UI shows variable names in snake_case instead of text after Aug 18 patch

After the August 18, 2025 update, almost all in-game text in Deadlock is broken. Instead of normal UI labels, menu items, or item names, the game only displays variable identifiers written in snake_case, such as CITADEL_KEY_ESCAPE or #CITADEL_SETTINGS_GAME. This affects the entire interface, including the main menus, the settings screen, and even item descriptions, which makes the UI practically unreadable.

I have already tried verifying the integrity of the game files through Steam, restarting the game, but the problem persists. Based on what I see, it looks like the game is loading raw localization keys instead of proper text strings. Screenshots are attached for reference.
 

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