How To Fix FragPunk Audio Not Working

The highly anticipated hero shooter, *FragPunk*, has arrived on PC, but not without a few hiccups. Many players are reporting 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 solutions that have proven successful for many players.

While the console release is delayed, PC players eager to experience *FragPunk*'s unique Lancers are facing this audio roadblock. Thanks to the resourceful *FragPunk* community, we have two potential fixes. 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 speaker or headphones.
5. Choose "Properties," then 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. Go to the "Compatibility" tab.
4. Check "Run this program as an administrator."

Running as administrator grants *FragPunk* full system access, potentially resolving the audio issue. If the problem persists after trying both methods, check *FragPunk*'s in-game audio settings to ensure everything is set to default. This helps determine if the issue stems from the game itself or your PC configuration. If it's the game, contacting Bad Guitar Studio is the next step.

We hope this guide helps you get back into the action! For further optimization, check out The Escapist's guide to the best settings and crosshair codes. And for those curious, we also have an article detailing the *FragPunk* voice actors and their previous work.

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