The highly anticipated hero shooter, FragPunk, has arrived on PC, but some players are facing a frustrating issue: no audio. This makes enjoying the fast-paced action almost impossible, as sound cues are crucial in FragPunk for effective gameplay. Fortunately, there are a couple of fixes you can try.
While the console release is delayed, PC players can jump in and experience FragPunk's unique Lancers. But the silence? That's a problem. Reddit user Even_Significance581 offers two solutions, 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".
Running as administrator grants FragPunk full system access, potentially resolving the audio issue. However, if the problem persists, double-check FragPunk's in-game audio settings to ensure everything is set to default. If the issue remains after this, it indicates a problem with the game itself, not your PC configuration. In that case, contact Bad Guitar Studio for support.
FragPunk is available now on PC, with PlayStation and Xbox releases planned for a later date. For optimal gameplay, be sure to check out The Escapist's guide to the best settings and crosshair codes. Also, learn more about the talented voice actors behind FragPunk.
