The highly anticipated hero shooter, FragPunk, has arrived on PC, but some players are facing a frustrating audio issue—no sound! This makes the already intense gameplay nearly impossible, as audio cues are crucial in FragPunk. Fortunately, there are a couple of fixes you can try.
While the console release is delayed, PC players are already experiencing the fast-paced action. But the silence is deafening for those encountering this audio bug. Reddit user Even_Significance581 has shared two potential solutions, both involving a quick trip to your system settings.
Disabling Exclusive Mode for FragPunk
- Right-click the speaker icon in your PC's system tray.
- Select "Sound settings."
- Navigate to the "Advanced" section and click "More sound settings."
- Right-click your speaker or headphones.
- Select "Properties," then go to the "Advanced" tab.
- Uncheck "Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device."
- Click "Apply," then "OK."
- Relaunch FragPunk and check if the audio is restored.
If this doesn't work, there's another option:
Running FragPunk as Administrator
- Right-click the FragPunk shortcut.
- Select "Properties."
- Navigate to the "Compatibility" tab.
- Check "Run this program as an administrator."
This grants FragPunk full system access, potentially resolving the audio issue. However, if the problem persists after trying both methods, check FragPunk's in-game audio settings to ensure everything is set to default. If the issue remains, it likely points to a game-side problem that needs addressing by the developers, Bad Guitar Studio.
For further optimization, check out The Escapist's guide to the best settings and crosshair codes. You can also learn about the voice actors behind FragPunk. FragPunk is currently available on PC, with PlayStation and Xbox releases planned for a later date.
