Sims 4 Change Language: How to Change to English/Other (2023)

Sims 4 is a very popular game loved by players all around the world. It is natural that some of them prefer to have the game in a different language other than the default one, or simply want to experiment with different languages to see which they prefer.

Here’s what one user is saying:

I have downloaded the Sims 4 and it happens that the game is in Spanish, event if my Origin account is set to English. How do I change the language of the game? Thanks!

Changing languages in The Sims 4 is not as easy as it may seem, but it is definitely doable. This article will explain how to change the language in Sims 4 andlist the elements that condition this process.

What languages is The Sims 4 available in?

The Sims 4 will be available in a variety of languages. Thus almost anybody on the planet can have endless hours of fun without worrying about language barriers.

Here are the languages you will be able to play The Sims 4 in:

Now that we’ve cleared up any possible worries about not being able to understand The Sims 4 gameplay and storyline, let’s dive into how you can change the language quickly.

How do I change the language in the Sims 4?

Depending on your device, the process to change your in-game language will slightly differ, but it shouldn’t take more than a few minutes.

➡ Change the language on Sims 4 PS4/PS5

1. Open Settings from the PS dashboard.
2. Scroll down until you find Language in the list. Then, open it by pressing X.
3. Choose your preferred language from the drop-down list that appears.
4. The game will now launch in the language you selected.

➡ Change the Sims 4 language on Xbox

1. Open the Xbox menu.
2. Choose Settings.
3. Click on System Settings.
4. Enter the Console Settings option.
5. Find the Language and Locale entry, and click on Language.
6. Select your desired language from the list.

➡ Change the Sims 4 language on Steam

– Game language settings

1. Open your Steam Library.
2. Right-click on the Sims 4 game and selectProperties (for the example, we are using Counter-Strike).
3. Open the Language tab.
4. Choose the language you want to use by clicking the drop-down menu.

– Steam language settings

1. Log into your Steam account.
2. Click Steam from the top menu.
3. Open the Settings.
4. Click the Interface tab.
5. Choose the language you prefer from the drop-down menu.
6. Click OK and choose the Restart Steam option.

➡ Change the Sims 4 language on Origin

Changing the Sims 4 language on the EA app named Origin is a straightforward task:

1. Log into your Origin Client account.
2. Open the My Game Library option by clicking it.
3. Right-click the Sims 4 entry, and choose Game Properties.
4. Click the Advanced Launch Options and select your desired language from the drop-down.

As you can see, changing the language for your Sims 4 game on Origin is very simple. If you’re using another setup to play this game, continue reading.

➡ Change The Sims 4 language from the Windows registry editor

Other users have confirmed that the following workaround does the trick and will allow you to change the Sims 4 language without Origin.

This is a recommended method for Windows users which either don’t like to use Origin, have the game on Steam, or don’t have an official copy of the game.

1.Go to Start.

2. Type run and click on the first result to launch the Run dialog.

3. In the Run box, type regedit and then click on Ok.

4. Go to the following destination: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Software/Wow6432Node/Maxis/The Sims 4

5. Change the Localevalue to the desired language. For example, addpt_BR for Brazilian Portuguese.

➡ Change the game config file

If you don’t like editing the Registry, you can tweak the RIdOrigina.ini file.First, navigate to the folder where you installed your The Sims 4, and then open the GameBinRldOrigin.ini with Notepad.

Locatethe line “Language,” and you should see a semicolonat 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:

cs_CZ = Czech
da_DK = Danish
de_DE = German
en_US = US English
es_ES = Spanish (Spain)
fi_FI = Finnish
fr_FR = French (France)
it_IT = Italian
ja_JP = Japanese
ko_KR= Korean
nl_NL = Dutch
no_NO= Norwegian
pl_PL = Polish
pt_BR = Portuguese (Brazil)
ru_RU = Russian
sv_SE = Swedish
zh_TW= Chinese (Traditional)

Save the file, launch the game, and that’s all. However, for the particular case you can’t get to the folder or encounter any file explorer issues, we’ve prepared this complete guide to getting you past any problems.

If you don’t like Notepad or you’re looking for an alternative, check out this list of note-taking apps and choose one that’s right for you.

It’s worth mentioning that in CIS countries, The Sims 4 is only available in Russian and Polish. Unfortunately, this means that gamers can’t change the game language.

➡ Use the Sims 4 Language Changer

We need to specify that you will be downloading these files at your own risk, as our security systems can not vet the download source.

That being said, the same installer has been downloaded, scanned with an antivirus, and installed on our systems to ensure that it doesn’t pose any danger to your system.

1. Update the game to the latest version to have all languages downloaded.
2. Download the Sims 4 Language Changer installer.
3. Open it and select your preferred language.

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 on how to install Sims 4 mods.

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.