The highly anticipated hero shooter, FragPunk, has arrived on PC, but not without a few hiccups. While many players are eager to jump in, a frustrating audio issue is preventing some from fully enjoying the experience. This guide offers solutions to get your sound back on track.

The PlayStation and Xbox releases have been delayed, leaving PC players as the first to experience FragPunk's intense Lancer-filled battles. Unfortunately, a significant number of players are encountering a complete lack of in-game audio, severely impacting gameplay. Sound is crucial in a hero shooter, providing vital clues about enemy positions and actions. Fortunately, the community has already discovered some fixes.

Reddit user Even_Significance581 shared two effective solutions, both involving tweaking your system settings. Let's dive in:

Disabling Exclusive Mode for FragPunk

1. Right-click the speaker icon in your PC's system tray.
2. Select "Sound settings."
3. Navigate to the "Advanced" section and click "More sound settings."
4. Right-click your speakers or headphones.
5. Choose "Properties" and go to the "Advanced" tab.
6. Uncheck "Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device."
7. Click "Apply," then "OK."
8. Relaunch FragPunk and check if the audio is restored.

If this doesn't work, there's another method to try:

Running FragPunk as Administrator

1. Right-click the FragPunk shortcut.
2. Select "Properties."
3. Navigate to the "Compatibility" tab.
4. Check "Run this program as an administrator."

Running as administrator grants FragPunk full system access, potentially resolving conflicts. However, if the audio problem persists after trying both methods, check your in-game audio settings to ensure everything is set to default. If the issue remains, it suggests a problem with the game itself, requiring a fix from the developers, Bad Guitar Studio.

That's how to troubleshoot audio issues in FragPunk. For further optimization, explore our guide to the best settings and crosshair codes. Also, check out our piece on the voice actors behind FragPunk.

FragPunk is currently available on PC, with PlayStation and Xbox releases planned for a later date.