Due to the isolating nature of translation work, it can sometimes be difficult to find colleagues to talk to, especially in a post-pandemic, AI-riddled world where real human interaction becomes rarer by the day. Novice and veterans alike can benefit from expanding their network, so I’ve compiled a list of some of the most active translation communities on various platforms.

Note that some of those communities are invite-only, which means you’ll need to contact the administrators in order to request access. The list below is divided by platform, and while some of those communities don’t cater exclusively to the games industry, most have a category dedicated to localization.

Do you want to contribute to this list? Feel free to reach out: me[at]luciledanilov.com

Originally created as a text/VOIP communication tool for gamers, Discord slowly evolved into a “global” platform that now hosts thousands of different communities, from knitting to language learning, and of course translation. Since 2020, it has become one of the main hubs for translators across many different fields.

Type	Name	Notes
Public	Professional Translators	This server promotes a healthy, supportive community for language professionals and students alike. Server link: https://discord.gg/p5xB75ChZr
Private	IGDA (Localization SIG)	The mission of the IGDA is to support and empower game developers around the world to have fulfilling and sustainable careers. The Localization SIG wants to help set international game industry standards for everybody working in and with video game localization. Server link: https://discord.gg/CC3qjaeqFs
Private	HonYaks	HonYaks is a video game localization community for professionals and artisans, especially those working from/to Japanese. You must file an application in order to join. Website: https://www.hon-yaks.com/
Private	Tradiscord (FR)	[EN] The Discord server for French-speaking translators is a virtual space where professionals in the translation industry (translation, interpreting, subtitling, localization…) can chat on a daily basis, cowork face-to-face, find support and advice for their business, and meet colleagues. [FR] La communauté Discord des traducteurs francophones est un espace d’échanges où les professionnels des métiers de la traduction (traduction, interprétation, sous-titrage, localisation) peuvent discuter au quotidien, coworker face caméra, trouver du soutien et des conseils pour pérenniser leur activité, et rencontrer des collègues. Website: https://tradiscord.fr/
Public	Ukrainian localization / Українська локалізація (UA)	The biggest Ukrainian game localization community for newbies and professionals, as well as anyone who has an interest in Ukrainian game localization. We teach, mentor, help, and talk… not only about localization. Server link: https://discord.gg/weJZTNqS8v
Private	LocStart	A Brazilian community focused on helping newly-trained localization professionals build their portfolios through open-source collaborative translation projects. Contact us through the Tradução de Games Discord, which is public and aggregates the wider Brazilian gameloc community. Server link: https://discord.gg/ePMHte7J
Private	Gamer Minds	Gamer Minds is a pioneering localization collective where fair pricing and translator recognition are as paramount as delivering top-tier gaming narratives. We’re a global team committed to quality, transparency, and the power of human touch in bridging language barriers. Join our mission to celebrate and elevate the art of game localization. Website: https://gamer-minds.com/ Server link: https://discord.gg/7sW35m4srK

As far as professional networks are concerned, few platforms are as efficient as LinkedIn. Despite being plagued with con artists and other “gurus”, this is probably the best place to meet and learn from other translators. However, even if LinkedIn has a Groups feature, people usually prefer sharing updates on their personal page using hashtags on their timelines and/or newsletters.

The two notable game localization groups on LinkedIn are:

• Game Localization IN
• Videos Games Localization Professionals

You can also look for hashtags using: #gameloc, #l10n and #LItranslators.

Much like LinkedIn, Twitter works around hashtags and individual profiles rather than groups, and despite the inherent character limits of the platform, it’s the social network of choice for many prominent translators in the games localization (and overall pop culture) space. You can find awesome people tweeting under the hashtags #gameloc, #AmTranslating and (my personal favorite) #TranslatorsInTheCredits. Go follow them!

A newcomer to the social media rumble, Bluesky has attracted many a localization specialist during the Twitter exodus. One interesting feature of the platform is that is allows users to create lists called “Starter Packs” about any given topic or interests, allowing people to follow dozens or even hundreds of accounts at once. Here are a couple of recommendations:

• Ethical game localization starter kit
• Translators and Translation-Related Stuff
• Translation Associations
• CAT’s Starter Pack for the Translation Community
• JP-EN Media Translation Professionals

For a broader view of the games industry, I also recommend this Starter Pack Megalist compiled by Thomas Bidaux!

Following the recent happenings with Twitter, gameloc industry veteran Alain Dellepiane also founded Localization Café over on Mastodon:

Being one of the oldest “modern” social networks, Facebook has hosted countless translation communities over the years. Unfortunately, some of those communities were abandoned by their owners and are now a breeding ground for scammers. The pages listed below are the ones I can personally vouch for, but I’d be happy to expand them with your suggestions.

Click on the name of the group to get redirected.

Type	Name	Notes
Public	Indie Game Localization	As the name suggests, this community offers a space for indie developers to offer translations jobs for their games. It is not heavily moderated.
Public	Indie Game Translation Exchange	Like the Indie Game Localization group, this community is primarily aimed at indie game developers. It’s also less populated, but you might find a couple of interesting discussions.
Private	TTNS (Things Translators Never Say)	This community is to share tongue-in-cheek ideas about things translators would never ever say, for instance when clients send ridiculous inquiries.
Private	The League of Extraordinary Translators	Welcome! We are an open Facebook group for professional translators and interpreters. We are a base for the soldiers in the trenches, not generals planning tactics from a distant war room. We are named as such because we are not slaves to the industry, but professional translators who take exceptional pride in our work. We are not just special, we are extraordinary!
Private	ProZ Translators & Interpreters	This group is provided as a professional resource for those who work with language or who offer language services. It is not exclusive to ProZ members, but you do need to fill out an application.

Last but not least, the Reddit community /r/TranslationStudies hosts over 15,000 subscribers, and while it’s not necessarily the best place for seasoned professionals (it suffers from a lack of moderation which means the front page is often flooded with the same “How do I become a translator?” questions), it’s still worth checking every once in a while. Plus, most of us spend a decent amount of time on Reddit daily, so might as well subscribe!

Conclusion

The harsh reality of today’s market means that being a good (or even a great) translator is not enough to survive – You need to build a network, and joining a community is the best way to do just that.

The introverts among you might find it a bit intimidating, but I guarantee you that the act of lurking alone is already a great step forward. And who knows, you might even make new friends! I know I did 🙂

Last updated: 21/01/2026