Combat Sound Effects Distorted

[Vallek]

Same issues also, tried dx9 low graphics and disabling all other audio output devices. Still the same issues even in cutscenes, group content is unplayable.

[Yahmosa]

Bump with the same sentiment.

[Judge_Zecht]

Bump: same issue, audio crackling and stuttering makes the game unplayable

[Masheli]

I'm also having this same issue, along with half of my free company. Most of the folks affected seem to have PCs with motherboards that are several years old (5-6). We've tried routing through USB audio, some of us have changed windows audio settings to 44.1khz instead of studio quality, changing listening positions, disabling things like the realtek hd audio manager, and there hasn't been much change for most people. From what I've heard from our PS4 players and players unaffected by this issue, the sound is really worth it, so we have about half our FC not willing to do MSQ because they don't want to have to play the game with no sound on.

[SarynJP]

I can actually add to that list.. i also have an older motherboard. Seems wierd that would be the issue after a long time of no issues with this same mobo. . but if thats a linking factor then there you go

[TaleraRistain]

I'm also having this same issue, along with half of my free company. Most of the folks affected seem to have PCs with motherboards that are several years old (5-6). We've tried routing through USB audio, some of us have changed windows audio settings to 44.1khz instead of studio quality, changing listening positions, disabling things like the realtek hd audio manager, and there hasn't been much change for most people. From what I've heard from our PS4 players and players unaffected by this issue, the sound is really worth it, so we have about half our FC not willing to do MSQ because they don't want to have to play the game with no sound on.

Yes, mine is older, too. I wanted a new PC for Endwalker but our washer decided to go kaput so adulting came first. I was also fine Wednesday night when playing. It's just since EW release that things have tanked. I'm not willing to do MSQ without sound either. Figure I'll craft and gather and finish clearing my retainers today if I can get online at all.

[plz]

My motherboard is Z370-A PRO (MS-7B48) and I have this problem

I think that's like... maybe it came out in 2018? I don't remember

[SereneShiverthorn]

Can anyone say with confidence they know SE will fix this problem? Kind of in a limbo state where I don't want to proceed MSQ until its fixed, have lurked around at every possible link and discord question about this issue and have tried several things but all don't work.
Does SE even knows about this? They haven't posted this as a known issue yet in the lodestone.

[SarynJP]

I dont see why they wouldnt, its mor an issue of making sure they even know of the issue.. if a square enix rep could reply here or if someone sees some news onit then we could know for sure. . but

[twixelstix]

Same issue here.