diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 348f8f3b6e..fd3d3c2c1d 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -30,6 +30,9 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
 - Added randomly selected Loading Screen background images
 - Added options to disable clouds and to use cheaper water rendering
 - Added client-side character saving
+- Added a localization system to provide multi-language support
+  to voxygen
+- Added French language for Voxygen
 
 ### Changed
 
diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 4446d54ec5..434a8f7f4b 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -760,6 +760,11 @@ dependencies = [
  "syn 0.15.44 (registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index)",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "deunicode"
+version = "1.0.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "directories"
 version = "2.0.2"
@@ -3251,6 +3256,7 @@ dependencies = [
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  "criterion 0.3.0 (registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index)",
  "crossbeam 0.7.2 (registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index)",
+ "deunicode 1.0.0 (registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index)",
  "directories 2.0.2 (registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index)",
  "dispatch 0.1.4 (registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index)",
  "dot_vox 4.0.0 (registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index)",
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+"checksum deunicode 1.0.0 (registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index)" = "ca8a0f5bbdedde60605d0719b998e282af68e2b1c50203110211fe4abe857560"
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diff --git a/assets/voxygen/i18n/en.ron b/assets/voxygen/i18n/en.ron
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..064997dd40
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/voxygen/i18n/en.ron
@@ -0,0 +1,337 @@
+/// Translation document instructions
+/// 
+/// In order to keep localization documents readible please follow the following
+/// rules:
+/// - separate the string map sections using a commentary describing the purpose
+///   of the next section
+/// - prepend multi-line strings with a commentary
+/// - append one blank lines after a multi-line strings and two after sections
+///
+/// To add a new language in Veloren, just write an additional `.ron` file in 
+/// `assets/voxygen/i18n` and that's it!
+
+/// Localization for "global" English
+VoxygenLocalization(
+    metadata: (
+        language_name: "English",
+        language_identifier: "en",
+    ),
+    convert_utf8_to_ascii: false,
+    string_map: {
+        /// Start Common section
+        // Texts used in multiple locations with the same formatting
+        "common.username": "username",
+        "common.singleplayer": "Singleplayer",
+        "common.multiplayer": "Multiplayer",
+        "common.servers": "Servers",
+        "common.quit": "Quit",
+        "common.settings": "Settings",
+        "common.languages": "Languages",
+        "common.interface": "Interface",
+        "common.gameplay": "Gameplay",
+        "common.controls": "Controls",
+        "common.video": "Video",
+        "common.sound": "Sound",
+        "common.resume": "Resume",
+        "common.characters": "Characters",
+        "common.close": "Close",
+        "common.yes": "Yes",
+        "common.no": "No",
+        "common.back": "Back",
+        "common.create": "Create",
+        "common.okay": "Okay",
+        "common.disclaimer": "Disclaimer",
+        "common.cancel": "Cancel",
+        "common.none": "None",
+
+        // Message when connection to the server is lost
+        "common.connection_lost": r#"Connection lost!
+Did the server restart?
+Is the client up to date?"#,
+
+
+        "common.races.orc": "Orc",
+        "common.races.human": "Human",
+        "common.races.dwarf": "Dwarf",
+        "common.races.elf": "Elf",
+        "common.races.undead": "Undead",
+        "common.races.danari": "Danari",
+
+        "common.weapons.axe": "Axe",
+        "common.weapons.sword": "Sword",
+        "common.weapons.staff": "Staff",
+        "common.weapons.bow": "Bow",
+        "common.weapons.hammer": "Hammer",
+        /// End Common section
+
+
+        /// Start Main screen section
+        "main.connecting": "Connecting",
+        "main.creating_world": "Creating world",
+
+        // Welcome notice that appears the first time Veloren is started
+        "main.notice": r#"Welcome to the alpha version of Veloren!
+
+Before you dive into the fun, please keep a few things in mind:
+
+- This is a very early alpha. Expect bugs, extremely unfinished gameplay, unpolished mechanics, and missing features. 
+- If you have constructive feedback or bug reports, you can contact us via Reddit, GitLab, or our community Discord server.
+- Veloren is licensed under the GPL 3 open-source licence. That means you're free to play, modify, and redistribute the game however you wish (provided derived work is also under GPL 3).
+- Veloren is a non-profit community project, and everybody working on it is a volunteer.
+If you like what you see, you're welcome to join the development or art teams!
+- 'Voxel RPG' is a genre in its own right. First-person shooters used to be called Doom clones.
+
+Like them, we're trying to build a niche. This game is not a clone, and its development will diverge from existing games in the future.
+
+Thanks for taking the time to read this notice, we hope you enjoy the game!
+
+~ The Veloren Devs"#,
+
+        // Login process description
+        "main.login_process": r#"Information on the Login Process:
+
+The name you put in will be your character name ingame.
+                                        
+Character names and appearances will be saved on your computer.
+
+Levels/Items are not saved yet."#,
+
+
+        /// End Main screen section
+
+
+        /// Start HUD Section
+        "hud.do_not_show_on_startup": "Don't show this on Startup",
+        "hud.show_tips": "Show Tips",
+        "hud.quests": "Quests",
+        "hud.you_died": "You Died",
+        
+        "hud.press_key_to_show_keybindings_fmt": "Press {key} to show keybindings",
+        "hud.press_key_to_show_debug_info_fmt": "Press {key} to show debug info",
+        "hud.press_key_to_toggle_keybindings_fmt": "Press {key} to toogle keybindings",
+        "hud.press_key_to_toggle_debug_info_fmt": "Press {key} to toogle debug info",
+
+        // Respawn message
+        "hud.press_key_to_respawn": r#"Press {key} to respawn at your Waypoint.
+
+Press Enter, type in /waypoint and confirm to set it here."#,
+
+        // Welcome message
+        "hud.welcome": r#"Welcome to the Veloren Alpha!,
+
+
+Some tips before you start:
+
+
+MOST IMPORTANTLY: To set your respawn point type /waypoint into the chat.
+
+This can also be done when you are already dead!
+
+
+Press F1 to see the available key commands.
+
+Type /help into the chat to see chat commands
+
+
+There are chests and other objects randomly spawning in the World!
+
+Right-Click to collect them.
+
+To actually use whatever you loot from those chests open your inventory with 'B'.
+
+Double click the items in your bag to use or equip them.
+
+Throw them away by clicking them once and clicking outside of the bag
+
+
+Nights can get pretty dark in Veloren.
+
+Light your lantern by typing /lantern into the chat
+
+
+Want to free your cursor to close this window? Press TAB!
+
+
+Enjoy your stay in the World of Veloren."#,
+
+        "hud.settings.general": "General",
+        "hud.settings.help_window": "Help Window",
+        "hud.settings.debug_info": "Debug Info",
+        "hud.settings.tips_on_startup": "Tips-On-Startup",
+        "hud.settings.ui_scale": "UI-Scale",
+        "hud.settings.relative_scaling": "Relative Scaling",
+        "hud.settings.custom_scaling": "Custom Scaling",
+        "hud.settings.crosshair": "Crosshair",
+        "hud.settings.transparency": "Transparency",
+        "hud.settings.hotbar": "Hotbar",
+        "hud.settings.toggle_bar_experience": "Toggle Experience Bar",
+        "hud.settings.toggle_shortcuts": "Toggle Shortcuts",
+        "hud.settings.toggle_bar_experience": "Toggle Shortcuts",
+        "hud.settings.scrolling_combat_text": "Scrolling Combat Text",
+        "hud.settings.single_damage_number": "Single Damage Numbers",
+        "hud.settings.cumulated_damage": "Cumulated Damage",
+        "hud.settings.incoming_damage": "Incoming Damage",
+        "hud.settings.cumulated_incoming_damage": "Cumulated Incoming Damage",
+        "hud.settings.energybar_numbers": "Energybar Numbers",
+        "hud.settings.values": "Values",
+        "hud.settings.percentages": "Percentages",
+        "hud.settings.chat": "Chat",
+        "hud.settings.background_transparency": "Background Transparency",
+
+        "hud.settings.pan_sensitivity": "Pan Sensitivity",
+        "hud.settings.zoom_sensitivity": "Zoom Sensitivity",
+        "hud.settings.invert_scroll_zoom": "Invert Scroll Zoom",
+        "hud.settings.invert_mouse_y_axis": "Invert Mouse Y Axis",
+
+        "hud.settings.view_distance": "View Distance",
+        "hud.settings.maximum_fps": "Maximum FPS",
+        "hud.settings.fov": "Field of View (deg)",
+        "hud.settings.antialiasing_mode": "AntiAliasing Mode",
+        "hud.settings.cloud_rendering_mode": "Cloud Rendering Mode",
+        "hud.settings.fluid_rendering_mode": "Fluid Rendering Mode",
+        "hud.settings.fluid_rendering_mode.cheap": "Cheap",
+        "hud.settings.fluid_rendering_mode.shiny": "Shiny",
+        "hud.settings.cloud_rendering_mode.regular": "Regular",
+
+        "hud.settings.music_volume": "Music Volume",
+        "hud.settings.sound_effect_volume": "Sound Effects Volume",
+        "hud.settings.audio_device": "Audio Device",
+
+        // Control list
+        "hud.settings.control_names": r#"Free Cursor
+Toggle Help Window
+Toggle Interface
+Toggle FPS and Debug Info
+Take Screenshot
+Toggle Nametags
+Toggle Fullscreen
+
+
+Move Forward
+Move Left
+Move Right
+Move Backwards
+
+Jump
+
+Glider
+
+Dodge
+
+Roll
+
+Climb
+
+Climb down
+
+Auto Walk
+
+Sheathe/Draw Weapons
+
+Put on/Remove Helmet
+
+Sit
+
+Mount
+
+Interact
+
+
+Basic Attack
+Secondary Attack/Block/Aim
+
+
+Skillbar Slot 1
+Skillbar Slot 2
+Skillbar Slot 3
+Skillbar Slot 4
+Skillbar Slot 5
+Skillbar Slot 6
+Skillbar Slot 7
+Skillbar Slot 8
+Skillbar Slot 9
+Skillbar Slot 10
+
+
+Pause Menu
+Settings
+Social
+Map
+Spellbook
+Character
+Questlog
+Bag
+
+
+
+Send Chat Message
+Scroll Chat
+
+
+Chat commands:  
+
+/alias [Name] - Change your Chat Name   
+/tp [Name] - Teleports you to another player    
+/jump <dx> <dy> <dz> - Offset your position 
+/goto <x> <y> <z> - Teleport to a position  
+/kill - Kill yourself   
+/pig - Spawn pig NPC    
+/wolf - Spawn wolf NPC  
+/help - Display chat commands"#,
+
+        "hud.social": "Social",
+        "hud.social.online": "Online",
+        "hud.social.friends": "Friends",
+        "hud.social.not_yet_available": "Not yet available",
+        "hud.social.Faction": "Faction",
+        "hud.social.play_online_fmt": "{nb_player} player(s) online",
+
+        "hud.spell": "Spell",
+        /// End HUD section
+
+
+        /// Start chracter selection section
+        "char_selection.delete_permanently": "Permanently delete this Character?",
+        "char_selection.change_server": "Change Server",
+        "char_selection.enter_world": "Enter World",
+        "char_selection.logout": "Logout",
+        "char_selection.create_new_charater": "Create New Character",
+        "char_selection.character_creation": "Character Creation",
+
+        "char_selection.human_default": "Human Default",
+        "char_selection.level_fmt": "Level {level_nb}",
+        "char_selection.uncanny_valley": "Uncanny Valley",
+        "char_selection.plains_of_uncertainty": "Plains of Uncertainty",
+        "char_selection.beard": "Beard",
+        "char_selection.hair_style": "Beard",
+        "char_selection.hair_color": "Beard",
+        "char_selection.chest_color": "Chest color",
+        "char_selection.eye_color": "Eye color",
+        "char_selection.skin": "Skin",
+        "char_selection.eyebrows": "Eyebrows",
+        "char_selection.accessories": "Accessories",
+
+        /// End chracter selection section
+
+
+        /// Start character window section
+        "character_window.character_name": "Character Name",
+        // Charater stats
+        "character_window.character_stats": r#"Stamina
+
+Strength
+
+Dexterity
+
+Intelligence"#,
+
+
+        /// Start character window section
+        
+
+        /// Start Escape Menu Section
+        "esc_menu.logout": "Logout",
+        "esc_menu.quit_game": "Quit Game",
+        /// End Escape Menu Section
+    }
+)
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/assets/voxygen/i18n/fr_FR.ron b/assets/voxygen/i18n/fr_FR.ron
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..e6f772dd35
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/voxygen/i18n/fr_FR.ron
@@ -0,0 +1,303 @@
+/// Localization for French (France locale)
+VoxygenLocalization(
+    metadata: (
+        language_name: "Français",
+        language_identifier: "fr_FR",
+    ),
+    convert_utf8_to_ascii: true,
+    string_map: {
+        // Common texts used in multiple locations
+        "common.username": "pseudo",
+        "common.singleplayer": "Solo",
+        "common.multiplayer": "Multijoueur",
+        "common.servers": "Serveurs",
+        "common.quit": "Quitter",
+        "common.settings": "Paramètres",
+        "common.languages": "Langues",
+        "common.interface": "Interface",
+        "common.gameplay": "Gameplay",
+        "common.controls": "Controles",
+        "common.video": "Video",
+        "common.sound": "Audio",
+        "common.resume": "Reprendre",
+        "common.characters": "Personages",
+        "common.close": "Fermer",
+        "common.create": "Créer",
+        "common.back": "Retour",
+        "common.yes": "Oui",
+        "common.no": "Non",
+        "common.okay": "Compris",
+        "common.cancel": "Annuler",
+        "common.none": "Aucun",
+
+        "common.races.orc": "Orc",
+        "common.races.human": "Humain",
+        "common.races.dwarf": "Nain",
+        "common.races.elf": "Elfe",
+        "common.races.undead": "Mort vivant",
+        "common.races.danari": "Danari",
+
+        "common.weapons.axe": "Hâche",
+        "common.weapons.sword": "Épée",
+        "common.weapons.staff": "Bâton",
+        "common.weapons.bow": "Arc",
+        "common.weapons.hammer": "Marteau",
+
+        // Message when connection to the server is lost
+        "common.connection_lost": r#"Connexion perdue!
+Le serveur a-il redémarré?
+Le client est-il à jour?"#,
+
+
+        // Main screen texts
+        "main.connecting": "Connexion",
+        "main.creating_world": "Création du monde",
+        "main.notice": r#"Bienvenue dans la version alpha de Veloren!
+
+Avant de commencer à vous amuser, merci de garder les choses suivantes en tête:
+
+- Il s'agit d'une version alpha très jeune. Attendez-vous à des bugs, un gameplay non terminé, des mécaniques non peaufinées et des fonctionalités manquantes.
+- Si vous avez des retours constructifs ou avez detecté un bug, vous pouvez nous contacter via Reddit, GitLab ou notre communauté Discord.
+- Veloren est un logiciel open-source sour licence GPL3. Cela signifit que vous êtes libre de jouer, modfier et redistribuer le jeu comme il vous semble (licence contaminante sous GPL 3 pour toute modification)
+- Veloren est un projet communautaire à but non-lucratif développé par des bénévolles.
+Si vous apprecier ce jeu, vous êtes les bienvenues pour rejoindre les équipes de développement ou d'artistes!
+- Le genre 'Voxel RPG' est un genre à part entiere. Les FPS étaient appelé Doom-like. De la même façon, nous essayons de construire un genre à part entière. Ce jeu n'est pas un clone et ses mechaniques changeront au cours du developpement. 
+
+Merci d'avoir pris le temps de lire cette notice, nous esperons que vous apprecierez le jeu!
+
+~ L'équipe de Veloren"#,
+
+
+        "main.login_process": r#"Information sur la procédure de connexion:
+
+L'identifiant de connexion sera votre pseudo en jeu.
+
+Le nom et l'apparence que vous choisirez seront
+sauvegardés sur votre ordinateur.
+
+Les niveaux/objets ne sont pas sauvegardés."#,
+
+
+        // HUD texts
+        "hud.you_died": "Vous êtes mort",
+        "hud.do_not_show_on_startup": "Ne pas afficher au démarage",
+        "hud.press_key_to_show_keybindings_fmt": "Appuyer sur {key} pour afficher les contrôles",
+        "hud.settings.toggle_shortcuts": "Activer les raccourcis",
+        "hud.show_tips": "Voir les astuces",
+        "hud.quests": "Quêtes",
+        "hud.spell": "Sorts",
+        "hud.press_key_to_toggle_debug_info_fmt": "Appuyer sur {key} pour activer les informations de debogage",
+        "hud.press_key_to_show_debug_info_fmt": "Appuyer sur {key} pour afficher les informations de debogage",
+        "hud.press_key_to_toggle_keybindings_fmt": "Appuyer sur {key} pour afficher les contrôles",
+
+
+        /// Respawn message
+        "hud.press_key_to_respawn": r#"Appuyer sur {key} pour revivre à votre point de repère.
+
+Appuyez sur Entrée, taper /waypoint pour configurer le point de repère à l'endroit actuel"#,
+
+
+        /// Welcome message
+        "hud.welcome": r#"Bienvenue dans la version Alpha de Veloren!
+
+
+Quelques astuces avant de démarrer:
+
+
+POINT LE PLUS IMPORTANT: Pour configurer votre point de resurection tapez
+/waypoint dans le chat. (y-compris si vous être déjà mort!)
+        
+
+Appuyer sur F1 pour voir les commandes disponibles.
+
+Tapez /help dans le chat pour voir les commandes du chat.
+
+
+Des coffres et autres objets sont disposés aléatoirement dans le monde!
+
+Utilisez le click droit pour le collecter.
+
+Pour utilisez ce que vous ramassez des coffres, ouvrez votre inventaire avec 'B'.
+
+Double cliquez sur les éléments de votre sac pour les utiliser ou les équiper.
+
+Jettez-les en cliquant sur un element puis en cliquant en dehors du sac.
+
+Les nuits peuvent être très sombre à Veloren.
+
+Allumez votre lanterne en tapant /lantern dans le chat.
+
+Vous souhaitez libérer votre souris pour fermer cette fenêtre? Tapez sur TAB!
+
+Profitez de votre séjour dans le monde de Veloren."#,
+
+        "hud.settings.general": "Général",
+        "hud.settings.help_window": "Fenêtre d'aide",
+        "hud.settings.debug_info": "Information de débogage",
+        "hud.settings.tips_on_startup": "Astuces au démarrage",
+
+        "hud.settings.ui_scale": "Echelle de l'interface",
+        "hud.settings.relative_scaling": "Echelle relative",
+        "hud.settings.custom_scaling": "Echelle personalisée",
+
+        "hud.settings.crosshair": "Réticule",
+        "hud.settings.transparency": "Transparence",
+        "hud.settings.hotbar": "Barre active",
+        "hud.settings.toggle_bar_experience": "Activer la barre d'experience",
+
+        "hud.settings.scrolling_combat_text": "Texte de combat défillant",
+        "hud.settings.single_damage_number": "Dégat adversaire (par dégat)",
+        "hud.settings.cumulated_damage": "Dégat adversaire (cumulé)",
+        "hud.settings.incoming_damage": "Dégat personnage (par dégat)",
+        "hud.settings.cumulated_incoming_damage": "Dégat personnage (cumulé)",
+
+        "hud.settings.energybar_numbers": "Nombre des barres d'energie",
+        "hud.settings.none": "Aucuns",
+        "hud.settings.values": "Valeurs",
+        "hud.settings.percentages": "Pourcentages",
+
+        "hud.settings.chat": "Tchat",
+        "hud.settings.background_transparency": "Transparence du fond",
+
+        "hud.settings.pan_sensitivity": "Sensibilité de la souris",
+        "hud.settings.zoom_sensitivity": "Sensibilité du zoom",
+        "hud.settings.invert_scroll_zoom": "Inverser la molette",
+        "hud.settings.invert_mouse_y_axis": "Inverser l'axe Y",
+
+        "hud.settings.view_distance": "Distance d'affichage",
+        "hud.settings.maximum_fps": "Limite FPS",
+        "hud.settings.fov": "Champs de vision (FOV)",
+        "hud.settings.antialiasing_mode": "Mode anticrénelage",
+        "hud.settings.cloud_rendering_mode": "Rendu des nuages",
+        "hud.settings.fluid_rendering_mode": "Rendu des fluides",
+        "hud.settings.fluid_rendering_mode.cheap": "Rapide",
+        "hud.settings.fluid_rendering_mode.shiny": "Qualité",
+        "hud.settings.cloud_rendering_mode.regular": "Normal",
+
+        "hud.settings.music_volume": "Volume de la musique",
+        "hud.settings.sound_effect_volume": "Volume des effets",
+        "hud.settings.audio_device": "Périphérique audio",
+
+        "hud.settings.control_names": r#"Libérer le curseur
+Activer la fenêtre d'aide
+Activer l'interface
+Activer la fenêtre de débogage
+Prendre une capture d'écran
+Activer les noms de personnage
+Activer le mode plein écran
+
+
+Avancer
+Aller à gauche
+Aller à droite
+Aller en arriere
+
+Sauter
+
+Planer
+
+Esquiver
+
+Roullade
+
+Escalader
+
+Desescalader
+
+Marche automatique
+
+Ranger/Sortir les armes
+
+Mettre/Enlever le casque
+
+S'assoir
+
+Monter
+
+Intéragir
+
+
+Attaque basique
+Attaque secondaire/Bloquer/Viser
+
+
+Barre de compétence 1
+Barre de compétence 2
+Barre de compétence 3
+Barre de compétence 4
+Barre de compétence 5
+Barre de compétence 6
+Barre de compétence 7
+Barre de compétence 8
+Barre de compétence 9
+Barre de compétence 10
+
+
+Pause
+Paramètres
+Social
+Carte
+Livre de sorts
+Personnages
+Livre de quêtes
+Sac à dos
+
+
+
+Envoyer un message
+Défiler dans le tchat
+
+
+Commandes du tchat:
+
+/alias [Nom] - Changer de nom
+/tp [Nom] - Se téléporter vers un autre joueur  
+/jump <dx> <dy> <dz> - Sauter à partir de votre position
+/goto <x> <y> <z> - Se téléporter à une position
+/kill - Se suicider
+/pig - Faire aparaitre un cochon PNJ    
+/wolf - Faire aparaitre un loup PNJ
+/help - Afficher les commandes de tchat"#,
+
+
+        "hud.social": "Social",
+        "hud.social.friends": "Amis",
+        "hud.social.Faction": "Faction",
+        "hud.social.online": "Jeu en ligne",
+        "hud.social.not_yet_available": "Pas encore disponible",
+        "hud.social.play_online_fmt": "{nb_player} joueurs en ligne",
+        "char_selection.change_server": "Changer de serveur",
+        "char_selection.delete_permanently": "Supprimer",
+
+
+        "esc_menu.quit_game": "Quitter le jeu",
+        "esc_menu.logout": "Deconnexion",
+
+
+        "char_selection.beard": "Barbe",
+        "char_selection.hair_style": "Coupe de cheveux",
+        "char_selection.hair_color": "Couleur de cheveux",
+        "char_selection.skin": "Couleur de peau",
+        "char_selection.eyebrows": "Sourcils",
+        "char_selection.eye_color": "Couleur des yeux",
+        "char_selection.accessories": "Accessoires",
+        "char_selection.level_fmt": "Niveau {level_nb}",
+        "char_selection.create_new_charater": "Créer un nouveau personnage",
+        "char_selection.human_default": "Humain par défault",
+        "char_selection.uncanny_valley": "Vallée dérangeante",
+        "char_selection.chest_color": "Couleur du buste",
+        "char_selection.logout": "Se déconnecter",
+        "char_selection.enter_world": "Entrer dans le monde",
+        "char_selection.plains_of_uncertainty": "Plaines de l'incertitude",
+        "char_selection.character_creation": "Création de personnages",
+
+        "character_window.character_name": "Personnage",
+        "character_window.character_stats": r#"Endurance
+
+Force
+
+Dexterité
+
+Intelligence"#,
+    }
+)
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/voxygen/Cargo.toml b/voxygen/Cargo.toml
index aab878573f..2db1f7d0a4 100644
--- a/voxygen/Cargo.toml
+++ b/voxygen/Cargo.toml
@@ -63,6 +63,7 @@ hashbrown = { version = "0.6.2", features = ["serde", "nightly"] }
 chrono = "0.4.9"
 rust-argon2 = "0.5"
 bincode = "1.2"
+deunicode = "1.0"
 
