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Tonight's update was the biggest one yet. The game had recently released a new expansion pack, and Sun had scrambled to translate all the new careers, items, and interactions.
The Sims 4 was a game of endless possibilities, but for Sun and thousands of other Thai players, there was always a barrier. The game didn't natively support the Thai language. Every dialogue box, every career promotion, every quirky moodlet, and every object description was in English. For younger players, or those not fluent in English, a massive part of the game's charm was lost in translation. Sun had decided to change that. [Update 28-4-61]ModThaiTS4.rar
He wasn't just translating words; he was translating a vibe. The Sims 4 was famous for its puns and humor, and Sun knew that a literal translation would fall flat. He spent his nights matching the game's iconic, goofy tone with modern Thai slang and cultural nuances. He had to manually replace thousands of lines of code, ensuring that the unique script of the Thai alphabet wouldn't break the game's UI. Tonight's update was the biggest one yet
“The translation of the comedian career is hilarious, you nailed the Thai puns!” wrote another. The game didn't natively support the Thai language