Fix: Dead Space Sound Not Working or Audio Cutting Out on Windows PC

Dead Space is a science fiction horror game developed by Visceral Games and published by Electronic Arts. Since its release, the game has gained immense popularity among players who appreciate the horror gameplay concept created by the developers. The newly launched Dead Space Remake is also doing well in the market. However, some players have reported experiencing issues with the game’s sound on their PC during gaming sessions. Specifically, they have encountered problems with the sound not working or cutting out.

EA is known for offering an excellent sound experience in their games, with background noises that deliver a close-to-real scenario in terms of audio hearing. Despite the game having some issues with crashing, lagging, stuttering, graphical glitches, and more, the in-game sound not working or the audio cutting out is becoming too frustrating for players. Additionally, some players have reported that sound is not coming out during cutscenes.

Fix: Dead Space Sound Not Working or Audio Cutting Out

There could be several reasons why you are experiencing issues with the in-game sound settings. Some of these reasons include outdated audio drivers, low or muted game volume, low or muted system volume level, issues with the audio output settings, outdated game patch, outdated system software, compatibility issues with the game and PC, and issues with the installed game files. These issues can cause a lot of trouble for you. However, we have shared a few workarounds that can help you fix the problem. It is recommended that you follow each method individually until the problem is resolved. So, let’s get started without any further delay.

1. Check System Requirements

It appears that your PC’s specifications are either outdated or insufficient to handle the game properly. To determine whether your PC build is compatible with running the game smoothly, it’s best to check the game’s system requirements. You can find the requirements below. If your PC is not fully compatible, it’s recommended that you upgrade it accordingly.

Minimum Requirements:

• Additional Notes: 50GB SATA SSD
• DirectX: Version 12
• Graphics: AMD RX 5700, GTX 1070
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Network: High-Speed Internet Connection
• Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit
• Processor: Ryzen 5 or Intel Core i5 8600
• Storage: 50 GB available space

Recommended Requirements:

• Additional Notes: 50GB SSD PCIe compatible
• DirectX: Version 12
• Graphics: Radeon RX 6700 XT or Geforce RTX 2070
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Network: High-Speed Internet Connection
• Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit
• Processor: Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel Core i5
• Storage: 50 GB available space

2. Run Dead Space as an Administrator

If you’re not running your video game using an administrator privilege, it may cause issues with the game launching, startup crashing, or even the game not loading. So, it’s better to run the game exe file as an administrator on your Windows computer to check whether that fixes the problem. To do so:

• Right-click on the Dead Space 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

• 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 Dead Space game, and recheck the sound issue.

4. Verify and Repair Game Files

If in case, your game files become corrupted or missing for some unexpected reasons, then 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 Dead Space 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, just restart your computer.

For EA:

• Launch the Origin client on your PC.
• Head over to the My Game Library and locate Dead Space.
• 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 Dead Space.
• 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’re 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 there is an update 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 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 Dead Space

If in case, you haven’t updated your Dead Space game for a while, then make sure to 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 Dead Space 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 > Once done, make sure to close the Steam client.
• Finally, reboot your PC to apply changes, and then try launching the game again.

For Epic Games Launcher:

• Open the Epic Games Launcher > Head over to Library.
• Now, click on the three dots icon next to Dead Space.
• Make sure the Auto Update option is turned on.
• It should automatically install the available update of the game.

For EA:

• Launch the Origin client on your computer.
• Go to Library > Right-click on Dead Space.
• 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.