Alternatively, if you have a non-Steam version of the game:
Many older copies of Port Royale 2 use a cracked executable to bypass CD checks. Cracks are often made for a specific release group and hard-code file paths. port royale 2 could not find translation files link
Modern Windows protects system folders. If your game is installed in C:\Program Files (x86)\Ascaron\Port Royale 2 , the game may not have permission to even read its own translation folder. Alternatively, if you have a non-Steam version of
The original Port Royale 2 (released 2004) uses a relative file path system that fails on modern: If your game is installed in C:\Program Files
If you're playing an outdated version of the game, it's possible that the translation files are no longer compatible. Check the game's official website or a trusted game distribution platform for updates.
The error message in Port Royale 2