 [target.'cfg(target_os = "macos")'.dependencies]
 dispatch = "0.1.4"
diff --git a/voxygen/src/hud/character_window.rs b/voxygen/src/hud/character_window.rs
index 93a579ae8f..49e20081ef 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/hud/character_window.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/hud/character_window.rs
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 use super::{img_ids::Imgs, Fonts, Show, TEXT_COLOR, XP_COLOR};
+use crate::i18n::VoxygenLocalization;
 use common::comp::Stats;
 use conrod_core::{
     color,
@@ -72,18 +73,26 @@ pub struct CharacterWindow<'a> {
     imgs: &'a Imgs,
     fonts: &'a Fonts,
     stats: &'a Stats,
+    localized_strings: &'a std::sync::Arc<VoxygenLocalization>,
 
     #[conrod(common_builder)]
     common: widget::CommonBuilder,
 }
 
 impl<'a> CharacterWindow<'a> {
-    pub fn new(_show: &'a Show, stats: &'a Stats, imgs: &'a Imgs, fonts: &'a Fonts) -> Self {
+    pub fn new(
+        _show: &'a Show,
+        stats: &'a Stats,
+        imgs: &'a Imgs,
+        fonts: &'a Fonts,
+        localized_strings: &'a std::sync::Arc<VoxygenLocalization>,
+    ) -> Self {
         Self {
             _show,
             imgs,
             fonts,
             stats,
+            localized_strings,
             common: widget::CommonBuilder::default(),
         }
     }
@@ -144,12 +153,16 @@ impl<'a> Widget for CharacterWindow<'a> {
 
         // Title
         // TODO: Use an actual character name.
-        Text::new("Character Name")
-            .mid_top_with_margin_on(state.charwindow_frame, 6.0)
-            .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
-            .font_size(14)
-            .color(TEXT_COLOR)
-            .set(state.charwindow_title, ui);
+        Text::new(
+            &self
+                .localized_strings
+                .get("character_window.character_name"),
+        )
+        .mid_top_with_margin_on(state.charwindow_frame, 6.0)
+        .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
+        .font_size(14)
+        .color(TEXT_COLOR)
+        .set(state.charwindow_title, ui);
 
         // Content Alignment
         Rectangle::fill_with([95.0 * 4.0, 108.0 * 4.0], color::TRANSPARENT)
@@ -381,13 +394,9 @@ impl<'a> Widget for CharacterWindow<'a> {
 
         // Stats
         Text::new(
-            "Stamina\n\
-             \n\
-             Strength\n\
-             \n\
-             Dexterity\n\
-             \n\
-             Intelligence",
+            &self
+                .localized_strings
+                .get("character_window.character_stats"),
         )
         .top_left_with_margins_on(state.charwindow_rectangle, 140.0, 5.0)
         .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
diff --git a/voxygen/src/hud/esc_menu.rs b/voxygen/src/hud/esc_menu.rs
index 88ec9bc052..2c7269a955 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/hud/esc_menu.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/hud/esc_menu.rs
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
+use super::{img_ids::Imgs, settings_window::SettingsTab, Fonts, TEXT_COLOR};
+use crate::i18n::VoxygenLocalization;
 use conrod_core::{
     widget::{self, Button, Image},
     widget_ids, Labelable, Positionable, Sizeable, Widget, WidgetCommon,
 };
 
