To add Arabic commentary to FIFA 22, change the Commentary Language setting in the in-game Audio menu and download the free language pack when prompted. This official method works on PlayStation and Xbox without modifying any game files, so you can switch to Arabic commentary safely and revert to English anytime. On PC, the commentary language may be locked to the game's installation language.
How to add Arabic commentary to FIFA 22 using the official in-game menu
The cleanest way to get Arabic commentary is through the game’s own settings, not by patching files. From the main menu, go to Customise > Settings > Game Settings, then open the Audio tab. Highlight Commentary Language, pick Arabic, and confirm the download prompt. This triggers a one-time language pack download, and once installed, the commentary stays Arabic until you change it back.
Official step-by-step instructions for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC
These exact button presses work for PS and Xbox controllers on console (when using a controller). On the main menu:
- Select Customise.
- Select Settings.
- Select Game Settings.
- Press R2 (PlayStation) or RT (Xbox) to jump to the Audio tab.
- Press R1 (PlayStation) or RB (Xbox) to open 11-A-SIDE AUDIO.
- Highlight Commentary Language.
- Use the left/right directional pad buttons to select Arabic.
- Press the indicated button (e.g., A on Xbox or X on PlayStation) to download the Arabic commentary pack when the prompt appears.
After the download finishes, the commentary will switch to Arabic immediately. If you skip the download, the game will keep using English, so make sure you confirm the prompt.
What to do if the Arabic commentary is greyed out or missing
If Arabic is greyed out or absent from the list, the issue is usually regional or platform-related. On PlayStation and Xbox, Arabic commentary may only be included in the Middle East version of the game. If you bought the game outside that region, the option might not appear at all. On PC, the commentary language can be locked to the game’s installation language. If you’re using the EA app and Arabic is missing, you may need to reinstall the game with the EA app set to Arabic. First, change the EA app’s language via the menu icon (three horizontal lines) > Settings > Application > Language, then reinstall FIFA 22. This changes the game’s base audio language, which includes commentary. Note that the EA app’s language setting alone does not change in-game commentary, only the installation language does. If you bought a language-specific version of the game by mistake, contact EA support for help.
Adding Arabic commentary on Nintendo Switch
On Nintendo Switch, you don’t use an in-game menu path. Instead, go to the Nintendo eShop and download the free DLC titled FIFA 22 In-Game Commentary, Arabic (419 MB). Once downloaded, launch the game, and the Arabic commentary will be available in the audio settings. This DLC is separate from the base game, so you must install it manually from the store before the option appears.
Why you should not use unofficial commentary patches
Many online guides tell you to download a “patch” that replaces original game files with Arabic audio. That method is risky: it can corrupt your installation, trigger anti-cheat issues, and break future game updates. It also goes against EA’s intended system, which already provides an official downloadable language pack. The official method is safer because it doesn’t touch game files, it just downloads the commentary data into the game’s own storage. If you ever want to revert to English, you simply change the setting back in the same menu. Unofficial patches offer no such safety net and can permanently damage your game. Stick to the official in-game download or the Switch DLC, and you’ll get Arabic commentary without any file tampering.
