The highly anticipated hero shooter, *FragPunk*, has arrived, but not without a few hiccups. Many players are reporting a frustrating audio issue—no sound during gameplay. This is a major problem in a game where sound cues are crucial for survival. 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 lack of audio is a significant setback. Luckily, the community has already found some solutions.
Reddit user Even_Significance581 offers two potential fixes, both involving tweaking 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 speakers or headphones.
- Choose "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."
- Go to the "Compatibility" tab.
- Check "Run this program as an administrator."
This grants *FragPunk* full system access, potentially resolving the audio issue. 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, it likely points to a problem with the game itself, requiring a fix from the developers, Bad Guitar Studio.
For further optimization, check out The Escapist's guide to the best settings and crosshair codes. Learn more about the voice actors behind *FragPunk* in our dedicated article. *FragPunk* is currently available on PC, with PlayStation and Xbox releases planned for a later date.
