When a thrilling new game hits the market, every player is eager to dive in and explore its world. However, sometimes technical glitches can hinder that experience. If you're facing issues with audio not working in the hero shooter *FragPunk*, here's how you can resolve it to get back into the action.
While players on both console and PC were excited to dive into Bad Guitar Studio's latest multiplayer title, the PlayStation and Xbox versions of the game were delayed upon its PC launch. This has been frustrating for many, but PC players can still load the game and get acquainted with the various Lancers. Unfortunately, a significant number of gamers are encountering a major issue: no audio during matches. This can make the game nearly unplayable, as sound cues are crucial in hero shooters like *FragPunk* to understand what's happening around the map. Thankfully, the gaming community has been proactive in finding solutions to this problem.
On Reddit, user Even_Significance581 shared two effective solutions, both of which involve adjusting settings. Here's the first approach to fix 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 go to the Advanced section.
- Untoggle the "Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device" setting and click Apply, then OK.
After completing this process, relaunch *FragPunk* and check if the audio has returned. If it hasn't, there's another method you can try, which might just solve the issue.
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."
This method grants *FragPunk* full access to your system, which can help the game run more smoothly. However, it's not a guaranteed fix. If the audio issues persist, the next step is to check the game's audio settings and ensure everything is set to default. This helps confirm that the problem lies with the game itself rather than your PC's configuration. At that point, it's up to Bad Guitar Studio to address the issue.
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. For those interested in the game's voice talent, here are all the *FragPunk* voice actors and where you might have heard them before.
*FragPunk* is currently available on PC and will be released on PlayStation and Xbox at a later date.
