Open the blank text file, type Language=en (or your preferred language code), and save it.

While the error can appear in many titles, it is most commonly reported in:

Click the three lines (menu) in the top-left corner > Select Help > Click App Recovery > Click Clear Cache .

The error is a known issue specifically tied to Total War: SHOGUN 2

Look for the folder named after your game or game publisher (e.g., Battlefield 1 or BioWare ).

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This error typically indicates that the game's engine cannot find the necessary language configuration file required to render text, menus, or subtitles in DirectX 11 mode. It is frequently caused by incomplete installations, file corruption, or overzealous antivirus software.

In Steam, change the game's language to something else (e.g., French), let it download a small update, and then switch it back to your preferred language. This often forces the localization files to re-index correctly.

The absolute most common cause is a corrupted installation. Instead of reinstalling the entire game, you can force your game launcher to scan for missing or broken files.

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I can then give a more targeted solution.