-use super::{img_ids::Imgs, settings_window::SettingsTab, Fonts, TEXT_COLOR};
-
 widget_ids! {
     struct Ids {
         esc_bg,
@@ -22,15 +22,22 @@ widget_ids! {
 pub struct EscMenu<'a> {
     imgs: &'a Imgs,
     _fonts: &'a Fonts,
+    localized_strings: &'a std::sync::Arc<VoxygenLocalization>,
+
     #[conrod(common_builder)]
     common: widget::CommonBuilder,
 }
 
 impl<'a> EscMenu<'a> {
-    pub fn new(imgs: &'a Imgs, _fonts: &'a Fonts) -> Self {
+    pub fn new(
+        imgs: &'a Imgs,
+        _fonts: &'a Fonts,
+        localized_strings: &'a std::sync::Arc<VoxygenLocalization>,
+    ) -> Self {
         Self {
             imgs,
             _fonts,
+            localized_strings,
             common: widget::CommonBuilder::default(),
         }
     }
@@ -82,7 +89,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for EscMenu<'a> {
             .w_h(210.0, 50.0)
             .hover_image(self.imgs.button_hover)
             .press_image(self.imgs.button_press)
-            .label("Resume")
+            .label(&self.localized_strings.get("common.resume"))
             .label_y(conrod_core::position::Relative::Scalar(3.0))
             .label_color(TEXT_COLOR)
             .label_font_size(20)
@@ -98,7 +105,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for EscMenu<'a> {
             .w_h(210.0, 50.0)
             .hover_image(self.imgs.button_hover)
             .press_image(self.imgs.button_press)
-            .label("Settings")
+            .label(&self.localized_strings.get("common.settings"))
             .label_y(conrod_core::position::Relative::Scalar(3.0))
             .label_color(TEXT_COLOR)
             .label_font_size(20)
@@ -113,7 +120,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for EscMenu<'a> {
             .w_h(210.0, 50.0)
             .hover_image(self.imgs.button_hover)
             .press_image(self.imgs.button_press)
-            .label("Controls")
+            .label(&self.localized_strings.get("common.controls"))
             .label_y(conrod_core::position::Relative::Scalar(3.0))
             .label_color(TEXT_COLOR)
             .label_font_size(20)
@@ -128,7 +135,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for EscMenu<'a> {
             .w_h(210.0, 50.0)
             .hover_image(self.imgs.button_hover)
             .press_image(self.imgs.button_press)
-            .label("Characters")
+            .label(&self.localized_strings.get("common.characters"))
             .label_y(conrod_core::position::Relative::Scalar(3.0))
             .label_color(TEXT_COLOR)
             .label_font_size(20)
@@ -143,7 +150,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for EscMenu<'a> {
             .w_h(210.0, 50.0)
             .hover_image(self.imgs.button_hover)
             .press_image(self.imgs.button_press)
-            .label("Logout")
+            .label(&self.localized_strings.get("esc_menu.logout"))
             .label_y(conrod_core::position::Relative::Scalar(3.0))
             .label_color(TEXT_COLOR)
             .label_font_size(20)
@@ -158,7 +165,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for EscMenu<'a> {
             .w_h(210.0, 50.0)
             .hover_image(self.imgs.button_hover)
             .press_image(self.imgs.button_press)
-            .label("Quit Game")
+            .label(&self.localized_strings.get("esc_menu.quit_game"))
             .label_y(conrod_core::position::Relative::Scalar(3.0))
             .label_color(TEXT_COLOR)
             .label_font_size(20)
diff --git a/voxygen/src/hud/mod.rs b/voxygen/src/hud/mod.rs
index 2b5eb02237..630618b8a7 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/hud/mod.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/hud/mod.rs
@@ -36,6 +36,7 @@ use spell::Spell;
 
 use crate::{
     ecs::comp as vcomp,
+    i18n::{i18n_asset_key, LanguageMetadata, VoxygenLocalization},
     render::{AaMode, CloudMode, Consts, FluidMode, Globals, Renderer},
     scene::camera::Camera,
     //settings::ControlSettings,
@@ -44,7 +45,7 @@ use crate::{
     GlobalState,
 };
 use client::{Client, Event as ClientEvent};
-use common::{comp, terrain::TerrainChunk, vol::RectRasterableVol};
+use common::{assets::load_expect, comp, terrain::TerrainChunk, vol::RectRasterableVol};
 use conrod_core::{
     image::Id,
     text::cursor::Index,
@@ -225,6 +226,7 @@ pub enum Event {
     DropInventorySlot(usize),
     Logout,
     Quit,
+    ChangeLanguage(LanguageMetadata),
 }
 
 // TODO: Are these the possible layouts we want?
@@ -529,6 +531,10 @@ impl Hud {
             common::util::GIT_VERSION.to_string()
         );
 
+        let localized_strings = load_expect::<VoxygenLocalization>(&i18n_asset_key(
+            &global_state.settings.language.selected_language,
+        ));
+
         if self.show.ingame {
             let ecs = client.state().ecs();
             let pos = ecs.read_storage::<comp::Pos>();
@@ -1208,42 +1214,7 @@ impl Hud {
         }
 
         // Introduction Text
-        let intro_text: &'static str = "Welcome to the Veloren Alpha!\n\
-             \n\
-             \n\
-             Some tips before you start:\n\
-             \n\
-             \n\
-             MOST IMPORTANTLY: To set your respawn point type /waypoint into the chat.\n\
-             \n\
-             This can also be done when you are already dead!\n\
-             \n\
-             \n\
-             Press F1 to see the available key commands.\n\
-             \n\
-             Type /help into the chat to see chat commands\n\
-             \n\
-             \n\
-             There are chests and other objects randomly spawning in the World!\n\
-             \n\
-             Right-Click to collect them.\n\
-             \n\
-             To actually use whatever you loot from those chests open your inventory with 'B'.\n\
-             \n\
-             Double click the items in your bag to use or equip them.\n\
-             \n\
-             Throw them away by clicking them once and clicking outside of the bag\n\
-             \n\
-             \n\
-             Nights can get pretty dark in Veloren.\n\
-             \n\
-             Light your lantern by typing /lantern into the chat\n\
-             \n\
-             \n\
-             Want to free your cursor to close this window? Press TAB!\n\
-             \n\
-             \n\
-             Enjoy your stay in the World of Veloren.";
+        let intro_text = &localized_strings.get("hud.welcome");
         if self.show.intro && !self.show.esc_menu && !self.intro_2 {
             match global_state.settings.gameplay.intro_show {
                 Intro::Show => {
@@ -1260,7 +1231,7 @@ impl Hud {
                     if Button::image(self.imgs.button)
                         .w_h(100.0, 50.0)
                         .mid_bottom_with_margin_on(self.ids.intro_bg, 10.0)
-                        .label("Close")
+                        .label(&localized_strings.get("common.close"))
                         .label_font_size(20)
                         .label_color(TEXT_COLOR)
                         .hover_image(self.imgs.button_hover)
@@ -1297,7 +1268,7 @@ impl Hud {
                     {
                         self.never_show = !self.never_show
                     };
-                    Text::new("Don't show this on Startup")
+                    Text::new(&localized_strings.get("hud.do_not_show_on_startup"))
                         .right_from(self.ids.intro_check, 10.0)
                         .font_size(10)
                         .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
@@ -1343,7 +1314,7 @@ impl Hud {
             if Button::image(self.imgs.button)
                 .w_h(100.0, 50.0)
                 .mid_bottom_with_margin_on(self.ids.intro_bg, 10.0)
-                .label("Close")
+                .label(&localized_strings.get("common.close"))
                 .label_font_size(20)
                 .label_color(TEXT_COLOR)
                 .hover_image(self.imgs.button_hover)
@@ -1490,20 +1461,28 @@ impl Hud {
             .set(self.ids.num_figures, ui_widgets);
 
             // Help Window
-            Text::new(&format!(
-                "Press {:?} to show keybindings",
-                global_state.settings.controls.help
-            ))
+            Text::new(
+                &localized_strings
+                    .get("hud.press_key_to_toggle_keybindings_fmt")
+                    .replace(
+                        "{key}",
+                        &format!("{:?}", global_state.settings.controls.help),
+                    ),
+            )
             .color(TEXT_COLOR)
             .down_from(self.ids.num_figures, 5.0)
             .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
             .font_size(14)
             .set(self.ids.help_info, ui_widgets);
             // Info about Debug Shortcut
-            Text::new(&format!(
-                "Press {:?} to toggle debug info",
-                global_state.settings.controls.toggle_debug
-            ))
+            Text::new(
+                &localized_strings
+                    .get("hud.press_key_to_toggle_debug_info_fmt")
+                    .replace(
+                        "{key}",
+                        &format!("{:?}", global_state.settings.controls.toggle_debug),
+                    ),
+            )
             .color(TEXT_COLOR)
             .down_from(self.ids.help_info, 5.0)
             .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
@@ -1511,20 +1490,28 @@ impl Hud {
             .set(self.ids.debug_info, ui_widgets);
         } else {
             // Help Window
-            Text::new(&format!(
-                "Press {:?} to show keybindings",
-                global_state.settings.controls.help
-            ))
+            Text::new(
+                &localized_strings
+                    .get("hud.press_key_to_show_keybindings_fmt")
+                    .replace(
+                        "{key}",
+                        &format!("{:?}", global_state.settings.controls.help),
+                    ),
+            )
             .color(TEXT_COLOR)
             .top_left_with_margins_on(ui_widgets.window, 5.0, 5.0)
             .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
             .font_size(16)
             .set(self.ids.help_info, ui_widgets);
             // Info about Debug Shortcut
-            Text::new(&format!(
-                "Press {:?} to toggle debug info",
-                global_state.settings.controls.toggle_debug
-            ))
+            Text::new(
+                &localized_strings
+                    .get("hud.press_key_to_show_debug_info_fmt")
+                    .replace(
+                        "{key}",
+                        &format!("{:?}", global_state.settings.controls.toggle_debug),
+                    ),
+            )
             .color(TEXT_COLOR)
             .down_from(self.ids.help_info, 5.0)
             .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
@@ -1563,7 +1550,7 @@ impl Hud {
                 .w_h(120.0, 50.0)
                 .hover_image(self.imgs.button_hover)
                 .press_image(self.imgs.button_press)
-                .label("Show Tips")
+                .label(&localized_strings.get("hud.show_tips"))
                 .label_font_size(20)
                 .label_color(TEXT_COLOR)
                 .mid_bottom_with_margin_on(self.ids.help, 20.0)
@@ -1702,8 +1689,14 @@ impl Hud {
 
         // Settings
         if let Windows::Settings = self.show.open_windows {
-            for event in SettingsWindow::new(&global_state, &self.show, &self.imgs, &self.fonts)
-                .set(self.ids.settings_window, ui_widgets)
+            for event in SettingsWindow::new(
+                &global_state,
+                &self.show,
+                &self.imgs,
+                &self.fonts,
+                &localized_strings,
+            )
+            .set(self.ids.settings_window, ui_widgets)
             {
                 match event {
                     settings_window::Event::Sct(sct) => {
@@ -1782,6 +1775,9 @@ impl Hud {
                     settings_window::Event::ChangeFluidMode(new_fluid_mode) => {
                         events.push(Event::ChangeFluidMode(new_fluid_mode));
                     }
+                    settings_window::Event::ChangeLanguage(language) => {
+                        events.push(Event::ChangeLanguage(language));
+                    }
                 }
             }
         }
@@ -1789,10 +1785,11 @@ impl Hud {
         // Social Window
         if self.show.social {
             for event in Social::new(
-                /*&global_state,*/ &self.show,
+                &self.show,
                 client,
                 &self.imgs,
                 &self.fonts,
+                &localized_strings,
             )
             .set(self.ids.social_window, ui_widgets)
             {
@@ -1810,8 +1807,14 @@ impl Hud {
             let ecs = client.state().ecs();
             let stats = ecs.read_storage::<comp::Stats>();
             let player_stats = stats.get(client.entity()).unwrap();
-            match CharacterWindow::new(&self.show, &player_stats, &self.imgs, &self.fonts)
-                .set(self.ids.character_window, ui_widgets)
+            match CharacterWindow::new(
+                &self.show,
+                &player_stats,
+                &self.imgs,
+                &self.fonts,
+                &localized_strings,
+            )
+            .set(self.ids.character_window, ui_widgets)
             {
                 Some(character_window::Event::Close) => {
                     self.show.character_window(false);
@@ -1823,8 +1826,14 @@ impl Hud {
 
         // Spellbook
         if self.show.spell {
-            match Spell::new(&self.show, client, &self.imgs, &self.fonts)
-                .set(self.ids.spell, ui_widgets)
+            match Spell::new(
+                &self.show,
+                client,
+                &self.imgs,
+                &self.fonts,
+                &localized_strings,
+            )
+            .set(self.ids.spell, ui_widgets)
             {
                 Some(spell::Event::Close) => {
                     self.show.spell(false);
@@ -1836,8 +1845,14 @@ impl Hud {
 
         // Quest Log
         if self.show.quest {
-            match Quest::new(&self.show, client, &self.imgs, &self.fonts)
-                .set(self.ids.quest, ui_widgets)
+            match Quest::new(
+                &self.show,
+                client,
+                &self.imgs,
+                &self.fonts,
+                &localized_strings,
+            )
+            .set(self.ids.quest, ui_widgets)
             {
                 Some(quest::Event::Close) => {
                     self.show.quest(false);
@@ -1868,7 +1883,9 @@ impl Hud {
         }
 
         if self.show.esc_menu {
-            match EscMenu::new(&self.imgs, &self.fonts).set(self.ids.esc_menu, ui_widgets) {
+            match EscMenu::new(&self.imgs, &self.fonts, &localized_strings)
+                .set(self.ids.esc_menu, ui_widgets)
+            {
                 Some(esc_menu::Event::OpenSettings(tab)) => {
                     self.show.open_setting_tab(tab);
                 }
diff --git a/voxygen/src/hud/quest.rs b/voxygen/src/hud/quest.rs
index cca95d1449..c18bc59adb 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/hud/quest.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/hud/quest.rs
@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
 use super::{img_ids::Imgs, Fonts, Show, TEXT_COLOR};
+use crate::i18n::VoxygenLocalization;
+use client::{self, Client};
 use conrod_core::{
     color,
     widget::{self, Button, Image, Rectangle, Text},
@@ -6,8 +8,6 @@ use conrod_core::{
     Colorable, Positionable, Sizeable, Widget, WidgetCommon,
 };
 
