Fix: F1 22 Audio Not Working or Sound Cutting Out

Codemasters and Electronic Arts have recently released a multiplayer Formula One sports racing video game, ‘ F1 22' for Windows, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, and...

Abd Razaaq

Last updated on February 24, 2023

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Codemasters and Electronic Arts have recently released a multiplayer Formula One sports racing video game, ‘ F1 22‘ for Windows, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S|X platforms. The initial impressions of this game seem quite positive, as per some reviews. As the game is just released, many reported issues of the audio not working or sound cutting out. If you’re also one of the victims, then follow this troubleshooting guide to fix the F1 2022 audio not working or crackling sound issue.

Fix: F1 22 Audio Not Working or Crackling Sound Issue

Affected players did report on Reddit that while playing on the console, the headset turned on but they barely hear anything else. It seems like everything gets muffled and mixed with lower volume. It basically ruins the gameplay experience and nothing else. Whereas some players have also mentioned that there is no issue with the headphones except for the speakers.

1. Repair Game Files

First of all, you should try repairing the game files in the Epic launcher or Steam client to check whether the problem has been fixed or not. Sometimes having some issues with corrupted or missing game files can be there. To do so:

Epic Users:

Steam Users:

Open up Steam > Go to Library.
Right-click on the F1 2022 game.
Click on Properties > Go to the Local Files tab.
Select Verify Integrity of Game Files…
This process will start verifying and may take some time to complete.
Once done, close the Steam client, and restart your computer to apply changes.

For Origin:

Open the Origin client on the PC.
Go to My Game Library > Select F1 2022 from the list of installed games.
Now, click on the Settings icon > Select Repair.
Wait for the client to do the job for you.
Once done, make sure to close the client and restart the PC to change effects immediately.

For EA Desktop:

Open the EA Desktop client > Go to ‘My Collection’.
Now, right-click on F1 22 from the list of games.
Click on Repair and wait for the verification process to be completed.
Once done, make sure to restart the computer to apply changes.

2. Disable Nahimic Audio Driver

Nahimic is an Audio Driver that your PC manufacturer selected to give you an optimized audio experience on laptops, motherboards, and more. It is a trusted driver designed to optimize and tune the audio performance on your computer.

You’ll have to go to Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) and then head over to Startup.
Now, disable the Nahimic audio driver from the list.
Finally, restart the computer to check whether the problem has been fixed or not.

5. Remove F1 2022 Config

You should try removing the F1 2022 Config file on your PC to check for the issue and whether it has been fixed or not. To do so:

Head over to the File Explorer (This PC) > Go to the C: drive (where you’ve installed the game).
Now, go to the specific directory – username\documents\F1 2022\settings and delete the F1 2022 config file.
Once done, reboot your PC to apply changes.

6. Check Wires of Audio Output

Make sure to check out the audio output device and wires whether they’re properly connected & plugged into the valid port or not. It’s quite a simple thing yet effective because sometimes users may forget or do mistakes a lot.

7. Disconnect Other Peripherals

It’s also worth mentioning to disconnect other peripherals to check for the issue again. Just try using a minimum number of external USB devices to ensure what’s actually causing the issue.

8. Test Out Other Speakers or Headsets

Make sure to test out other speakers or headsets with your computer while playing the F1 2022 game to check if there is an issue with your existing speaker or headset.

9. Power Cycle your PC

Sometimes performing a power cycle your PC can fix multiple issues with the game. To do so:

Make sure to power off the PC and unplug the power cable.
Wait for around a minute or so and then power on the computer to check for the issue.

10. Turn Off Windows Sonic or Spatial Sound

If your desktop or laptop has the Windows Sonic or Spatial Sound feature then make sure to disable it by following the steps below:

Click on the Start menu > Go to Settings > Click on System.
Now, click on Sound > Select Related settings.
Go to Sound Control Panel and select a playback device.
Next, select Properties > Select Spatial sound.
In the Spatial Sound format, select Windows Sonic for Headphones.
Finally, select Apply, and reboot the PC to change effects.

11. Reset BIOS

If in case resetting the overclock feature won’t work for you, ensure to try resetting the BIOS/UEFI menu as well. Using the same process, boot into the BIOS/UEFI menu. Then find the BIOS Settings Reset or Default BIOS Setup and select it to confirm. Once done, restart your PC.

12. Update BIOS

Plenty of shortcuts and in-depth tutorials are available online to safely update your Windows system BIOS/UEFI according to your motherboard brand without any issue. Just like the Windows update, BIOS update is also useful and necessary to perform to fix plenty of crashes or errors.

That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.