone alignment, and cultural appropriateness across languages. By coordinating audio and text localisation together, XTM helps studios deliver polished experiences across every market.

Games evolve constantly, with patches, new features, and dialogue changes introduced mid-cycle. XTM detects updates automatically via repository integrations and highlights only the modified sections for translation. Previous work is reused from translation memory, ensuring consistency while reducing rework. This continuous localisation approach keeps translations aligned with development updates, cutting costs and delays, and helping studios maintain smooth production cycles.

XTM combines AI-powered checks with human review to maintain quality at scale. Translators work with visual previews, seeing their text in real game environments. SmartContext enforces terminology, while AI scoring highlights weak translations for targeted review. Human linguists focus where they’re most needed, reducing revision cycles and improving overall accuracy. This ensures your game’s tone, cultural references, and technical details are correct before release.

XTM is built with enterprise-level security. We comply with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR, ensuring that your unreleased assets remain protected. All data is encrypted, access is restricted through role-based permissions, and audit trails record every action. Confidentiality agreements safeguard sensitive material further. With these measures, you can collaborate with global translation teams confidently, knowing your game content and intellectual property are safe.

Costs depend on project scope, language count, and content complexity. A small mobile game might only require a modest budget, whereas a AAA game with voice acting in 20+ languages is more substantial. XTM lowers costs by reusing translations, automating workflows, and cutting manual reviews, typically reducing expenses by 30–50% compared to traditional localisation approaches. Contact us for a tailored estimate based on your project’s requirements.