The central obstacle preventing a simple patch release is the game's proprietary data archive. Inside the game's ISO file, all crucial files—including dialogue, scripts, and system data—are bundled into a single, large file named NEVA.PKG .

A work-in-progress patch exists that translates some menus and story modes, though the release date for a complete version is unknown Neon Genesis Evangelion 2 (Another Cases) Often confused with

An updated breakdown reveals the current state of the translation, the engineering hurdles preventing a full release, and instructions for navigating the game today. The Technical Gridlock: Why Progress is Slow