In the translation files and code of RimWorld , every location (a settlement, a bandit camp, an ancient complex) needs a "label" to display to the player. When a mod introduces a new type of world site but fails to provide the proper text data—or when a translation mod hasn't caught up to a recent update—the game defaults to a raw code output.

: Most players fix this by manually deleting the bugged entry from their save file. Create a backup of your save file. Open the .rws save file using a text editor like Notepad++.

: If this is happening on a fresh install or new game, use Steam's Verify Integrity of Game Files tool to ensure no core files are missing.

The error is raised when:

The game may struggle to create a quest due to rewards or biomes that aren't compatible with your current mod list.

in settings, open the quest tab, and use the "Discard" or "Trash" button to remove the bugged entry. Fresh Save Requirement

ERR: [Site_label] [detected] - how do I get to the bottom of this?

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