-use client::{self, Client};
-
 widget_ids! {
     pub struct Ids {
         quest_frame,
@@ -25,17 +25,25 @@ pub struct Quest<'a> {
 
     imgs: &'a Imgs,
     fonts: &'a Fonts,
+    localized_strings: &'a std::sync::Arc<VoxygenLocalization>,
     #[conrod(common_builder)]
     common: widget::CommonBuilder,
 }
 
 impl<'a> Quest<'a> {
-    pub fn new(show: &'a Show, _client: &'a Client, imgs: &'a Imgs, fonts: &'a Fonts) -> Self {
+    pub fn new(
+        show: &'a Show,
+        _client: &'a Client,
+        imgs: &'a Imgs,
+        fonts: &'a Fonts,
+        localized_strings: &'a std::sync::Arc<VoxygenLocalization>,
+    ) -> Self {
         Self {
             _show: show,
             imgs,
             _client,
             fonts: fonts,
+            localized_strings,
             common: widget::CommonBuilder::default(),
         }
     }
@@ -93,7 +101,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for Quest<'a> {
 
         // Title
         // TODO: Use an actual character name.
-        Text::new("Quest")
+        Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.quests"))
             .mid_top_with_margin_on(state.quest_frame, 6.0)
             .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
             .font_size(14)
diff --git a/voxygen/src/hud/settings_window.rs b/voxygen/src/hud/settings_window.rs
index f7d19d06bb..861b92c85e 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/hud/settings_window.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/hud/settings_window.rs
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ use super::{
     TEXT_COLOR,
 };
 use crate::{
+    i18n::{list_localizations, LanguageMetadata, VoxygenLocalization},
     render::{AaMode, CloudMode, FluidMode},
     ui::{ImageSlider, ScaleMode, ToggleButton},
     GlobalState,
@@ -41,6 +42,8 @@ widget_ids! {
         absolute_scale_text,
         gameplay,
         controls,
+        languages,
+        languages_list,
         rectangle,
         general_txt,
         debug_button,
@@ -48,6 +51,7 @@ widget_ids! {
         tips_button,
         tips_button_label,
         interface,
+        language_text,
         mouse_pan_slider,
         mouse_pan_label,
         mouse_pan_value,
@@ -146,11 +150,10 @@ pub enum SettingsTab {
 #[derive(WidgetCommon)]
 pub struct SettingsWindow<'a> {
     global_state: &'a GlobalState,
-
     show: &'a Show,
-
     imgs: &'a Imgs,
     fonts: &'a Fonts,
+    localized_strings: &'a std::sync::Arc<VoxygenLocalization>,
     #[conrod(common_builder)]
     common: widget::CommonBuilder,
 }
@@ -161,12 +164,14 @@ impl<'a> SettingsWindow<'a> {
         show: &'a Show,
         imgs: &'a Imgs,
         fonts: &'a Fonts,
+        localized_strings: &'a std::sync::Arc<VoxygenLocalization>,
     ) -> Self {
         Self {
             global_state,
             show,
             imgs,
             fonts,
+            localized_strings,
             common: widget::CommonBuilder::default(),
         }
     }
@@ -205,6 +210,7 @@ pub enum Event {
     Sct(bool),
     SctPlayerBatch(bool),
     SctDamageBatch(bool),
+    ChangeLanguage(LanguageMetadata),
 }
 
 pub enum ScaleChange {
@@ -277,7 +283,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
         }
 
         // Title
-        Text::new("Settings")
+        Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("common.settings"))
             .mid_top_with_margin_on(state.ids.settings_bg, 5.0)
             .font_size(14)
             .color(TEXT_COLOR)
@@ -301,7 +307,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
             self.imgs.settings_button_press
         })
         .top_left_with_margins_on(state.ids.settings_l, 8.0 * 4.0, 2.0 * 4.0)
-        .label("Interface")
+        .label(&self.localized_strings.get("common.interface"))
         .label_font_size(14)
         .label_color(TEXT_COLOR)
         .set(state.ids.interface, ui)
@@ -317,7 +323,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
             let ui_scale = self.global_state.settings.gameplay.ui_scale;
             let chat_transp = self.global_state.settings.gameplay.chat_transp;
 
-            Text::new("General")
+            Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.settings.general"))
                 .top_left_with_margins_on(state.ids.settings_content, 5.0, 5.0)
                 .font_size(18)
                 .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
@@ -340,7 +346,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
                 events.push(Event::ToggleHelp);
             }
 
-            Text::new("Help Window")
+            Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.settings.help_window"))
                 .right_from(state.ids.button_help, 10.0)
                 .font_size(14)
                 .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
@@ -364,7 +370,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
                 events.push(Event::ToggleDebug);
             }
 
-            Text::new("Debug Info")
+            Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.settings.debug_info"))
                 .right_from(state.ids.debug_button, 10.0)
                 .font_size(14)
                 .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
@@ -391,7 +397,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
                     Intro::Never => events.push(Event::Intro(Intro::Show)),
                 }
             };
-            Text::new("Tips on Startup")
+            Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.settings.tips_on_startup"))
                 .right_from(state.ids.tips_button, 10.0)
                 .font_size(14)
                 .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
@@ -400,7 +406,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
                 .set(state.ids.tips_button_label, ui);
 
             // Ui Scale
-            Text::new("UI-Scale")
+            Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.settings.ui_scale"))
                 .down_from(state.ids.tips_button, 20.0)
                 .font_size(18)
                 .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
@@ -646,13 +652,13 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
                 .graphics_for(state.ids.ch_3_bg)
                 .set(state.ids.crosshair_inner_3, ui);
             // Crosshair Transparency Text and Slider
-            Text::new("Crosshair")
+            Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.settings.crosshair"))
                 .down_from(state.ids.absolute_scale_button, 20.0)
                 .font_size(18)
                 .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
                 .color(TEXT_COLOR)
                 .set(state.ids.ch_title, ui);
-            Text::new("Transparency")
+            Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.settings.transparency"))
                 .right_from(state.ids.ch_3_bg, 20.0)
                 .font_size(14)
                 .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
@@ -685,7 +691,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
                 .set(state.ids.ch_transp_value, ui);
 
             // Hotbar text
-            Text::new("Hotbar")
+            Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.settings.hotbar"))
                 .down_from(state.ids.ch_1_bg, 20.0)
                 .font_size(18)
                 .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
@@ -714,13 +720,17 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
                     XpBar::OnGain => events.push(Event::ToggleXpBar(XpBar::Always)),
                 }
             }
-            Text::new("Toggle Experience Bar")
-                .right_from(state.ids.show_xpbar_button, 10.0)
-                .font_size(14)
-                .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
-                .graphics_for(state.ids.show_xpbar_button)
-                .color(TEXT_COLOR)
-                .set(state.ids.show_xpbar_text, ui);
+            Text::new(
+                &self
+                    .localized_strings
+                    .get("hud.settings.toggle_bar_experience"),
+            )
+            .right_from(state.ids.show_xpbar_button, 10.0)
+            .font_size(14)
+            .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
+            .graphics_for(state.ids.show_xpbar_button)
+            .color(TEXT_COLOR)
+            .set(state.ids.show_xpbar_text, ui);
             // Show Shortcut Numbers
             if Button::image(match self.global_state.settings.gameplay.shortcut_numbers {
                 ShortcutNumbers::On => self.imgs.checkbox_checked,
@@ -748,7 +758,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
                     }
                 }
             }
-            Text::new("Toggle Shortcuts")
+            Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.settings.toggle_shortcuts"))
                 .right_from(state.ids.show_shortcuts_button, 10.0)
                 .font_size(14)
                 .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
@@ -773,12 +783,16 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
             Number Display Duration: 1s ----I----5s
              */
             // SCT/ Scrolling Combat Text
-            Text::new("Scrolling Combat Text")
-                .top_left_with_margins_on(state.ids.settings_content_r, 5.0, 5.0)
-                .font_size(18)
-                .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
-                .color(TEXT_COLOR)
-                .set(state.ids.sct_title, ui);
+            Text::new(
+                &self
+                    .localized_strings
+                    .get("hud.settings.scrolling_combat_text"),
+            )
+            .top_left_with_margins_on(state.ids.settings_content_r, 5.0, 5.0)
+            .font_size(18)
+            .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
+            .color(TEXT_COLOR)
+            .set(state.ids.sct_title, ui);
             // Generally toggle the SCT
             let show_sct = ToggleButton::new(
                 self.global_state.settings.gameplay.sct,
@@ -794,13 +808,17 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
             if self.global_state.settings.gameplay.sct != show_sct {
                 events.push(Event::Sct(!self.global_state.settings.gameplay.sct))
             }
-            Text::new("Scrolling Combat Text")
-                .right_from(state.ids.sct_show_radio, 10.0)
-                .font_size(14)
-                .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
-                .graphics_for(state.ids.sct_show_radio)
-                .color(TEXT_COLOR)
-                .set(state.ids.sct_show_text, ui);
+            Text::new(
+                &self
+                    .localized_strings
+                    .get("hud.settings.scrolling_combat_text"),
+            )
+            .right_from(state.ids.sct_show_radio, 10.0)
+            .font_size(14)
+            .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
+            .graphics_for(state.ids.sct_show_radio)
+            .color(TEXT_COLOR)
+            .set(state.ids.sct_show_text, ui);
             if self.global_state.settings.gameplay.sct {
                 // Toggle single damage numbers
                 let show_sct_damage_batch = !ToggleButton::new(
@@ -814,13 +832,17 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
                 .press_images(self.imgs.checkbox_press, self.imgs.checkbox_checked)
                 .set(state.ids.sct_single_dmg_radio, ui);
 
-                Text::new("Single Damage Numbers")
-                    .right_from(state.ids.sct_single_dmg_radio, 10.0)
-                    .font_size(14)
-                    .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
-                    .graphics_for(state.ids.sct_single_dmg_radio)
-                    .color(TEXT_COLOR)
-                    .set(state.ids.sct_single_dmg_text, ui);
+                Text::new(
+                    &self
+                        .localized_strings
+                        .get("hud.settings.single_damage_number"),
+                )
+                .right_from(state.ids.sct_single_dmg_radio, 10.0)
+                .font_size(14)
+                .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
+                .graphics_for(state.ids.sct_single_dmg_radio)
+                .color(TEXT_COLOR)
+                .set(state.ids.sct_single_dmg_text, ui);
                 // Toggle Batched Damage
                 let show_sct_damage_batch = ToggleButton::new(
                     show_sct_damage_batch,
@@ -838,7 +860,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
                         !self.global_state.settings.gameplay.sct_damage_batch,
                     ))
                 }
-                Text::new("Cumulated Damage")
+                Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.settings.cumulated_damage"))
                     .right_from(state.ids.sct_show_batch_radio, 10.0)
                     .font_size(14)
                     .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
@@ -857,7 +879,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
                 .press_images(self.imgs.checkbox_press, self.imgs.checkbox_checked)
                 .set(state.ids.sct_inc_dmg_radio, ui);
 
-                Text::new("Incoming Damage")
+                Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.settings.incoming_damage"))
                     .right_from(state.ids.sct_inc_dmg_radio, 10.0)
                     .font_size(14)
                     .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
@@ -881,18 +903,22 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
                         !self.global_state.settings.gameplay.sct_player_batch,
                     ))
                 }
-                Text::new("Cumulated Incoming Damage")
-                    .right_from(state.ids.sct_batch_inc_radio, 10.0)
-                    .font_size(14)
-                    .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
-                    .graphics_for(state.ids.sct_batch_inc_radio)
-                    .color(TEXT_COLOR)
-                    .set(state.ids.sct_batch_inc_text, ui);
+                Text::new(
+                    &self
+                        .localized_strings
+                        .get("hud.settings.cumulated_incoming_damage"),
+                )
+                .right_from(state.ids.sct_batch_inc_radio, 10.0)
+                .font_size(14)
+                .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
+                .graphics_for(state.ids.sct_batch_inc_radio)
+                .color(TEXT_COLOR)
+                .set(state.ids.sct_batch_inc_text, ui);
             }
 
             // Energybars Numbers
             // Hotbar text
-            Text::new("Energybar Numbers")
+            Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.settings.energybar_numbers"))
                 .down_from(
                     if self.global_state.settings.gameplay.sct {
                         state.ids.sct_batch_inc_radio
@@ -929,7 +955,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
             {
                 events.push(Event::ToggleBarNumbers(BarNumbers::Off))
             }
-            Text::new("None")
+            Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.settings.none"))
                 .right_from(state.ids.show_bar_numbers_none_button, 10.0)
                 .font_size(14)
                 .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
@@ -960,7 +986,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
             {
                 events.push(Event::ToggleBarNumbers(BarNumbers::Values))
             }
-            Text::new("Values")
+            Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.settings.values"))
                 .right_from(state.ids.show_bar_numbers_values_button, 10.0)
                 .font_size(14)
                 .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
@@ -991,7 +1017,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
             {
                 events.push(Event::ToggleBarNumbers(BarNumbers::Percent))
             }
-            Text::new("Percentages")
+            Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.settings.percentages"))
                 .right_from(state.ids.show_bar_numbers_percentage_button, 10.0)
                 .font_size(14)
                 .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
@@ -1000,18 +1026,22 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
                 .set(state.ids.show_bar_numbers_percentage_text, ui);
 
