Translation Economics
Russian Translations are now available for download!
The translation won’t be perfect, and I’m sure there are still a few incorrect or awkward words here and there. But I’ll keep improving it, fixing reported issues, and updating it as frequently as possible alongside the modpack.
One thing I also want to clarify: Russian translations will have a 35-day Early Access period, compared to 21 days for the main modpack.
The main reason is simply the cost involved. Running and hosting the modpack costs me roughly $50/month. The Russian translation project is considerably more expensive. For this translation alone, I’ve spent around $300 on AI translation and auditing, using GPT-5.6 Sol at Extra High reasoning and, more recently, GPT-6 Astra (Pro/Max) for the final audit. I could have used cheaper models to cut cost, but I didn’t want to compromise on translation quality, especially since many of you have been asking for Russian localizations for quite a while.
And this isn’t a translation for just one mod — it covers 2,000+ mods. Many individual mod translators already use 2–3 weeks of Early Access for a single mod, so I feel 35 days is a reasonable balance for a project of this size.
I’m not saying this to justify or pressure anyone into subscribing. I simply want to be transparent about why the translation Early Access period is longer and how much work and cost goes into maintaining it.
That's all from me. Thank you for the support so far, and please report any translation mistakes you find. ❤️
RU
Русский перевод уже доступен для скачивания!