PS5 DualSense controller on PC -- Hearing footsteps out of speaker?

[ComPC]

I've been playing on PC with a PS5 controller for a long time. I've never had an issue with it. Certain sounds (like duty pops) play from the controller speaker, and I get haptic feedback for stuff like footsteps and summoning mounts.

Until recently, that is. I don't know what changed, but shortly before Dawntrail released, I noticed that now all sounds that trigger haptics now also play from the controller speakers. This means that in addition to feeling the haptics, the footstep sounds are just played from the speaker on my controller. It's really distracting.

If I disable the "Enable DualSense / DUALSHOCK 4 functionality" option under Gamepad Settings in System Configuration, the sounds stop, but so does the haptic rumble.

Has anyone else seen this? How do I still get the old behavior where I get the "important" sounds like duty pop sounds played out of the speakers, and normal haptics and rumble, but not have the footsteps and mount sounds play through the speakers anymore?

[Votraftur]

Good morning! Thank you for posting in the Final Fantasy XIV Technical Support Forums.

In regards to your concern, this issue would be general gameplay hints & tips. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide any official support for such concerns and advise that you check various resources such as web sites, video guides and asking fellow players within the game and forums here to see if they may have information to share.

Please note that in general if you cannot find the particular settings through the in-game configurations you may be able to manage the device(s) by holding the PS button to see if you can locate the settings there.

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