             // Chat Transp
-            Text::new("Chat")
+            Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.settings.chat"))
                 .down_from(state.ids.show_bar_numbers_percentage_button, 20.0)
                 .font_size(18)
                 .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
                 .color(TEXT_COLOR)
                 .set(state.ids.chat_transp_title, ui);
-            Text::new("Background Transparency")
-                .right_from(state.ids.chat_transp_slider, 20.0)
-                .font_size(14)
-                .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
-                .color(TEXT_COLOR)
-                .set(state.ids.chat_transp_text, ui);
+            Text::new(
+                &self
+                    .localized_strings
+                    .get("hud.settings.background_transparency"),
+            )
+            .right_from(state.ids.chat_transp_slider, 20.0)
+            .font_size(14)
+            .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
+            .color(TEXT_COLOR)
+            .set(state.ids.chat_transp_text, ui);
 
             if let Some(new_val) = ImageSlider::continuous(
                 chat_transp,
@@ -1029,6 +1059,34 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
             {
                 events.push(Event::ChatTransp(new_val));
             }
+
+            Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("common.languages"))
+                .down_from(state.ids.chat_transp_slider, 20.0)
+                .font_size(18)
+                .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
+                .color(TEXT_COLOR)
+                .set(state.ids.language_text, ui);
+
+            let selected_language = &self.global_state.settings.language.selected_language;
+            let language_list = list_localizations();
+            let language_list_str: Vec<String> = language_list
+                .iter()
+                .map(|e| e.language_name.clone())
+                .collect();
+            let selected = language_list
+                .iter()
+                .position(|x| x.language_identifier.contains(selected_language));
+
+            if let Some(clicked) = DropDownList::new(&language_list_str, selected)
+                .down_from(state.ids.language_text, 8.0)
+                .w_h(200.0, 22.0)
+                .color(MENU_BG)
+                .label_color(TEXT_COLOR)
+                .label_font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
+                .set(state.ids.languages_list, ui)
+            {
+                events.push(Event::ChangeLanguage(language_list[clicked].to_owned()));
+            }
         }
 
         // 2) Gameplay Tab --------------------------------
@@ -1049,7 +1107,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
             self.imgs.settings_button_press
         })
         .right_from(state.ids.interface, 0.0)
-        .label("Gameplay")
+        .label(&self.localized_strings.get("common.gameplay"))
         .label_font_size(14)
         .label_color(TEXT_COLOR)
         .set(state.ids.gameplay, ui)
@@ -1064,7 +1122,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
             let display_zoom = self.global_state.settings.gameplay.zoom_sensitivity;
 
             // Mouse Pan Sensitivity
-            Text::new("Pan Sensitivity")
+            Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.settings.pan_sensitivity"))
                 .top_left_with_margins_on(state.ids.settings_content, 10.0, 10.0)
                 .font_size(14)
                 .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
@@ -1096,7 +1154,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
                 .set(state.ids.mouse_pan_value, ui);
 
             // Mouse Zoom Sensitivity
-            Text::new("Zoom Sensitivity")
+            Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.settings.zoom_sensitivity"))
                 .down_from(state.ids.mouse_pan_slider, 10.0)
                 .font_size(14)
                 .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
@@ -1145,13 +1203,17 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
                 ));
             }
 
-            Text::new("Invert Scroll Zoom")
-                .right_from(state.ids.mouse_zoom_invert_button, 10.0)
-                .font_size(14)
-                .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
-                .graphics_for(state.ids.button_help)
-                .color(TEXT_COLOR)
-                .set(state.ids.mouse_zoom_invert_label, ui);
+            Text::new(
+                &self
+                    .localized_strings
+                    .get("hud.settings.invert_scroll_zoom"),
+            )
+            .right_from(state.ids.mouse_zoom_invert_button, 10.0)
+            .font_size(14)
+            .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
+            .graphics_for(state.ids.button_help)
+            .color(TEXT_COLOR)
+            .set(state.ids.mouse_zoom_invert_label, ui);
 
             // Mouse Y Inversion
             let mouse_y_inverted = ToggleButton::new(
@@ -1171,13 +1233,17 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
                 ));
             }
 
-            Text::new("Invert Mouse Y Axis")
-                .right_from(state.ids.mouse_y_invert_button, 10.0)
-                .font_size(14)
-                .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
-                .graphics_for(state.ids.button_help)
-                .color(TEXT_COLOR)
-                .set(state.ids.mouse_y_invert_label, ui);
+            Text::new(
+                &self
+                    .localized_strings
+                    .get("hud.settings.invert_mouse_y_axis"),
+            )
+            .right_from(state.ids.mouse_y_invert_button, 10.0)
+            .font_size(14)
+            .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
+            .graphics_for(state.ids.button_help)
+            .color(TEXT_COLOR)
+            .set(state.ids.mouse_y_invert_label, ui);
         }
 
         // 3) Controls Tab --------------------------------
@@ -1198,7 +1264,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
             self.imgs.settings_button_press
         })
         .right_from(state.ids.gameplay, 0.0)
-        .label("Controls")
+        .label(&self.localized_strings.get("common.controls"))
         .label_font_size(14)
         .label_color(TEXT_COLOR)
         .set(state.ids.controls, ui)
@@ -1210,94 +1276,12 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
         // Contents
         if let SettingsTab::Controls = self.show.settings_tab {
             let controls = &self.global_state.settings.controls;
-            Text::new(
-                "Free Cursor\n\
-            Toggle Help Window\n\
-            Toggle Interface\n\
-            Toggle FPS and Debug Info\n\
-            Take Screenshot\n\
-            Toggle Nametags\n\
-            Toggle Fullscreen\n\
-            \n\
-            \n\
-            Move Forward\n\
-            Move Left\n\
-            Move Right\n\
-            Move Backwards\n\
-            \n\
-            Jump\n\
-            \n\
-            Glider
-            \n\
-            Dodge\n\
-            \n\
-            Roll\n\
-            \n\
-            Climb\n\
-            \n\
-            Climb down\n\
-            \n\
-            Auto Walk\n\
-            \n\
-            Sheathe/Draw Weapons\n\
-            \n\
-            Put on/Remove Helmet\n\
-            \n\
-            Sit\n\
-            \n\
-            Mount\n\
-            \n\
-            Interact\n\
-            \n\
-            \n\
-            Basic Attack\n\
-            Secondary Attack/Block/Aim\n\
-            \n\
-            \n\
-            Skillbar Slot 1\n\
-            Skillbar Slot 2\n\
-            Skillbar Slot 3\n\
-            Skillbar Slot 4\n\
-            Skillbar Slot 5\n\
-            Skillbar Slot 6\n\
-            Skillbar Slot 7\n\
-            Skillbar Slot 8\n\
-            Skillbar Slot 9\n\
-            Skillbar Slot 10\n\
-            \n\
-            \n\
-            Pause Menu\n\
-            Settings\n\
-            Social\n\
-            Map\n\
-            Spellbook\n\
-            Character\n\
-            Questlog\n\
-            Bag\n\
-            \n\
-            \n\
-            \n\
-            Send Chat Message\n\
-            Scroll Chat\n\
-            \n\
-            \n\
-            Chat commands:  \n\
-            \n\
-            /alias [Name] - Change your Chat Name   \n\
-            /tp [Name] - Teleports you to another player    \n\
-            /jump <dx> <dy> <dz> - Offset your position \n\
-            /goto <x> <y> <z> - Teleport to a position  \n\
-            /kill - Kill yourself   \n\
-            /pig - Spawn pig NPC    \n\
-            /wolf - Spawn wolf NPC  \n\
-            /help - Display chat commands
-            ",
-            )
-            .color(TEXT_COLOR)
-            .top_left_with_margins_on(state.ids.settings_content, 5.0, 5.0)
-            .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
-            .font_size(18)
-            .set(state.ids.controls_text, ui);
+            Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.settings.control_names"))
+                .color(TEXT_COLOR)
+                .top_left_with_margins_on(state.ids.settings_content, 5.0, 5.0)
+                .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
+                .font_size(18)
+                .set(state.ids.controls_text, ui);
             // TODO: Replace with buttons that show actual keybinds and allow the user to change them.
             Text::new(&format!(
                 "{}\n\
@@ -1446,7 +1430,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
             self.imgs.settings_button_press
         })
         .right_from(state.ids.controls, 0.0)
-        .label("Video")
+        .label(&self.localized_strings.get("common.video"))
         .parent(state.ids.settings_r)
         .label_font_size(14)
         .label_color(TEXT_COLOR)
@@ -1459,7 +1443,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
         // Contents
         if let SettingsTab::Video = self.show.settings_tab {
             // View Distance
-            Text::new("View Distance")
+            Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.settings.view_distance"))
                 .top_left_with_margins_on(state.ids.settings_content, 10.0, 10.0)
                 .font_size(14)
                 .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
@@ -1494,7 +1478,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
             .set(state.ids.vd_value, ui);
 
             // Max FPS
-            Text::new("Maximum FPS")
+            Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.settings.maximum_fps"))
                 .down_from(state.ids.vd_slider, 10.0)
                 .font_size(14)
                 .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
@@ -1561,7 +1545,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
                 .set(state.ids.fov_value, ui);
 
             // AaMode
-            Text::new("AntiAliasing Mode")
+            Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.settings.antialiasing_mode"))
                 .down_from(state.ids.fov_slider, 8.0)
                 .font_size(14)
                 .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
@@ -1602,15 +1586,24 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
             }
 
             // CloudMode
-            Text::new("Cloud Rendering Mode")
-                .down_from(state.ids.aa_mode_list, 8.0)
-                .font_size(14)
-                .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
-                .color(TEXT_COLOR)
-                .set(state.ids.cloud_mode_text, ui);
+            Text::new(
+                &self
+                    .localized_strings
+                    .get("hud.settings.cloud_rendering_mode"),
+            )
+            .down_from(state.ids.aa_mode_list, 8.0)
+            .font_size(14)
+            .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
+            .color(TEXT_COLOR)
+            .set(state.ids.cloud_mode_text, ui);
 
             let mode_list = [CloudMode::None, CloudMode::Regular];
-            let mode_label_list = ["None", "Regular"];
+            let mode_label_list = [
+                &self.localized_strings.get("common.none"),
+                &self
+                    .localized_strings
+                    .get("hud.settings.cloud_rendering_mode.regular"),
+            ];
 
             // Get which cloud rendering mode is currently active
             let selected = mode_list
@@ -1629,15 +1622,26 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
             }
 
             // FluidMode
-            Text::new("Fluid Rendering Mode")
-                .down_from(state.ids.cloud_mode_list, 8.0)
-                .font_size(14)
-                .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
-                .color(TEXT_COLOR)
-                .set(state.ids.fluid_mode_text, ui);
+            Text::new(
+                &self
+                    .localized_strings
+                    .get("hud.settings.fluid_rendering_mode"),
+            )
+            .down_from(state.ids.cloud_mode_list, 8.0)
+            .font_size(14)
+            .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
+            .color(TEXT_COLOR)
+            .set(state.ids.fluid_mode_text, ui);
 
             let mode_list = [FluidMode::Cheap, FluidMode::Shiny];
-            let mode_label_list = ["Cheap", "Shiny"];
+            let mode_label_list = [
+                &self
+                    .localized_strings
+                    .get("hud.settings.fluid_rendering_mode.cheap"),
+                &self
+                    .localized_strings
+                    .get("hud.settings.fluid_rendering_mode.shiny"),
+            ];
 
             // Get which fluid rendering mode is currently active
             let selected = mode_list
@@ -1675,7 +1679,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
         })
         .right_from(state.ids.video, 0.0)
         .parent(state.ids.settings_r)
-        .label("Sound")
+        .label(&self.localized_strings.get("common.sound"))
         .label_font_size(14)
         .label_color(TEXT_COLOR)
         .set(state.ids.sound, ui)
@@ -1687,7 +1691,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
         // Contents
         if let SettingsTab::Sound = self.show.settings_tab {
             // Music Volume -----------------------------------------------------
-            Text::new("Music Volume")
+            Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.settings.music_volume"))
                 .top_left_with_margins_on(state.ids.settings_content, 10.0, 10.0)
                 .font_size(14)
                 .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
@@ -1712,12 +1716,16 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
             }
 
             // SFX Volume -------------------------------------------------------
-            Text::new("Sound Effects Volume")
-                .down_from(state.ids.audio_volume_slider, 10.0)
-                .font_size(14)
-                .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
-                .color(TEXT_COLOR)
-                .set(state.ids.sfx_volume_text, ui);
+            Text::new(
+                &self
+                    .localized_strings
+                    .get("hud.settings.sound_effect_volume"),
+            )
+            .down_from(state.ids.audio_volume_slider, 10.0)
+            .font_size(14)
+            .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
+            .color(TEXT_COLOR)
+            .set(state.ids.sfx_volume_text, ui);
 
             if let Some(new_val) = ImageSlider::continuous(
                 self.global_state.settings.audio.sfx_volume,
@@ -1739,7 +1747,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for SettingsWindow<'a> {
             // Audio Device Selector --------------------------------------------
             let device = &self.global_state.audio.device;
             let device_list = &self.global_state.audio.device_list;
-            Text::new("Audio Device")
+            Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.settings.audio_device"))
                 .down_from(state.ids.sfx_volume_slider, 10.0)
                 .font_size(14)
                 .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
diff --git a/voxygen/src/hud/skillbar.rs b/voxygen/src/hud/skillbar.rs
index 4cf7bb433c..1f86ff48c8 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/hud/skillbar.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/hud/skillbar.rs
@@ -2,7 +2,9 @@ use super::{
     img_ids::Imgs, BarNumbers, Fonts, ShortcutNumbers, XpBar, CRITICAL_HP_COLOR,
     /*FOCUS_COLOR, RAGE_COLOR,*/ HP_COLOR, LOW_HP_COLOR, MANA_COLOR, TEXT_COLOR, XP_COLOR,
 };
+use crate::i18n::{i18n_asset_key, VoxygenLocalization};
 use crate::GlobalState;
+use common::assets::load_expect;
 use common::comp::{
     item::Debug, item::Tool, ActionState, CharacterState, ControllerInputs, Energy, ItemKind, Stats,
 };
@@ -189,6 +191,10 @@ impl<'a> Widget for Skillbar<'a> {
         let hp_ani = (self.pulse * 4.0/*speed factor*/).cos() * 0.5 + 0.8; //Animation timer
         let crit_hp_color: Color = Color::Rgba(0.79, 0.19, 0.17, hp_ani);
 
