Data mod problem, when contains non-empty modded language file

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:arrow_forward: GAME INFORMATION

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  • GAME BUILD #: #125283
  • GAME PLATFORM: Steam
  • OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 11

:arrow_forward: ISSUE EXPERIENCED

Data Mods not usable when contains custom non-empty language file. The custom data mod is also unusable in the scenario editor if it contains non-empty key-value-modded-strings-utf8.txt file.
I have tested it with the latest version of the data file, the problem is the same.

:arrow_forward: FREQUENCY OF ISSUE

  • 100% of the time / matches I play (ALWAYS)

:arrow_forward: REPRODUCTION STEPS

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Here’s the steps to reproduce the issue:

  1. Open scenario editor

  2. select the custom data mod

  3. does not load
    ingame:

  4. select skirmish mode

  5. change custom data mod

  6. start game

  7. the error message is displayed

:arrow_forward: EXPECTED RESULT

Show Error: Problem loading Data Mod dialog.

:arrow_forward: IMAGE

datmod
datmod1089×1057 50.7 KB

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I came across the exact same issue. Were you able to find a solution or work-around since you posted this?