Once Human is a post-apocalyptic open-world survival game that lets you play for free and navigate the chaos of an eerie world reshaped by the catastrophic event known as Starfall, as a meta-human, you can unlock abilities and harness your newfound powers to face the challenges of a world gone weird. Despite receiving mixed reviews on Steam and Epic Games, the game has garnered a dedicated player base.
However, some players have reported issues with the game’s audio not working. If you’re facing this problem, follow the troubleshooting steps below to fix the audio issues and enjoy the immersive soundscape of Once Human. Let’s get started.
Fix: Once Human Audio Not Working or Crackling Sound Issue
Affected players reported on Reddit that while playing on the console, the headset turned on, but they barely heard anything else. It seems like everything gets muffled and mixed with lower volume. It ruins the gameplay experience and nothing else. At the same time, some players have also mentioned that there is no issue with the headphones except for the speakers.
1. Repair Game Files
First, you should try repairing the game files in the Steam client to check whether the problem has been fixed. Sometimes, there are issues with corrupted or missing game files. To do so:
- Open up Steam > Go to Library.
- Right-click on the Once Human game.
- Click on Properties > Go to the Local Files tab.
- Select Verify Integrity of Game Files…
- This process will start to be verified and may take some time to complete.
- Once done, close the Steam client, and restart your computer to apply changes.