Whenever an exciting new game hits the market, players are eager to jump right in and experience it firsthand. However, sometimes issues arise that can put a damper on the fun. If you're encountering audio problems while playing the hero shooter *FragPunk*, here's how you can fix it and get back to enjoying the game.
What To Do If There Is No Sound in FragPunk
While both console and PC players were thrilled to dive into Bad Guitar Studio’s latest multiplayer title, the PlayStation and Xbox versions of the game faced delays right after its PC launch. This has been frustrating for many, but PC players can still explore the game and get to know the different Lancers. Unfortunately, a significant issue has emerged for some players: no audio during matches. In hero shooters like *FragPunk*, sound is crucial for understanding the action happening around the map, making this problem particularly disruptive. Thankfully, the gaming community has already been proactive in finding solutions.
On Reddit, user Even_Significance581 has shared two effective solutions that both involve tweaking settings. Here’s the first method to address the audio issue in *FragPunk*:
How To Disable Exclusive Mode for FragPunk
- Right-click the speaker icon on your PC.
- Click on Sound Settings.
- Navigate to the Advanced section and click More sound settings.
- Right-click on either the speaker or headphones.
- Click Properties and navigate to the Advanced section.
- Untoggle the “Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device” setting and click Apply, then OK.
After completing these steps, relaunch *FragPunk* to check if the audio has returned. If it hasn’t, there’s another solution you can try.
How To Run FragPunk as Administrator
- Right-click on the *FragPunk* shortcut.
- Click on Properties and navigate to the Compatibility section.
- Select “Run as Administrator.”
Running the game as an administrator grants it full system access, which can help resolve audio issues. While this may sound intimidating, it's a common fix to enhance performance. However, if the audio problem persists, you should check the game’s audio settings and ensure they are set to default. This step will help determine if the issue is with the game itself or your PC's configuration. If it's the former, it's up to Bad Guitar Studio to address the problem.
That’s how you can fix the audio not working in *FragPunk*. To further optimize your gameplay, be sure to check out The Escapist’s guide to the best settings and crosshair codes. Additionally, if you're curious about the voices behind the characters, explore all the *FragPunk* voice actors and where you’ve heard them before.
*FragPunk is currently available on PC and will be released on PlayStation and Xbox at a later date.*
