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How to Change the Language in Sims 4 to English or Other on All Platforms
The easiest way to do this is by changing your settings
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Updated onSeptember 12, 2024
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Changing the language in Sims 4 can enhance your gaming experience by allowing you to play in your preferred language. This guide will walk you through the steps to change the language on various platforms including PS4/PS5, Xbox, Steam, Origin, and more.
How do I change the language in the Sims 4?
1. Change the language on Sims 4 PS4/PS5
2. Change the Sims 4 language on Xbox
3. Change the Sims 4 language on Steam
Game language settings
Steam language settings
4. Change the Sims 4 language on Origin
5. Change The Sims 4 language from the Windows registry editor
1. Go to u003cstrongu003eStartu003c/strongu003e.
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Type u003cemu003erunu003c/emu003e and click on the first result to launch the Run dialog.
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In the Run box, type u003cemu003eregeditu003c/emu003e and then click on u003cstrongu003eOku003c/strongu003e.
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Go to the following destination: u003cstrongu003eu003cspan id=u0022urn:enhancement-dba2fb7du0022 class=u0022textannotation disambiguated wl-thingu0022u003eu003ccodeu003eHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Software/Wow6432Node/Maxis/The Sims 4u003c/codeu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003e
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Change the u003cstrongu003eLocale valueu003c/strongu003e to the desired u003cspan id=u0022urn:enhancement-af4e30bbu0022 class=u0022textannotation disambiguated wl-thing wl-no-linku0022u003elanguageu003c/spanu003e. For example, add pt_BR for Brazilian Portuguese.
7. Change the game config file
If you don’t like editing theRegistry, you can tweak theRIdOrigina.inifile. First, navigate to the folder where you installed your TheSims 4, and then open theGameBinRldOrigin.iniwithNotepad.
Locate the line “Language,” and you should see a semicolon at the beginning of the line.
Remove the semicolon to activate the language of your choice. You can also change the language by using the following codes:
Save the file, launch thegame,and that’s all.
8. Use the Sims 4 Language Changer
What languages is The Sims 4 available in?
Here are the supported languages:
Can you make The Sims speak English?
Unfortunately, you cannot configure your Sims to speak in English. The Sims can only speak in Simlish, their own custom language made by the game’s creator.
Not all games will change their language depending on the system language so these steps can help considerably.
For more fun, while playing the game, check out our article onhow to install Sims 4 mods.
Keep in mind that the game can encounter issues, and we already wrote aboutSims 4 not opening. We also have a guide on what to do ifSims 4 won’t update, so don’t miss it.
If you’re aware of another solution to the problem, please share it with us in the comments section below. Also, leave any other questions, and we’ll be sure to take a look.
Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
