Audio popping issue

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Originally Posted by miragedive

I've posted one just now, and in the meantime I'm doing a full reinstall of the game. Patch data is currently downloading so I'll try the setting if it doesn't work, but as someone who physically cannot play without gamepad, it would be very frustrating. Hopefully the reinstall will fix it!

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You may have missed my post as it was on the very bottom of the last page, but there's a new setting in System Configuration/Gamepad Settings, "Enable DualSense/DUALSHOCK 4 functionality." The patch notes recommended turning that off if the issues persist (it seems to be on by default). I just did the trial myself and didn't have any issues (except dying a lot, I am incredibly rusty).

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Originally Posted by Nommers

You may have missed my post as it was on the very bottom of the last page, but there's a new setting in System Configuration/Gamepad Settings, "Enable DualSense/DUALSHOCK 4 functionality." The patch notes recommended turning that off if the issues persist (it seems to be on by default). I just did the trial myself and didn't have any issues (except dying a lot, I am incredibly rusty).

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They also said they're dependant on the functionality, so they may not have disabling it as a viable option, unfortunately.

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Originally Posted by ValStryder

They also said they're dependant on the functionality, so they may not have disabling it as a viable option, unfortunately.

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The in-game description of the option is "Compatible controllers can utilize rumble and playback of sound effects." It's possible disabling it may help, albeit at the cost of that functionality.

Logged in this morning to test it out. So far so good HOWEVER, I forgot to turn back to DX11 and I only had half hour to play. I'll be giving it a proper look and hear after work. I just need to remember to switch back to DX11.

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Originally Posted by Nommers

The in-game description of the option is "Compatible controllers can utilize rumble and playback of sound effects." It's possible disabling it may help, albeit at the cost of that functionality.

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My point was they could have a physical reason why they need the functionality. It's not our place to pry, but it is what I'm going to assume based on the post they made. Someone like you or I it could be "I've done it so long I cant do it otherwise." There are people who play this game that require stuff like that no questions asked. While you're right it may help, we can't assume that they simply can disable it and enjoy the game.

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Originally Posted by ValStryder

My point was they could have a physical reason why they need the functionality. It's not our place to pry, but it is what I'm going to assume based on the post they made. Someone like you or I it could be "I've done it so long I cant do it otherwise." There are people who play this game that require stuff like that no questions asked. While you're right it may help, we can't assume that they simply can disable it and enjoy the game.

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They said they couldn't play without a gamepad. My point was that the option DOESN'T disable the gamepad, just the gamepad's own audio output and rumble functionality. I suppose it's possible they use the gamepad for audio output, in which case I can see how that wouldn't be helpful.

I still get it HOWEVER it's gone much better now since it's not stuttering while in the big city like OS, but it happened when pulling mobs in the dungeon... I'm still have DX9 as an option so i might stick to that for now..

For now, i might want to give a try and report back with my bug report... I don't know what to say though since it's only "Intel Integrated Graphics" so yeah might be "yeah sir, your laptop is too potato", but again "This is not happening before EW release"

Yeah kinda back and forth and then probably just hoping they will not disabling DX9 for a long term now *fingercrossed

Finally fixed with the patch! No stutters at all so far. Managed to test it out in every game environment atm. EZ

I only tested it for a bit and so far, things are going smoothly, but all I really did was the MSQ roulette. I'll have more time to play test this later and will report back.

Improved slightly on PS5 but still remains really muffled or 'tinny' sadly nothing like the sound quality prior to Endwalker and the audio quality we were used to having.
As it is evidently something server side why can't audio output simply be reverted to Shadowbringers settings?