Were you highly fascinated with the storyline and features of COD Vanguard? But, all your excitement suddenly drops down as you are experiencing audio or sound issues at the start or in the middle of the game.
You are in a suitable place then. This game is based on WWII and being a huge admirer of this type of game, I also installed COD Vanguard. Early days, I encountered audio or sound issues.
This is very disturbing, isn’t it? As a gamer, you can’t compromise and enjoy the gameplay while dealing with sound issues.
Then, I started investigating the issue and finally, came out victorious by fixing the audio or sound issues in COD Vanguard.
So, why do audio or sound issues appear in COD Vanguard?
Don’t skip any part. Read throughout the article very carefully to fix this hiccup.
How to Fix Audio or Sound Issues in COD Vanguard
If you want to have enjoyable gameplay experiences, you must fix the audio or sound issues in COD Vanguard. I’m mentioning some fixes that you can apply to solve this problem.
Here are the ways to fix audio or sound issues in COD Vanguard:
Fix 1. Check for Correct Audio Device in Call OF Duty Vanguard
You have to insert any device like a microphone, headset or earphone. All of them are output devices and they have no built-in permission in your system. You have to allow permission for using them and make some changes in the game audio settings.
Here are steps you need to follow for checking the correct audio device:
- Launch COD Vanguard at the initial step.
- Click on the Settings menu and head to the Audio tab option.
- Scroll down until you find the Game Sound Device option.
- You can check whether the device you are using is connected with the game or not.
- If the device is connected, you can experience the sound quality by clicking on the Play Campaign Audio Test or Play Multiplayer Audio Test option.
Fix 2. Check for the Device Port Connection
You have to insert the device into the connection port very carefully. You can face audio or sound issues in COD Vanguard if the connection between the device and port is weak. You can clean the dust particles to ensure proper connection.
Fix 3. Allow Permission to the Device as Your System’s Audio Device
As the inserted device is the external device, you have to allow permission to use that device as the system’s running audio device.
Here are the steps you need to follow for allowing permission to the device:
- After inserting the audio device, right-click on the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your device.
- Click on the Open Sound Settings option which will be on the top.
- Then, you have to choose the headphone or headset as your device for listening to audio.
- Now, launch the game and see if the problem still exists or not.
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Fix 4: Update Audio Drivers
Communication is a must when you are a gamer. You should have proper communication skills if you are expecting to improve your gameplay and team performance. For this reason, you must update your audio drivers.
Here are the steps for updating the audio drivers in Windows 10:
- Click on the Windows Start icon.
- Write Device manager and press the Enter key.
- You have to search the Sound, Video and Game Controllers option.
- Once you double click on the audio entry, head over to the Driver tab.
- You have to select Search Automatically for updated driver software.
- If any update is available, click on install and then apply.
- When the audio driver is updated, restart your PC.
- Launch COD Vanguard.
Here are the steps for updating audio drivers in Windows 11:
- Right-click on the Windows Start icon.
- Then, navigate to the Audio inputs and outputs tab.
- You have to right-click on the Speaker/ Headphone ( Realtek(R) Audio option.
- Once the result appears, select the Update Driver option to find if any update is available or not.
Fix 5. Repair or Replace Your Headphone/ Headset
If the above instructions still fail to fix the audio or sound issues in COD Vanguard, you must have problems with the headset or headphones you are using. You will face this problem very frequently using older versions or using the device for a long period.
You must either repair or replace the headset with a new one. Here, I’m mentioning some headsets you can try while playing COD Vanguard.
- ASTRO Gaming A40 TR.
- Logitech G433.
- Razer Kraken.
- SteelSeries Arctis Pro.
- Turtle Beach Recon 70.
Fix 6. Verify Integrity of the Game Files
Just think, you are in an intense situation in the game but accidentally, your audio device is missing. You may face crashing at the startup if you are missing any game files or you have corrupted game files. Verifying the integrity of the game files can be a solution to fix this problem.
Here is the path to verify the integrity of the game files:
- After launching Steam, open the Library.
- Right-click on COD Vanguard and navigate to the Properties option.
- Select the Local Files option.
- Click on the second last option saying Verify Integrity Of Game Files option.
- Finish the process and restart COD Vanguard.
Fix 7. Restart Your PC
It may feel absurd hearing that there is a possibility you can fix the audio or sound issues in COD Vanguard only by restarting your PC.
Here are the steps for restarting your computer:
- Quit the COD Vanguard at the first step.
- For restarting your device or operating system, you should click on the Windows icon.
- Once the Windows icon is opened, tap on the power option.
- You will see the Restart option and select it to restart your device.
- Now, launch COD Vanguard and see if the problem continues or not.
- If you see the app is not responding, restart your PC forcefully by pressing the Ctrl+Alt + Delete key.
- You will see the power option and click on it to restart your PC.
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Fix 8. Reinstall COD Vanguard
Are you still facing this problem? Then, you must reinstall COD Vanguard and try the game. You have to uninstall COD Vanguard and then install it again.
Here is the path to uninstall COD Vanguard:
- On the Windows search box, type Control Panel and press Enter.
- Navigate to the Programs option and later move to the Programs and Features option.
- Once you clicked on the Programs and Features tab, you will see the list of applications installed on your operating system.
- Right-click on COD Vanguard.
- Select the Uninstall option and wait for the program to be uninstalled.
Now, you have to install the COD Vanguard again. Download the game from any trusted source using your browser.
Fix 9. Allow Vanguard exe File to Your Antivirus Program
Your Windows Defender Firewall protection may create an obstacle that ultimately paves the way to audio or sound issues in COD Vanguard.
You must disable the antivirus program or you can allow Vanguard exe file to your antivirus program.
Here is the procedure of allowing the Vanguard exe file to the antivirus program:
- Click on the Start icon and head to the Settings option.
- Find the Update and Security option.
- Select the Windows Security option.
- Sail to Virus and Threat Protection option.
- Scroll down and find the Manage Ransomware Protection tab.
- Then select Allow An App Through firewall Folder Access option.
- Hit the Yes option to allow.
- Now, you have to click on Add an Allowed App option.
- Click on the Browse all Apps option and navigate to the game installation folder.
- Select the game exe file after opening the Vanguard game folder.
- Click on Add option. Relaunch your game.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to disable spatial sound or Windows Sonic for headphones?
You can disable the spatial sound or Windows sonic by right-clicking on the Speaker icon. You will see the Spatial Sound ( Windows sonic for headphones) option. You will find options by clicking on that option. Select OFF for disabling spatial sound.
What are the platforms for playing COD Vanguard?
You can play Call Of Duty Vanguard on different platforms like Microsoft Windows, Xbox series and Series S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Playstation 5.
Is COD Vanguard a cross-platform game?
There is a feature in COD Vanguard where you can team up or play with your friends who are using different platforms. Suppose, you use PlayStation 4 or 5 and you can play with players using Xbox one or Microsoft Windows.
Conclusion
Bringing satisfactory results or improving communication skills is a must to do if you are a gamer. Audio or sound issues are disturbing factors against enjoying COD Vanguard. You must fix that issue.
In this article, I’ve shown you the reasons for causing audio or sound issues in COD Vanguard. I’ve also shown all the possible ways to fix this hiccup. Read throughout the whole article carefully while applying the fixes.
If you have any quarries or questions regarding this issue, you can ask in the comment section without any hesitation. Our experts will try to clear your confusion as early as possible.
