2. Run Battlefield 1 as an Administrator
If you’re not running your video game using an administrator privilege, it may cause issues with the game launching or startup crashing or even the game not loading, etc. So, running the game exe file as an administrator on your Windows computer is better to check whether that fixes the problem. To do so:
- Right-click on the Battlefield 1 exe application file on your PC.
- Select Properties > Click on the Compatibility tab.
- Make sure to click on the Run this program as an administrator checkbox to checkmark it.
- Click on Apply and select OK to save changes.
3. Check the Audio Output Device
If your sound configuration is not correctly set or a different audio device is selected then the sound-related issue might gonna appear a lot. You should always configure the sound settings option in Control Panel and check if the correct audio device is selected or not. To do so:
- Right-click on the sound icon on your taskbar > Click on Open Sound settings.
- Now, choose your output device that’s connected under the Output section.
- Make sure to test out the changes with the Master volume.
- Finally, launch the Battlefield 1 game and recheck the sound issue.
4. Verify and Repair Game Files
If your game files become corrupted or missing for unexpected reasons, verifying and repairing the game files using the game launcher can help you a lot. Otherwise, you may encounter several issues with the game launching, connectivity, performance-related issues, audio or graphical glitches, etc. To do this:
For Steam:
- Launch Steam > Click on Library.
- Right-click on Battlefield 1 from the list of installed games.
- Now, click on Properties > Go to Local Files.
- Click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
- You’ll have to wait for the process until it gets completed.
- Once done, restart your computer.
For Origin:
- Launch the Origin client on your PC.
- Head over to the My Game Library and locate Battlefield 1.
- Now, click on the Settings (Gear icon) and select Repair.
- Wait for the process to be completed.
- Finally, reboot the PC to apply changes.
For Epic Games Launcher:
- Open the Epic Games Launcher > Click on Library.
- Click on the three-dots icon next to Battlefield 1.
- Click on Verify > Wait for the process to complete and restart the launcher.
5. Update Audio Drivers
Multiple affected players have reported the outdated audio driver on their Windows computers. If you’ve also using the outdated sound driver for a while, then make sure to check for updates by following the steps below:
- Press the Win+X keys to open the Quick Link Menu.
- Click on Device Manager from the list > Double-click on Sound, Video, and Game Controllers.
- Right-click on the correct audio device that you’re using.
- Next, select Update driver > Choose to Search automatically for drivers.
- If an update is available, the system will automatically download & install it.
- Once done, restart the computer to apply changes.
6. Update Windows
You should try updating the Windows system on your PC if it’s outdated for a while to avoid bugs or stability issues.
- Press the Win+I keys to open Windows Settings.
- Next, click on Update & Security > Select Check for updates under the Windows Update section.
- If there is a feature update available, select Download and Install.
- Wait for some time until the update gets completed.
- Finally, reboot your PC to apply changes immediately.
7. Increase the Volume Level
Make sure to increase the volume level on your PC because a low volume can cause no audio issue in most cases. Just click on the sound icon on the taskbar and drag the slider to increase or decrease the volume level accordingly. Alternatively, you can press the keyboard’s volume button to increase or decrease the volume level.
8. Update Battlefield 1
If in case, you haven’t updated your Battlefield 1 game for a while,, then follow the steps below to check for updates and install the latest patch (if available). To do this:
For Steam:
- Open the Steam client > Go to Library.
- Click on Battlefield 1 from the left pane.
- It’ll automatically search for the available update. If there is an update available, make sure to click on Update.
- It may take some time to install the update > close the Steam client.
- Finally, reboot your PC to apply changes, and then try relaunching the game.
For Epic Games Launcher:
- Open the Epic Games Launcher > Head over to Library.
- Now, click on the three dots icon next to Battlefield 1.
- Make sure the Auto Update option is turned on.
- It should automatically install the available update of the game.
For Origin:
- Launch the Origin client on your computer.
- Go to Library > Right-click on Battlefield 1.
- Select Check for Update > If available, proceed with the same.
- It may take some time to complete the update.
- Once done, you can reboot the PC to apply changes.
That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.
