Fix FragPunk Audio Issues: Quick Guide

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 how you can resolve them.

While players on both consoles and PCs were thrilled to dive into Bad Guitar Studio's latest multiplayer title, the PlayStation and Xbox versions faced delays right at the PC launch. This has been frustrating for many, but PC players have been able to explore the game and get to know the different Lancers. Unfortunately, a significant number of players have encountered a major issue: no audio during matches. Since sound is crucial in hero shooters like *FragPunk*, where environmental noises provide essential cues, this problem can make the game nearly unplayable. Fortunately, the gaming community has been proactive in finding solutions.

On Reddit, user Even_Significance581 shared two effective fixes, both of which involve adjusting 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.

Once you've completed these steps, relaunch *FragPunk* to check if the audio issue has been resolved. If it hasn't, there's another approach 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.”

This method grants *FragPunk* full system access, which can help run the game 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 will help confirm whether the problem is with the game itself or something on your PC. If it's the game, then 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 enhance your gaming experience, consider checking out The Escapist’s guide to the best settings and crosshair codes. Additionally, if you're curious about the voices behind the characters, here's a list of all the *FragPunk* voice actors and where you might have heard them before.

*FragPunk* is currently available on PC and is slated for release on PlayStation and Xbox at a later date.