Experiencing audio issues in Alan Wake 2 can be a real mood-breaker, especially when you’re engrossed in the game’s gripping narrative. The problem seems to be more prevalent on consoles, where the audio can completely drop out, often during crucial cutscenes.
If you’ve been dealing with audio glitches that ruin your gameplay experience, you’re not alone. Many players have reported this issue, particularly those using Xbox Series X. But don’t worry; we have a simple fix that should get your game’s audio back on track.
How to Fix Audio Issues in Alan Wake 2
The quickest way to resolve the audio issues in Alan Wake 2 is to restart your console. Yes, it’s that simple. However, to be on the safe side, avoid loading into Alan Wake 2 from your console’s sleep or rest mode, as this may be the cause of audio and desync issues. Always fully switch off your console when you’re done playing for the day, or ensure Alan Wake 2 closes fully. I’m not sure if this will help, but anything is worth a try to fix an issue.
According to GameFAQs by user jmf1, an Xbox fix may just be as simple as ‘Going into audio settings and changing it to “stereo uncompressed,” and then closing and restarting the game.’ However, it may be the restart that fixes the issue rather than the change. But please let us know in the comments if this change works better.
Based on Reddit feedback, this audio issue appears to be more common among Xbox Series X players. However, some PlayStation 5 and PC users have also reported the problem. It’s speculated that the issue may be related to frame rate inconsistencies and the game or console struggling to keep up.
Waiting for a Patch as a Last Resort
If you’ve tried restarting your console and are still experiencing issues, or if you’re concerned that the problem will recur and break your immersion, it might be best to wait for an official patch to fix the issue.
