The highly anticipated hero shooter, *FragPunk*, has arrived, but not without a few hiccups. Many players are experiencing a frustrating audio issue—no sound during matches. This makes the game nearly unplayable, as audio cues are crucial in *FragPunk*'s fast-paced gameplay. Fortunately, there are a couple of fixes you can try.
While the console release was delayed, PC players can jump in and experience the unique Lancers. But the silence? That needs addressing. Reddit user Even_Significance581 shared two solutions, both involving a tweak to your system settings:
How to Disable 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.
- Select "Properties" and 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 that doesn't work, try this:
How to Run FragPunk as Administrator
- Right-click the *FragPunk* shortcut.
- Select "Properties."
- Go to the "Compatibility" tab.
- Check "Run as administrator."
Running *FragPunk* as administrator grants it 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, it's likely 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. Also, learn about the *FragPunk* voice actors and where you might recognize their voices from. *FragPunk* is currently available on PC, with PlayStation and Xbox releases planned for a later date.
