The highly anticipated hero shooter, *FragPunk*, has arrived on PC, but some players are facing a frustrating issue: no audio. This makes the game nearly unplayable, as sound cues are crucial in a fast-paced title like this. Fortunately, there are solutions!

While the console release is delayed, PC players can jump in and experience *FragPunk*'s unique Lancers. But the lack of audio is a significant problem. Thankfully, Reddit user Even_Significance581 has shared two potential fixes, both involving tweaking 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 this doesn't work, try the next method.
How to Run FragPunk as Administrator
- Right-click the *FragPunk* shortcut.
- Select "Properties."
- Navigate to the "Compatibility" tab.
- Check "Run this program as an administrator."
Running as administrator grants *FragPunk* full system access, potentially resolving the audio issue. 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 likely points to a problem with the game itself, requiring a fix from the developers, Bad Guitar Studio.
For further optimization, check out The Escapist's guide to the best settings and crosshair codes for *FragPunk*. Also, learn more about the talented voice actors behind the game.
*FragPunk* is available now on PC, with PlayStation and Xbox releases planned for a later date.