Whenever an exciting new game hits the market, players are eager to jump in and experience it firsthand. However, sometimes technical issues can hinder that excitement. If you're facing audio problems in the hero shooter *FragPunk*, here's a detailed guide to help you resolve them and get back to enjoying the game.
What To Do If There Is No Sound in FragPunk
While both console and PC gamers were thrilled to dive into Bad Guitar Studio’s latest multiplayer title, the PlayStation and Xbox versions faced a delay right after the PC launch. This has been frustrating for many, but PC players can still explore the game and get acquainted with the various Lancers. Unfortunately, several gamers are encountering a significant issue: no audio during matches. This problem can make *FragPunk* nearly unplayable, as sound cues are crucial in hero shooters for understanding what's happening around the map. Fortunately, the gaming community has quickly come up with solutions.
On Reddit, user Even_Significance581 provided two effective solutions that both involve adjusting settings. Let's walk through them:
How To Disable Exclusive Mode for FragPunk
- Right-click the speaker icon on your PC.
- Click "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 method 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 *FragPunk* as an administrator gives the game full system access, which can help resolve audio issues. Although this isn't a guaranteed fix, if the problem persists, check the game’s audio settings to ensure they're set to default. This helps confirm whether the issue is with the game itself or your PC's settings. If it's the game, it's up to Bad Guitar Studio to address the problem.
That's how you can fix the *FragPunk* audio issue. 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 voices behind the characters, 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.
