If you’re a fan of the psychological horror game Alan Wake, you might have encountered a frustrating issue: no sound or audio.
Whether you’re playing on a console like Xbox Series X or a PC, the lack of sound can ruin the immersive experience of the game and make it hard to follow the story.
Fortunately, there are several fixes you can try to get the audio working again.
In this guide, we’ll go through some of the most effective solutions for Alan Wake 2 no audio/sound not working, based on our research and experience.
How To Fix Alan Wake 2 No Audio/Sound Not Working
1. Check Your Audio Settings
Sometimes, the issue can be as simple as having the wrong audio settings on your device.
Make sure that the audio output is set to the correct device, and that the volume is turned up.
- On Xbox Series X, go to Settings > General > Volume & audio output, and make sure the correct audio output device is selected.
- On PC, go to the Sound Control Panel, select your audio device, and make sure it’s set as the default device.
2. Restart The Game Or Platform
Another quick fix to try is to restart the game or your console/PC.
This can help clear any temporary glitches or conflicts that might be causing the audio issue.
- On Xbox Series X, press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide, then navigate to the game and press the Menu button. Select Quit, then restart the game.
- On PC, close the game and any other programs running in the background, then restart the game.
3. Change Audio Settings To Stereo Uncompressed
Some players have reported success by changing the audio settings to “Stereo Uncompressed.”
This option can usually be found in the Audio Settings menu of the game or console/PC.
- On Xbox Series X, go to Settings > General > Volume & audio output, then select “Headset audio” or “HDMI audio” and choose “Stereo Uncompressed.”
- On PC, go to the game’s Audio Settings menu and select “Stereo Uncompressed” from the available options.
4. Update Your Audio Drivers
If you’re playing on a PC, outdated or missing audio drivers could be the culprit.
Check for updates for your sound card or motherboard, and install any available updates.
5. Disable Exclusive Mode
Another possible solution for PC players is to disable the exclusive mode for the audio device.
To do this, go to the Sound Control Panel, select your audio device, and uncheck the “Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device” option.