Whenever a thrilling new game hits the market, players are eager to dive right in and leave their current games behind. However, issues can sometimes prevent this excitement from unfolding. Here's how to resolve the audio not working problem in the hero shooter *FragPunk*.
What To Do If There Is No Sound in FragPunk
While players on both console and PC were eager to explore Bad Guitar Studio’s latest multiplayer title, the PlayStation and Xbox versions faced delays right after the PC launch. This has been frustrating for many, but PC players can still load the game and get to know all the different Lancers. Unfortunately, several gamers have encountered a significant issue when playing *FragPunk*.
There's an error in *FragPunk* that results in no audio during matches. This makes the game nearly unplayable, as sound is crucial in hero shooters like *FragPunk*, where environmental noises provide essential cues about the gameplay. Thankfully, the gaming community has been proactive in finding solutions to this problem.
On Reddit, user Even_Significance581 shared two solutions that 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 navigate to the Advanced section.
- Untoggle the "Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device" setting and click Apply, then OK.
Once this process is complete, relaunch *FragPunk* to check if the audio has been restored. If it hasn't, there's another method that might resolve 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 system access, which, though it might sound daunting, is simply a way to enhance performance. However, if the audio problems persist, the next step is to check the game’s audio settings and ensure they are set to default. This confirms that the issue stems from the game itself, not the PC's configuration. At that point, it becomes an issue for Bad Guitar Studio to address.
And that's how to fix the *FragPunk* audio not working issue. To optimize your gameplay further, be sure to check out The Escapist's guide on the best settings and crosshair codes. For those interested in more details, here are all the *FragPunk* voice actors and where you might recognize them from.
*FragPunk is currently available on PC and will be released on PlayStation and Xbox at a later date.*