+        let localized_strings = load_expect::<VoxygenLocalization>(&i18n_asset_key(
+            &self.global_state.settings.language.selected_language,
+        ));
+
         // Stamina Wheel
         /*
         let stamina_percentage =
@@ -277,34 +283,30 @@ impl<'a> Widget for Skillbar<'a> {
             .set(state.ids.level_down, ui);
         // Death message
         if self.stats.is_dead {
-            Text::new("You Died")
+            Text::new(&localized_strings.get("hud.you_died"))
                 .middle_of(ui.window)
                 .font_size(50)
                 .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
                 .color(Color::Rgba(0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0))
                 .set(state.ids.death_message_1_bg, ui);
-            Text::new(&format!(
-                "Press {:?} to respawn at your Waypoint.\n\
-                 \n\
-                 Press Enter, type in /waypoint and confirm to set it here.",
-                self.global_state.settings.controls.respawn
+            Text::new(&localized_strings.get("hud.press_key_to_respawn").replace(
+                "{key}",
+                &format!("{:?}", self.global_state.settings.controls.respawn),
             ))
             .mid_bottom_with_margin_on(state.ids.death_message_1_bg, -120.0)
             .font_size(30)
             .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
             .color(Color::Rgba(0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0))
             .set(state.ids.death_message_2_bg, ui);
-            Text::new("You Died")
+            Text::new(&localized_strings.get("hud.you_died"))
                 .bottom_left_with_margins_on(state.ids.death_message_1_bg, 2.0, 2.0)
                 .font_size(50)
                 .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
                 .color(CRITICAL_HP_COLOR)
                 .set(state.ids.death_message_1, ui);
-            Text::new(&format!(
-                "Press {:?} to respawn at your Waypoint.\n\
-                 \n\
-                 Press Enter, type in /waypoint and confirm to set it here.",
-                self.global_state.settings.controls.respawn
+            Text::new(&localized_strings.get("hud.press_key_to_respawn").replace(
+                "{key}",
+                &format!("{:?}", self.global_state.settings.controls.respawn),
             ))
             .bottom_left_with_margins_on(state.ids.death_message_2_bg, 2.0, 2.0)
             .font_size(30)
diff --git a/voxygen/src/hud/social.rs b/voxygen/src/hud/social.rs
index 9cdea0e1c3..9922a74e15 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/hud/social.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/hud/social.rs
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 use super::{img_ids::Imgs, Fonts, Show, TEXT_COLOR, TEXT_COLOR_3};
 
+use crate::i18n::VoxygenLocalization;
+use client::{self, Client};
 use conrod_core::{
     color,
     widget::{self, Button, Image, Rectangle, Scrollbar, Text},
@@ -7,8 +9,6 @@ use conrod_core::{
     Colorable, Labelable, Positionable, Sizeable, Widget, WidgetCommon,
 };
 
-use client::{self, Client};
-
 widget_ids! {
     pub struct Ids {
         social_frame,
@@ -41,26 +41,31 @@ pub struct Social<'a> {
     client: &'a Client,
     imgs: &'a Imgs,
     fonts: &'a Fonts,
+    localized_strings: &'a std::sync::Arc<VoxygenLocalization>,
+
     #[conrod(common_builder)]
     common: widget::CommonBuilder,
 }
 
 impl<'a> Social<'a> {
-    pub fn new(show: &'a Show, client: &'a Client, imgs: &'a Imgs, fonts: &'a Fonts) -> Self {
+    pub fn new(
+        show: &'a Show,
+        client: &'a Client,
+        imgs: &'a Imgs,
+        fonts: &'a Fonts,
+        localized_strings: &'a std::sync::Arc<VoxygenLocalization>,
+    ) -> Self {
         Self {
-            show: show,
+            show,
+            client,
             imgs,
-            client: client,
-            fonts: fonts,
+            fonts,
+            localized_strings,
             common: widget::CommonBuilder::default(),
         }
     }
 }
 
-/*pub struct State {
-    ids: Ids,
-}*/
-
 pub enum Event {
     Close,
     ChangeSocialTab(SocialTab),
@@ -113,7 +118,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for Social<'a> {
         }
 
         // Title
-        Text::new("Social")
+        Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.social"))
             .mid_top_with_margin_on(ids.social_frame, 6.0)
             .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
             .font_size(14)
@@ -159,7 +164,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for Social<'a> {
             self.imgs.social_button_press
         })
         .top_left_with_margins_on(ids.align, 4.0, 0.0)
-        .label("Online")
+        .label(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.social.online"))
         .label_font_size(14)
         .parent(ids.frame)
         .label_color(TEXT_COLOR)
@@ -183,12 +188,17 @@ impl<'a> Widget for Social<'a> {
                         .resize(count, &mut ui.widget_id_generator())
                 })
             }
-            Text::new(&format!("{} player(s) online\n", count))
-                .top_left_with_margins_on(ids.content_align, -2.0, 7.0)
-                .font_size(14)
-                .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
-                .color(TEXT_COLOR)
-                .set(ids.online_title, ui);
+            Text::new(
+                &self
+                    .localized_strings
+                    .get("hud.social.play_online_fmt")
+                    .replace("{nb_player}", &format!("{:?}", count)),
+            )
+            .top_left_with_margins_on(ids.content_align, -2.0, 7.0)
+            .font_size(14)
+            .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
+            .color(TEXT_COLOR)
+            .set(ids.online_title, ui);
             for (i, (_, player_alias)) in self.client.player_list.iter().enumerate() {
                 Text::new(player_alias)
                     .down(3.0)
@@ -218,7 +228,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for Social<'a> {
             self.imgs.social_button
         })
         .right_from(ids.online_tab, 0.0)
-        .label("Friends")
+        .label(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.social.friends"))
         .label_font_size(14)
         .parent(ids.frame)
         .label_color(TEXT_COLOR_3)
@@ -231,7 +241,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for Social<'a> {
         // Contents
 
         if let SocialTab::Friends = self.show.social_tab {
-            Text::new("Not yet available")
+            Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.social.not_yet_available"))
                 .middle_of(ids.content_align)
                 .font_size(18)
                 .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
@@ -248,7 +258,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for Social<'a> {
         if Button::image(button_img)
             .w_h(30.0 * 4.0, 12.0 * 4.0)
             .right_from(ids.friends_tab, 0.0)
-            .label("Faction")
+            .label(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.social.faction"))
             .parent(ids.frame)
             .label_font_size(14)
             .label_color(TEXT_COLOR_3)
@@ -261,7 +271,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for Social<'a> {
         // Contents
 
         if let SocialTab::Faction = self.show.social_tab {
-            Text::new("Not yet available")
+            Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.social.not_yet_available"))
                 .middle_of(ids.content_align)
                 .font_size(18)
                 .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
diff --git a/voxygen/src/hud/spell.rs b/voxygen/src/hud/spell.rs
index e2282de982..97bbec29cf 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/hud/spell.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/hud/spell.rs
@@ -8,6 +8,8 @@ use conrod_core::{
 
 use client::{self, Client};
 
+use crate::i18n::VoxygenLocalization;
+
 widget_ids! {
     pub struct Ids {
         spell_frame,
@@ -25,17 +27,26 @@ pub struct Spell<'a> {
 
     imgs: &'a Imgs,
     fonts: &'a Fonts,
+    localized_strings: &'a std::sync::Arc<VoxygenLocalization>,
+
     #[conrod(common_builder)]
     common: widget::CommonBuilder,
 }
 
 impl<'a> Spell<'a> {
-    pub fn new(show: &'a Show, _client: &'a Client, imgs: &'a Imgs, fonts: &'a Fonts) -> Self {
+    pub fn new(
+        show: &'a Show,
+        _client: &'a Client,
+        imgs: &'a Imgs,
+        fonts: &'a Fonts,
+        localized_strings: &'a std::sync::Arc<VoxygenLocalization>,
+    ) -> Self {
         Self {
             _show: show,
-            imgs,
             _client,
-            fonts: fonts,
+            imgs,
+            fonts,
+            localized_strings,
             common: widget::CommonBuilder::default(),
         }
     }
@@ -93,7 +104,7 @@ impl<'a> Widget for Spell<'a> {
 
         // Title
         // TODO: Use an actual character name.
-        Text::new("Spell")
+        Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.spell"))
             .mid_top_with_margin_on(state.spell_frame, 6.0)
             .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
             .font_size(14)
diff --git a/voxygen/src/i18n.rs b/voxygen/src/i18n.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..aeb4447b7e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/voxygen/src/i18n.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,113 @@
+use common::assets;
+use common::assets::{load_expect, load_glob, Asset};
+use deunicode::deunicode;
+use ron::de::from_reader;
+use serde_derive::*;
+use std::collections::{HashMap, HashSet};
+use std::fs::File;
+use std::io::BufReader;
+
+/// The reference language, aka the more up-to-date localization data.
+/// Also the default language at first startup.
+pub const REFERENCE_LANG: &str = "en";
+
+/// How a language can be described
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct LanguageMetadata {
+    /// A human friendly language name (e.g. "English (US)")
+    pub language_name: String,
+
+    /// A short text identifier for this language (e.g. "en_US")
+    ///
+    /// On the opposite of `language_name` that can change freely,
+    /// `language_identifier` value shall be stable in time as it
+    /// is used by setting components to store the language
+    /// selected by the user.
+    pub language_identifier: String,
+}
+
+/// Store internationalization data
+///
+/// TODO: store the font locations here (Font asset path for instance)
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct VoxygenLocalization {
+    /// A map storing the localized texts
+    ///
+    /// Localized content can be access using a String key
+    pub string_map: HashMap<String, String>,
+
+    /// Either to convert the input text encoded in UTF-8
+    /// into a ASCII version by using the `deunicode` crate.
+    pub convert_utf8_to_ascii: bool,
+
+    pub metadata: LanguageMetadata,
+}
+
+impl VoxygenLocalization {
+    /// Get a localized text from the given key
+    ///
+    /// If the key is not present in the localization object
+    /// then the key is returned.
+    pub fn get(&self, key: &str) -> String {
+        match self.string_map.get(key) {
+            Some(localized_text) => localized_text.to_owned(),
+            None => key.to_string(),
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Return the missing keys compared to the reference language and return
+    /// them
+    pub fn list_missing_entries(&self) -> HashSet<String> {
+        let reference_localization =
+            load_expect::<VoxygenLocalization>(i18n_asset_key(REFERENCE_LANG).as_ref());
+        let reference_keys: HashSet<_> =
+            reference_localization.string_map.keys().cloned().collect();
+        let current_keys: HashSet<_> = self.string_map.keys().cloned().collect();
+
+        reference_keys.difference(&current_keys).cloned().collect()
+    }
+
+    /// Log missing entries (compared to the reference language) as warnings
+    pub fn log_missing_entries(&self) {
+        for missing_key in self.list_missing_entries() {
+            log::warn!(
+                "[{:?}] Missing key {:?}",
+                self.metadata.language_identifier,
+                missing_key
+            );
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl Asset for VoxygenLocalization {
+    const ENDINGS: &'static [&'static str] = &["ron"];
+
+    /// Load the translations located in the input buffer and convert them
+    /// into a `VoxygenLocalization` object.
+    fn parse(buf_reader: BufReader<File>) -> Result<Self, assets::Error> {
+        let mut asked_localization: VoxygenLocalization = from_reader(buf_reader).unwrap();
+
+        // Update the text if UTF-8 to ASCII conversion is enabled
+        if asked_localization.convert_utf8_to_ascii {
+            for value in asked_localization.string_map.values_mut() {
+                *value = deunicode(value);
+            }
+        }
+        asked_localization.metadata.language_name =
+            deunicode(&asked_localization.metadata.language_name);
+
+        Ok(asked_localization)
+    }
+}
+
+/// Load all the available languages located in the Voxygen asset directory
+pub fn list_localizations() -> Vec<LanguageMetadata> {
+    let voxygen_locales_assets = "voxygen.i18n.*";
+    let lang_list = load_glob::<VoxygenLocalization>(voxygen_locales_assets).unwrap();
+    lang_list.iter().map(|e| (*e).metadata.clone()).collect()
+}
+
+/// Return the asset associated with the language_id
+pub fn i18n_asset_key(language_id: &str) -> String {
+    "voxygen.i18n.".to_string() + language_id
+}
diff --git a/voxygen/src/main.rs b/voxygen/src/main.rs
index d156e89bbe..c06abd440a 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/main.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/main.rs
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ pub mod audio;
 mod ecs;
 pub mod error;
 pub mod hud;
+pub mod i18n;
 pub mod key_state;
 mod logging;
 pub mod menu;
@@ -26,8 +27,14 @@ pub mod window;
 pub use crate::error::Error;
 
 use crate::{
-    audio::AudioFrontend, menu::main::MainMenuState, meta::Meta, settings::Settings, window::Window,
+    audio::AudioFrontend,
+    i18n::{i18n_asset_key, VoxygenLocalization},
+    menu::main::MainMenuState,
+    meta::Meta,
+    settings::Settings,
+    window::Window,
 };
+use common::assets::load_expect;
 use log::{debug, error};
 use std::{mem, panic, str::FromStr};
 
@@ -131,6 +138,12 @@ fn main() {
         info_message: None,
     };
 
+    // Try to load the localization and log missing entries
+    let localized_strings = load_expect::<VoxygenLocalization>(&i18n_asset_key(
+        &global_state.settings.language.selected_language,
+    ));
+    localized_strings.log_missing_entries();
+
     // Set up panic handler to relay swish panic messages to the user
     let default_hook = panic::take_hook();
     panic::set_hook(Box::new(move |panic_info| {
diff --git a/voxygen/src/menu/char_selection/mod.rs b/voxygen/src/menu/char_selection/mod.rs
index 10b3b6ed5f..770e4fda9f 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/menu/char_selection/mod.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/menu/char_selection/mod.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 mod scene;
 mod ui;
 
+use crate::i18n::{i18n_asset_key, VoxygenLocalization};
 use crate::{
     session::SessionState, window::Event as WinEvent, Direction, GlobalState, PlayState,
     PlayStateResult,
@@ -108,15 +109,15 @@ impl PlayState for CharSelectionState {
                 .render(global_state.window.renderer_mut(), self.scene.globals());
 
