1. The game crashes after installing the CPK: This usually happens if the CPK file is corrupted or if the DPFileList Generator version is outdated. Re-download the commentary file and ensure you are using the correct version of the generator for PES 2019.
2. I can select Arabic, but there is no sound:
This indicates that the game is reading the setting but cannot find the audio files. Check that the CPK file is actually inside the download folder and that it was not accidentally deleted.
3. Commentary sounds robotic or generic: This happens if you are playing with "Option Files" (custom team edits). Sometimes heavily edited players or fake team names in unlicensed leagues do not trigger the specific commentary lines stored in the database. Using a popular patch like SmokePatch or PES Universe usually fixes this by linking player IDs to the correct commentary names.
To understand the phenomenon, one must first name the gods. The Arabic commentary team for PES 2019 was not an afterthought; it was a masterstroke. Faris Awad, the seasoned radio and television voice known for his poetic, almost literary descriptions, and Essam El-Shawaly (often affectionately nicknamed "Issimo" by fans, a playful tribute to the legendary Italian commentator Ilary Blasi’s husband, though the name stuck as a term of endearment for El-Shawaly’s passionate style) formed a duo that transcended the typical "play-by-play" and "color" dynamic.
Where English commentary often feels sterile and robotic—repeating the same banalities about "teams settling into a rhythm"—the PES 2019 Arabic duo brought a raw, unscripted energy. Faris Awad provided the calm, analytical anchor, using classical Arabic with a journalist's precision. El-Shawaly, however, was the volcano. His voice would crack with emotion on a last-minute tackle. He would scream "Kiyasa!" (a colloquial term for a spectacular, almost arrogant piece of skill) not as a description, but as a celebration. He invented his own lexicon of joy. pes 2019 arabic commentary pc
For PC players, this was a revelation. Console versions had the commentary, but the PC modding community took it from a feature to a religion.
Before diving into the technical steps, let’s discuss the emotional impact. Arabic football commentary is famous for several unique characteristics that the PES 2019 mod captures perfectly:
For PC gamers, this mod bridges the gap between Konami’s Japanese precision and the raw passion of the Arab street.
Despite the best guides, mods can fail. Here are fixes for the top 3 problems with PES 2019 Arabic commentary on PC. For PC gamers, this mod bridges the gap
| Issue | Probable Cause | Solution |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Commentary is still English/Spanish | DpFileList was not generated properly. | Regenerate the list. Ensure no other language file overrides the Arabic one. |
| Game crashes at kit selection | Conflict with another mod (e.g., Scoreboard server). | Disable other mods one by one. Try renaming the Arabic CPK file to zzz_Arabic.cpk (to load last). |
| Commentary cuts out mid-sentence | Corrupted download or low RAM. | Re-download the mod. Increase virtual memory on your PC. |
| No sound during replays | Missing audio triggers in the mod. | This is a common bug. Download an updated hotfix from the mod creator. |
As of 2025, three major versions dominate the scene:
The "Ultra-Passion" Pack (2.1 GB)
The "Hybrid" (Sider Version)
Recommendation: For the definitive PES 2019 experience, choose the Legends Pack.
PES 2019 sits at a fascinating historical juncture. It was the last PES to use the Fox Engine before the disastrous launch of eFootball 2022. It was the last game where Konami genuinely competed with FIFA. And for the Arabic-speaking world, it was the last time the commentary felt human.
Subsequent versions (PES 2020, 2021, and eFootball) have Arabic commentary, but they are sterile. EA FC’s Arabic track is professional but corporate. The magic of PES 2019 on PC was that it felt like two uncles watching the game with you on a couch in Cairo, Casablanca, or Riyadh. They were biased toward attacking play. They laughed at bad misses. They revered the legends.
On PC, the game has become a time capsule. You can download a "Season 2023/24" patch that updates the kits, transfers, and stadiums—but keeps the 2018-era commentary. The cognitive dissonance is beautiful: Kylian Mbappé, in a 2024 Real Madrid kit, being described by El-Shawaly as "the young Monaco phenomenon." Despite the best guides, mods can fail
The Arabic commentary is not available via an official Steam update. You need the dt41_ara_all.cpk file extracted from a console version (PS3/PS4) or a repack.