Game localization that's fun to play with – crafted by human professionals who actually play games
Polish and European localization for indie and AA publishers who know the difference between translated and truly localized – human teams, managed quality, no shortcuts.
TRUSTED BY GAMEDEV SINCE 2014
years of game localization
clients quality assessments, consistently
game projects delivered in last three years
"Sounded like actual storytelling"
"We can always count on you with your timely deliveries and proactive help"
Getting localization right is harder than it looks
Most localization problems don't show up until players notice them. From lines of dialogue sounding off, terms changing their meaning halfway through the game to a tone changing between chapters. Publishers who've been through this tell us the same story: lack of actual process behind the scenes, freelancers working in isolation, no shared resources, no one managing the process or the final quality – and with no way to be aware of the challenges until it's too late.
Whether you've been through a difficult localization experience in the past or you're planning your first European releases, the question remains the same: how do you know the quality is actually there?
Mana is built around answering this question.
WHY MANA
Quality isn't a promise. It's a system.
Anyone can say their localization is high quality. We build processes that make it provable – from the moment we recruit a localizer to the feedback score we collect on regular basis.
Rigorous recruitment
We don't work with generalist translators. Each localizer we bring is assessed on gaming knowledge, genre familiarity, cultural understanding, and game localization craft. The right person for your game isn't whoever is available but whoever actually fits.
Custom reference materials
Every project gets its own glossary, style guide and terminology database built from scratch and the teams are always provided with as much context as we can gather. The tone of voice and world-specific language stay consistent from the first string to the last – and across every language pair.
Active team management
We don't hand off a brief and disappear. We manage the localization teams throughout the project: coordinating decisions, maintaining consistency, solving problems before they reach you.
Measured quality, every time
Every delivery goes through our internal QA process before you receive the localizations. We collect structured feedback after every project – which is how we maintain a 95%+ quality assessment score from our clients.
"This is what premium actually means – the processes that explain how localization quality is achieved."
SERVICES
Multiple approaches, one standard – localization that's actually fun to play with
We cover the full localization journey: from first localizations to localization testing and final quality check.
Game localization
Polish and European languages
Dialogues, UI strings, tutorials, item descriptions and everything in between. Every project gets a dedicated team, custom reference materials and active management from briefing to final delivery. We work across all genres and platforms, with specialist teams assembled to match your game's tone, world and audience.
Localization testing (LQA)
Accuracy, consistency, playability
We check your localized build in context – in the actual game, not just a spreadsheet – catching truncation, mismatched terminology, tone drifts and cultural misfires before your players do. Available as a standalone service or as a part of a full localization project.
Proofreading and review
A second layer of confidence
A final pass checking consistency, natural language flow and adherence to your game's established terminology, whether it's our work or a review of translations done elsewhere.
Copywriting and transcreation
When translation isn't enough
Taglines, marketing copy, store descriptions, trailers – we write localized content that works for the target audience and plays the expected marketing and sales role rather than just converting the source.
Localization processes audits
Coming soon: localization process audits for game publishers
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HOW WE WORK
A process built around your game – and your team
From the first conversation to post-launch, here's what working with Mana actually looks like.
Scoping and briefing – before we start
We define the scope together – translation and proofreading, including review phase or not, adding LQA or choosing a full package for this particular game – so there are no surprises once work begins.
Reference materials and team prep
We gather game context, glossaries, tone notes, platform requirements, and age restrictions – and organize everything internally so our localization teams arrive briefed, not guessing.
Localization and (pro)active collaboration
Our teams flag cultural nuances and suggests market-specific enhancements. Your answers shape the final result – and we make that dialogue easy rather than burdensome.
Delivery and implementation support
We deliver and stay involved – making sure the localization is implemented correctly in your build and we remain available for what comes next: text updates, post-release content, DLC, patches. For us, a shipped game isn't a closed project. It's the beginning of an ongoing partnership.
Progress updates and visibility
You always know where things stand: through direct tool access, joining our collaboration tools or by regular progress reports. No chasing, no uncertainty.
Post-launch support
We care about your game's success beyond the delivery. We stay in touch, support where we can, and for publishers and studios who want to go further – we offer dedicated post-launch services including Localization Stories that help you promote your game to new markets.
CASE STUDIES
Real projects, real results
How we approach specific challenges – from team building on long-term AAA projects to localizing games where tone is everything.
Building the game localization dream team
What separates a localization partner who holds up under live ops pressure from one who doesn't? This case study shows exactly what that looks like from the inside.
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Localizing warmth – tone and voice in cozy games
In cozy games, tone isn't a detail – it's the entire experience. Translation that misses the warmth misses the point. We share how we approached tone, cultural references and character voice for the Polish market.
Coming soon
How communication shapes localization quality
What happens when translators and proofreaders can talk to each other openly? When teams can brainstorm together – on every project, in real time?
Coming soon
How to check localization quality without knowing all the languages
A practical guide for publishers who need to evaluate localization quality without speaking the target languages themselves.
Coming soon
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WHO WE ARE
Built by people who love games – and care about the people who make them
Mana Translation was founded in 2014 by a group of game localization colleagues who shared two convictions: that the industry deserved better quality, and that it was possible to build a studio where doing great work and being treated well weren't in conflict. We started with a premium approach from day one – not as a positioning strategy, but because we genuinely couldn't imagine doing it any other way.
Today the core team is Asia, Natalia and Karolina – backed by a trusted pool of specialist freelance localizers who've been with us through projects of every size and genre. We're small by design. Every client works with people who are genuinely invested in their game, not assigned to it.
In games, mana is the energy that powers everything – the resource that makes skills, spells and actions possible. That's the mana factor we bring to every localization project. Not just linguistic skill, but the energy of people who actually care: about your game, about your players, and about the relationship we build with your team along the way.
In practice that means being proactive when challenges come up rather than waiting to be asked. It means telling you when something could be better, not just delivering what was requested. It means being the kind of partner you can call when a release is in trouble – and knowing we'll find a way to help.
We believe localization can be a genuinely pleasant experience for everyone involved. Eleven years in, that belief hasn't changed.
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
Ready to talk about your game?
Whether you have a full brief ready or you're still figuring out what you need – we're happy to start the conversation. No obligation, just a genuine chat about your project.
Pick a time that works for you – usually available within a few days
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