             // Tick the client (currently only to keep the connection alive).
+            let localized_strings = assets::load_expect::<VoxygenLocalization>(&i18n_asset_key(
+                &global_state.settings.language.selected_language,
+            ));
             if let Err(err) = self.client.borrow_mut().tick(
                 comp::ControllerInputs::default(),
                 clock.get_last_delta(),
                 |_| {},
             ) {
-                global_state.info_message = Some(
-                    "Connection lost!\nDid the server restart?\nIs the client up to date?"
-                        .to_owned(),
-                );
+                global_state.info_message = Some(localized_strings.get("common.connection_lost"));
                 error!("[session] Failed to tick the scene: {:?}", err);
 
                 return PlayStateResult::Pop;
diff --git a/voxygen/src/menu/char_selection/ui.rs b/voxygen/src/menu/char_selection/ui.rs
index f5049f4040..d9aa9d4ba4 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/menu/char_selection/ui.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/menu/char_selection/ui.rs
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 use crate::window::{Event as WinEvent, PressState};
 use crate::{
+    i18n::{i18n_asset_key, VoxygenLocalization},
     meta::CharacterData,
     render::{Consts, Globals, Renderer},
     ui::{
@@ -9,6 +10,7 @@ use crate::{
     GlobalState,
 };
 use client::Client;
+use common::assets::load_expect;
 use common::comp::{self, humanoid};
 use conrod_core::{
     color,
@@ -256,6 +258,7 @@ pub struct CharSelectionUi {
     fonts: Fonts,
     character_creation: bool,
     info_content: InfoContent,
+    selected_language: String,
     //deletion_confirmation: bool,
     pub character_name: String,
     pub character_body: humanoid::Body,
@@ -287,6 +290,7 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
             info_content: InfoContent::None,
             //deletion_confirmation: false,
             character_creation: false,
+            selected_language: global_state.settings.language.selected_language.clone(),
             character_name: "Character Name".to_string(),
             character_body: humanoid::Body::random(),
             character_tool: Some(STARTER_SWORD),
@@ -302,6 +306,9 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
             env!("CARGO_PKG_VERSION"),
             common::util::GIT_VERSION.to_string()
         );
+        let localized_strings =
+            load_expect::<VoxygenLocalization>(&i18n_asset_key(&self.selected_language));
+
         // Tooltip
         let tooltip_human = Tooltip::new({
             // Edge images [t, b, r, l]
@@ -337,7 +344,7 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
             match self.info_content {
                 InfoContent::None => unreachable!(),
                 InfoContent::Deletion(character_index) => {
-                    Text::new("Permanently delete this Character?")
+                    Text::new(&localized_strings.get("char_selection.delete_permanently"))
                         .mid_top_with_margin_on(self.ids.info_frame, 40.0)
                         .font_size(24)
                         .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
@@ -349,7 +356,7 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
                         .hover_image(self.imgs.button_hover)
                         .press_image(self.imgs.button_press)
                         .label_y(Relative::Scalar(2.0))
-                        .label("No")
+                        .label(&localized_strings.get("common.no"))
                         .label_font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
                         .label_font_size(18)
                         .label_color(TEXT_COLOR)
@@ -364,8 +371,7 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
                         .hover_image(self.imgs.button_hover)
                         .press_image(self.imgs.button_press)
                         .label_y(Relative::Scalar(2.0))
-                        .label("Yes")
-                        .label_font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
+                        .label(&localized_strings.get("common.yes"))
                         .label_font_size(18)
                         .label_color(TEXT_COLOR)
                         .set(self.ids.info_ok, ui_widgets)
@@ -435,7 +441,7 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
                 .parent(self.ids.charlist_bg)
                 .hover_image(self.imgs.button_hover)
                 .press_image(self.imgs.button_press)
-                .label("Change Server")
+                .label(&localized_strings.get("char_selection.change_server"))
                 .label_color(TEXT_COLOR)
                 .label_font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
                 .label_font_size(18)
@@ -452,7 +458,7 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
                 .w_h(250.0, 60.0)
                 .hover_image(self.imgs.button_hover)
                 .press_image(self.imgs.button_press)
-                .label("Enter World")
+                .label(&localized_strings.get("char_selection.enter_world"))
                 .label_color(TEXT_COLOR)
                 .label_font_size(26)
                 .label_font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
@@ -469,7 +475,7 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
                 .w_h(150.0, 40.0)
                 .hover_image(self.imgs.button_hover)
                 .press_image(self.imgs.button_press)
-                .label("Logout")
+                .label(&localized_strings.get("char_selection.logout"))
                 .label_font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
                 .label_color(TEXT_COLOR)
                 .label_font_size(20)
@@ -486,7 +492,7 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
                 .w_h(270.0, 50.0)
                 .hover_image(self.imgs.button_hover)
                 .press_image(self.imgs.button_press)
-                .label("Create Character")
+                .label(&localized_strings.get("char_selection.create_charater"))
                 .label_font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
                 .label_color(TEXT_COLOR)
                 .label_font_size(20)
@@ -599,7 +605,7 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
                 .w_h(386.0, 80.0)
                 .hover_image(self.imgs.selection_hover)
                 .press_image(self.imgs.selection_press)
-                .label("Create New Character")
+                .label(&localized_strings.get("char_selection.create_new_charater"))
                 .label_color(Color::Rgba(0.38, 1.0, 0.07, 1.0))
                 .label_font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
                 .image_color(Color::Rgba(0.38, 1.0, 0.07, 1.0))
@@ -619,7 +625,7 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
                 .w_h(150.0, 40.0)
                 .hover_image(self.imgs.button_hover)
                 .press_image(self.imgs.button_press)
-                .label("Back")
+                .label(&localized_strings.get("common.back"))
                 .label_font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
                 .label_color(TEXT_COLOR)
                 .label_font_size(20)
@@ -635,7 +641,7 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
                 .w_h(150.0, 40.0)
                 .hover_image(self.imgs.button_hover)
                 .press_image(self.imgs.button_press)
-                .label("Create")
+                .label(&localized_strings.get("common.create"))
                 .label_font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
                 .label_color(TEXT_COLOR)
                 .label_font_size(20)
@@ -704,7 +710,7 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
                 .set(self.ids.selection_scrollbar, ui_widgets);
 
             // Male/Female/Race Icons
-            Text::new("Character Creation")
+            Text::new(&localized_strings.get("char_selection.character_creation"))
                 .mid_top_with_margin_on(self.ids.creation_alignment, 10.0)
                 .font_size(24)
                 .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
@@ -794,7 +800,12 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
             .middle_of(self.ids.human)
             .hover_image(self.imgs.icon_border_mo)
             .press_image(self.imgs.icon_border_press)
-            .with_tooltip(tooltip_manager, "Human", "", &tooltip_human)
+            .with_tooltip(
+                tooltip_manager,
+                &localized_strings.get("common.races.human"),
+                "",
+                &tooltip_human,
+            )
             /*.tooltip_image(
                 if let humanoid::BodyType::Male = self.character_body.body_type {
                     self.imgs.human_m
@@ -822,7 +833,12 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
             .middle_of(self.ids.orc)
             .hover_image(self.imgs.icon_border_mo)
             .press_image(self.imgs.icon_border_press)
-            .with_tooltip(tooltip_manager, "Orc", "", &tooltip_human)
+            .with_tooltip(
+                tooltip_manager,
+                &localized_strings.get("common.races.orc"),
+                "",
+                &tooltip_human,
+            )
             .set(self.ids.race_2, ui_widgets)
             .was_clicked()
             {
@@ -842,7 +858,12 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
             .middle_of(self.ids.dwarf)
             .hover_image(self.imgs.icon_border_mo)
             .press_image(self.imgs.icon_border_press)
-            .with_tooltip(tooltip_manager, "Dwarf", "", &tooltip_human)
+            .with_tooltip(
+                tooltip_manager,
+                &localized_strings.get("common.races.dwarf"),
+                "",
+                &tooltip_human,
+            )
             .set(self.ids.race_3, ui_widgets)
             .was_clicked()
             {
@@ -862,7 +883,12 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
             .middle_of(self.ids.elf)
             .hover_image(self.imgs.icon_border_mo)
             .press_image(self.imgs.icon_border_press)
-            .with_tooltip(tooltip_manager, "Elf", "", &tooltip_human)
+            .with_tooltip(
+                tooltip_manager,
+                &localized_strings.get("common.races.elf"),
+                "",
+                &tooltip_human,
+            )
             .set(self.ids.race_4, ui_widgets)
             .was_clicked()
             {
@@ -882,7 +908,12 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
             .middle_of(self.ids.undead)
             .hover_image(self.imgs.icon_border_mo)
             .press_image(self.imgs.icon_border_press)
-            .with_tooltip(tooltip_manager, "Undead", "", &tooltip_human)
+            .with_tooltip(
+                tooltip_manager,
+                &localized_strings.get("common.races.undead"),
+                "",
+                &tooltip_human,
+            )
             .set(self.ids.race_5, ui_widgets)
             .was_clicked()
             {
@@ -902,7 +933,12 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
             .middle_of(self.ids.danari)
             .hover_image(self.imgs.icon_border_mo)
             .press_image(self.imgs.icon_border_press)
-            .with_tooltip(tooltip_manager, "Danari", "", &tooltip_human)
+            .with_tooltip(
+                tooltip_manager,
+                &localized_strings.get("common.races.danari"),
+                "",
+                &tooltip_human,
+            )
             .set(self.ids.race_6, ui_widgets)
             .was_clicked()
             {
@@ -924,7 +960,12 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
             .middle_of(self.ids.hammer)
             .hover_image(self.imgs.icon_border_mo)
             .press_image(self.imgs.icon_border_press)
-            .with_tooltip(tooltip_manager, "Hammer", "", &tooltip_human)
+            .with_tooltip(
+                tooltip_manager,
+                &localized_strings.get("common.weapons.hammer"),
+                "",
+                &tooltip_human,
+            )
             .set(self.ids.hammer_button, ui_widgets)
             .was_clicked()
             {
@@ -949,7 +990,12 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
             .middle_of(self.ids.bow)
             .hover_image(self.imgs.icon_border_mo)
             .press_image(self.imgs.icon_border_press)
-            .with_tooltip(tooltip_manager, "Bow", "", &tooltip_human)
+            .with_tooltip(
+                tooltip_manager,
+                &localized_strings.get("common.weapons.bow"),
+                "",
+                &tooltip_human,
+            )
             .set(self.ids.bow_button, ui_widgets)
             .was_clicked()
             {
@@ -972,7 +1018,12 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
             .middle_of(self.ids.staff)
             .hover_image(self.imgs.icon_border_mo)
             .press_image(self.imgs.icon_border_press)
-            .with_tooltip(tooltip_manager, "Staff", "", &tooltip_human)
+            .with_tooltip(
+                tooltip_manager,
+                &localized_strings.get("common.weapons.staff"),
+                "",
+                &tooltip_human,
+            )
             .set(self.ids.staff_button, ui_widgets)
             .was_clicked()
             {
@@ -995,7 +1046,12 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
             .middle_of(self.ids.sword)
             .hover_image(self.imgs.icon_border_mo)
             .press_image(self.imgs.icon_border_press)
-            .with_tooltip(tooltip_manager, "Sword", "", &tooltip_human)
+            .with_tooltip(
+                tooltip_manager,
+                &localized_strings.get("common.weapons.sword"),
+                "",
+                &tooltip_human,
+            )
             .set(self.ids.sword_button, ui_widgets)
             .was_clicked()
             {
@@ -1038,7 +1094,12 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
             .middle_of(self.ids.axe)
             .hover_image(self.imgs.icon_border_mo)
             .press_image(self.imgs.icon_border_press)
-            .with_tooltip(tooltip_manager, "Axe", "", &tooltip_human)
+            .with_tooltip(
+                tooltip_manager,
+                &localized_strings.get("common.weapons.axe"),
+                "",
+                &tooltip_human,
+            )
             .set(self.ids.axe_button, ui_widgets)
             .was_clicked()
             {
@@ -1056,13 +1117,13 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
                 self.imgs.slider_range,
             );
             let char_slider = move |prev_id,
-                                    text,
+                                    text: String,
                                     text_id,
                                     max,
                                     selected_val,
                                     slider_id,
                                     ui_widgets: &mut UiCell| {
-                Text::new(text)
+                Text::new(&text.clone())
                     .down_from(prev_id, 22.0)
                     .align_middle_x_of(prev_id)
                     .font_size(18)
@@ -1081,7 +1142,7 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
             // Hair Style
             if let Some(new_val) = char_slider(
                 self.ids.creation_buttons_alignment_2,
-                "Hair Style",
+                localized_strings.get("char_selection.hair_style"),
                 self.ids.hairstyle_text,
                 self.character_body
                     .race
@@ -1096,7 +1157,7 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
             // Hair Color
             if let Some(new_val) = char_slider(
                 self.ids.hairstyle_slider,
-                "Hair Color",
+                localized_strings.get("char_selection.hair_color"),
                 self.ids.haircolor_text,
                 self.character_body.race.num_hair_colors() as usize - 1,
                 self.character_body.hair_color as usize,
@@ -1108,7 +1169,7 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
             // Skin
             if let Some(new_val) = char_slider(
                 self.ids.haircolor_slider,
-                "Skin",
+                localized_strings.get("char_selection.skin"),
                 self.ids.skin_text,
                 self.character_body.race.num_skin_colors() as usize - 1,
                 self.character_body.skin as usize,
@@ -1121,7 +1182,7 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
             let current_eyebrows = self.character_body.eyebrows;
             if let Some(new_val) = char_slider(
                 self.ids.skin_slider,
-                "Eyebrows",
+                localized_strings.get("char_selection.eyebrows"),
                 self.ids.eyebrows_text,
                 humanoid::ALL_EYEBROWS.len() - 1,
                 humanoid::ALL_EYEBROWS
@@ -1136,7 +1197,7 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
             // EyeColor
             if let Some(new_val) = char_slider(
                 self.ids.eyebrows_slider,
-                "Eye Color",
+                localized_strings.get("char_selection.eye_color"),
                 self.ids.eyecolor_text,
                 self.character_body.race.num_eye_colors() as usize - 1,
                 self.character_body.eye_color as usize,
@@ -1149,7 +1210,7 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
             let _current_accessory = self.character_body.accessory;
             if let Some(new_val) = char_slider(
                 self.ids.eyecolor_slider,
-                "Accessories",
+                localized_strings.get("char_selection.accessories"),
                 self.ids.accessories_text,
                 self.character_body
                     .race
@@ -1170,7 +1231,7 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
             {
                 if let Some(new_val) = char_slider(
                     self.ids.accessories_slider,
-                    "Beard",
+                    localized_strings.get("char_selection.beard"),
                     self.ids.beard_text,
                     self.character_body
                         .race
@@ -1183,7 +1244,7 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
                     self.character_body.beard = new_val as u8;
                 }
             } else {
-                Text::new("Beard")
+                Text::new(&localized_strings.get("char_selection.beard"))
                     .mid_bottom_with_margin_on(self.ids.accessories_slider, -40.0)
                     .font_size(18)
                     .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
@@ -1203,7 +1264,7 @@ impl CharSelectionUi {
             let current_chest = self.character_body.chest;
             if let Some(new_val) = char_slider(
                 self.ids.beard_slider,
-                "Chest Color",
+                localized_strings.get("char_selection.chest_color"),
                 self.ids.chest_text,
                 humanoid::ALL_CHESTS.len() - 1,
                 humanoid::ALL_CHESTS
diff --git a/voxygen/src/menu/main/mod.rs b/voxygen/src/menu/main/mod.rs
index 511341e14e..15df6e4da6 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/menu/main/mod.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/menu/main/mod.rs
@@ -4,11 +4,14 @@ mod ui;
 
