How To Fix FragPunk Audio Not Working

The highly anticipated hero shooter, FragPunk, has arrived on PC, but not without a few hiccups. While many players are eager to jump in, some are encountering a frustrating audio issue—no sound during gameplay. This is a significant problem in a game where audio cues are crucial for success. Fortunately, the resourceful FragPunk community has already devised some solutions.

The PlayStation and Xbox versions faced delays, leaving PC players as the first to experience the game's unique Lancers and fast-paced action. But the silence of no in-game audio is a major obstacle. Reddit user Even_Significance581 offers two potential fixes, both involving tweaking your system settings.

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 has returned.

If this doesn't work, there's another option:

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."

This grants FragPunk full system access, potentially resolving the audio issue. However, if problems persist after trying both methods, check FragPunk's in-game audio settings to ensure everything is set to default. If the issue remains, the problem likely lies with the game itself, requiring a fix from the developers, Bad Guitar Studio.

For further optimization, consult The Escapist's guide to the best settings and crosshair codes. Learn more about the voice actors behind FragPunk and where you might recognize their voices. FragPunk is currently available on PC, with PlayStation and Xbox releases planned for a later date.