Whether you are fixing "blank" text in a mod after an update or translating a new project, the process typically involves these steps using Sims 4 Studio (S4S) Extracting or Creating Strings To change existing game text, use the String Table Lookup tool in S4S to find the specific phrase you want to modify. To add new text for a mod, generate a unique 32-bit FNV hash
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: Open the EA App, go to Settings > Application , and change the app language. If the game text remains incorrect, you may need to reinstall the game; during reinstallation, you will be prompted to select your desired language pack.
And the Sims—the aggregate ghost of every Sim ever played—had learned to read the strings.
A modder who creates an version of their language strings has essentially re-exported or re-hashed their mod’s text to work with the latest game version.