 use super::char_selection::CharSelectionState;
 use crate::{
-    singleplayer::Singleplayer, window::Event, Direction, GlobalState, PlayState, PlayStateResult,
+    i18n::{i18n_asset_key, VoxygenLocalization},
+    singleplayer::Singleplayer,
+    window::Event,
+    Direction, GlobalState, PlayState, PlayStateResult,
 };
 use argon2::{self, Config};
 use client_init::{ClientInit, Error as InitError};
-use common::{clock::Clock, comp};
+use common::{assets::load_expect, clock::Clock, comp};
 use log::warn;
 #[cfg(feature = "singleplayer")]
 use std::time::Duration;
@@ -147,9 +150,13 @@ impl PlayState for MainMenuState {
                     }
                 }
             }
+            let localized_strings = load_expect::<VoxygenLocalization>(&i18n_asset_key(
+                &global_state.settings.language.selected_language,
+            ));
 
             if let Some(info) = global_state.info_message.take() {
-                self.main_menu_ui.show_info(info);
+                self.main_menu_ui
+                    .show_info(info, localized_strings.get("common.okay"));
             }
 
             // Draw the UI to the screen.
diff --git a/voxygen/src/menu/main/ui.rs b/voxygen/src/menu/main/ui.rs
index d03150abd4..44c1706fb3 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/menu/main/ui.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/menu/main/ui.rs
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+use crate::i18n::{i18n_asset_key, VoxygenLocalization};
 use crate::ui::Graphic;
 use crate::{
     render::Renderer,
@@ -219,13 +220,11 @@ impl MainMenuUi {
         const TEXT_COLOR: Color = Color::Rgba(1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0);
         const TEXT_COLOR_2: Color = Color::Rgba(1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 0.2);
         //const INACTIVE: Color = Color::Rgba(0.47, 0.47, 0.47, 0.47);
-        let intro_text: &'static str = "Information on the Login Process:\n\
-                                        \n\
-                                        The name you put in will be your character name ingame.\n\
-                                        \n\
-                                        Character names and appearances will be saved on your computer.\n\
-                                        \n\
-                                        Levels/Items are not saved yet.";
+
+        let localized_strings = load_expect::<VoxygenLocalization>(&i18n_asset_key(
+            &global_state.settings.language.selected_language,
+        ));
+        let intro_text = &localized_strings.get("main.login_process");
 
         // Tooltip
         let _tooltip = Tooltip::new({
@@ -349,39 +348,18 @@ impl MainMenuUi {
                     .scroll_kids_vertically()
                     .set(self.ids.disc_window, ui_widgets);
 
-                Text::new("Disclaimer")
+                Text::new(&localized_strings.get("common.disclaimer"))
                     .top_left_with_margins_on(self.ids.disc_window, 30.0, 40.0)
                     .font_size(35)
                     .font_id(self.fonts.alkhemi)
                     .color(TEXT_COLOR)
                     .set(self.ids.disc_text_1, ui_widgets);
-                Text::new(
-        "Welcome to the alpha version of Veloren!\n\
-        \n\
-        \n\
-        Before you dive into the fun, please keep a few things in mind:\n\
-        \n\
-        - This is a very early alpha. Expect bugs, extremely unfinished gameplay, unpolished mechanics, and missing features. \n\
-        \n\
-        -If you have constructive feedback or bug reports, you can contact us via Reddit, GitLab, or our community Discord server.\n\
-        \n\
-        - Veloren is licensed under the GPL 3 open-source licence. That means you're free to play, modify, and redistribute the game however you wish \n\
-        (provided derived work is also under GPL 3).
-        \n\
-        - Veloren is a non-profit community project, and everybody working on it is a volunteer.\n\
-        If you like what you see, you're welcome to join the development or art teams!
-        \n\
-        - 'Voxel RPG' is a genre in its own right. First-person shooters used to be called Doom clones.\n\
-        Like them, we're trying to build a niche. This game is not a clone, and its development will diverge from existing games in the future.\n\
-        \n\
-        Thanks for taking the time to read this notice, we hope you enjoy the game!\n\
-        \n\
-        ~ The Veloren Devs")
-        .top_left_with_margins_on(self.ids.disc_window, 110.0, 40.0)
-        .font_size(26)
-        .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
-        .color(TEXT_COLOR)
-        .set(self.ids.disc_text_2, ui_widgets);
+                Text::new(&localized_strings.get("main.notice"))
+                    .top_left_with_margins_on(self.ids.disc_window, 110.0, 40.0)
+                    .font_size(26)
+                    .font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
+                    .color(TEXT_COLOR)
+                    .set(self.ids.disc_text_2, ui_widgets);
                 if Button::image(self.imgs.button)
                     .w_h(300.0, 50.0)
                     .mid_bottom_with_margin_on(self.ids.disc_window, 30.0)
@@ -407,8 +385,8 @@ impl MainMenuUi {
                         self.connect = true;
                         self.connecting = Some(std::time::Instant::now());
                         self.popup = Some(PopupData {
-                            msg: "Connecting...".to_string(),
-                            button_text: "Cancel".to_string(),
+                            msg: localized_strings.get("main.connecting") + "...",
+                            button_text: localized_strings.get("common.cancel"),
                             popup_type: PopupType::ConnectionInfo,
                         });
 
@@ -445,8 +423,8 @@ impl MainMenuUi {
                         self.connect = true;
                         self.connecting = Some(std::time::Instant::now());
                         self.popup = Some(PopupData {
-                            msg: "Creating World...".to_string(),
-                            button_text: "Cancel".to_string(),
+                            msg: localized_strings.get("main.creating_world") + "...",
+                            button_text: localized_strings.get("common.cancel"),
                             popup_type: PopupType::ConnectionInfo,
                         });
                     };
@@ -565,7 +543,7 @@ impl MainMenuUi {
                         .hover_image(self.imgs.button_hover)
                         .press_image(self.imgs.button_press)
                         .label_y(Relative::Scalar(2.0))
-                        .label("Close")
+                        .label(&localized_strings.get("common.close"))
                         .label_font_size(20)
                         .label_font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
                         .label_color(TEXT_COLOR)
@@ -610,7 +588,7 @@ impl MainMenuUi {
                     .w_h(258.0, 55.0)
                     .down_from(self.ids.address_bg, 20.0)
                     .align_middle_x_of(self.ids.address_bg)
-                    .label("Multiplayer")
+                    .label(&localized_strings.get("common.multiplayer"))
                     .label_font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
                     .label_color(TEXT_COLOR)
                     .label_font_size(22)
@@ -637,7 +615,7 @@ impl MainMenuUi {
                         .w_h(258.0, 55.0)
                         .down_from(self.ids.login_button, 20.0)
                         .align_middle_x_of(self.ids.address_bg)
-                        .label("Singleplayer")
+                        .label(&localized_strings.get("common.singleplayer"))
                         .label_font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
                         .label_color(TEXT_COLOR)
                         .label_font_size(22)
@@ -655,7 +633,7 @@ impl MainMenuUi {
                     .bottom_left_with_margins_on(ui_widgets.window, 60.0, 30.0)
                     .hover_image(self.imgs.button_hover)
                     .press_image(self.imgs.button_press)
-                    .label("Quit")
+                    .label(&localized_strings.get("common.quit"))
                     .label_font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
                     .label_color(TEXT_COLOR)
                     .label_font_size(20)
@@ -672,7 +650,7 @@ impl MainMenuUi {
                     .up_from(self.ids.quit_button, 8.0)
                     //.hover_image(self.imgs.button_hover)
                     //.press_image(self.imgs.button_press)
-                    .label("Settings")
+                    .label(&localized_strings.get("common.settings"))
                     .label_font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
                     .label_color(TEXT_COLOR_2)
                     .label_font_size(20)
@@ -689,7 +667,7 @@ impl MainMenuUi {
                     .up_from(self.ids.settings_button, 8.0)
                     .hover_image(self.imgs.button_hover)
                     .press_image(self.imgs.button_press)
-                    .label("Servers")
+                    .label(&localized_strings.get("common.servers"))
                     .label_font_id(self.fonts.cyri)
                     .label_color(TEXT_COLOR)
                     .label_font_size(20)
@@ -705,10 +683,10 @@ impl MainMenuUi {
         events
     }
 
-    pub fn show_info(&mut self, msg: String) {
+    pub fn show_info(&mut self, msg: String, button_text: String) {
         self.popup = Some(PopupData {
             msg,
-            button_text: "Okay".to_string(),
+            button_text: button_text,
             popup_type: PopupType::Error,
         });
         self.connecting = None;
diff --git a/voxygen/src/session.rs b/voxygen/src/session.rs
index de9b462ecf..e33a377942 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/session.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/session.rs
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+use crate::i18n::{i18n_asset_key, VoxygenLocalization};
 use crate::{
     ecs::MyEntity,
     hud::{DebugInfo, Event as HudEvent, Hud},
@@ -9,6 +10,8 @@ use crate::{
 };
 use client::{self, Client, Event::Chat};
 use common::{
+    assets::load_watched,
+    assets::watch,
     clock::Clock,
     comp,
     comp::{Pos, Vel},
@@ -132,6 +135,14 @@ impl PlayState for SessionState {
             }
         }
 
+        // Keep a watcher on the language
+        let mut localization_watcher = watch::ReloadIndicator::new();
+        let mut localized_strings = load_watched::<VoxygenLocalization>(
+            &i18n_asset_key(&global_state.settings.language.selected_language),
+            &mut localization_watcher,
+        )
+        .unwrap();
+
         // Game loop
         let mut current_client_state = self.client.borrow().get_client_state();
         while let ClientState::Pending | ClientState::Character = current_client_state {
@@ -363,10 +374,7 @@ impl PlayState for SessionState {
 
             // Perform an in-game tick.
             if let Err(err) = self.tick(clock.get_avg_delta()) {
-                global_state.info_message = Some(
-                    "Connection lost!\nDid the server restart?\nIs the client up to date?"
-                        .to_owned(),
-                );
+                global_state.info_message = Some(localized_strings.get("common.connection_lost"));
                 error!("[session] Failed to tick the scene: {:?}", err);
 
                 return PlayStateResult::Pop;
@@ -376,7 +384,7 @@ impl PlayState for SessionState {
             global_state.maintain(clock.get_last_delta().as_secs_f32());
 
             // Extract HUD events ensuring the client borrow gets dropped.
-            let hud_events = self.hud.maintain(
+            let mut hud_events = self.hud.maintain(
                 &self.client.borrow(),
                 global_state,
                 DebugInfo {
@@ -407,6 +415,11 @@ impl PlayState for SessionState {
                 clock.get_last_delta(),
             );
 
+            // Look for changes in the localization files
+            if localization_watcher.reloaded() {
+                hud_events.push(HudEvent::ChangeLanguage(localized_strings.metadata.clone()));
+            }
+
             // Maintain the UI.
             for event in hud_events {
                 match event {
@@ -560,6 +573,16 @@ impl PlayState for SessionState {
                         global_state.settings.graphics.fluid_mode = new_fluid_mode;
                         global_state.settings.save_to_file_warn();
                     }
+                    HudEvent::ChangeLanguage(new_language) => {
+                        global_state.settings.language.selected_language =
+                            new_language.language_identifier;
+                        localized_strings = load_watched::<VoxygenLocalization>(
+                            &i18n_asset_key(&global_state.settings.language.selected_language),
+                            &mut localization_watcher,
+                        )
+                        .unwrap();
+                        localized_strings.log_missing_entries();
+                    }
                 }
             }
 
diff --git a/voxygen/src/settings.rs b/voxygen/src/settings.rs
index 980b1c1417..072201f376 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/settings.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/settings.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 use crate::{
     hud::{BarNumbers, CrosshairType, Intro, ShortcutNumbers, XpBar},
-    render::{AaMode, CloudMode, FluidMode},
+    i18n,
+    render::AaMode,
+    render::{CloudMode, FluidMode},
     ui::ScaleMode,
     window::KeyMouse,
 };
@@ -234,6 +236,20 @@ impl Default for AudioSettings {
     }
 }
 
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+#[serde(default)]
+pub struct LanguageSettings {
+    pub selected_language: String,
+}
+
+impl Default for LanguageSettings {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            selected_language: i18n::REFERENCE_LANG.to_string(),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
 /// `Settings` contains everything that can be configured in the settings.ron file.
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, Serialize, Deserialize)]
 #[serde(default)]
@@ -248,6 +264,7 @@ pub struct Settings {
     pub send_logon_commands: bool,
     // TODO: Remove at a later date, for dev testing
     pub logon_commands: Vec<String>,
+    pub language: LanguageSettings,
 }
 
 impl Default for Settings {
@@ -262,6 +279,7 @@ impl Default for Settings {
             show_disclaimer: true,
             send_logon_commands: false,
             logon_commands: Vec::new(),
+            language: LanguageSettings::default(),
         }
     }
 }