Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth Sound Not Working or Audio Cutting Out on PC (Solved)

“Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth” is a role-playing video game developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega. It is the ninth mainline game in the...

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Last updated on January 27, 2024

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Reason for sound issues in Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth

There are several reasons why you might experience problems with the sound settings in a game. Some possible causes could include outdated audio drivers, low or muted game volume, low or muted system volume levels, issues with audio output settings, outdated game patches, outdated system software, compatibility issues between the game and your PC, or issues with installed game files. All of these reasons can cause various problems. However, there are some workarounds that you can try to fix this problem. It is highly recommended that you follow each method until the issue is resolved. Without any further delay, let’s discuss the solutions.

1. Check System Requirements

It appears that your computer specifications may be outdated or insufficient to run the game smoothly. You should check the system requirements of the game to determine if your computer is compatible with the game’s requirements. You can find the game’s system requirements below. If your computer is not fully compatible, you may need to upgrade it to ensure smooth gameplay.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 1903 (OS Build 18362)
Processor: Intel Core i5-3470, 3.2 GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 1200, 3.1 GHz
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, 4 GB or AMD Radeon RX 460, 4 GB or Intel Arc A380, 6 GB
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 82 GB available space
Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device

Recommended Requirements:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 1903 (OS Build 18362)
Processor: Intel Core i7-4790, 3.6 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 3.2 GHz
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 5700, 8 GB or Intel Arc A750, 8 GB
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 82 GB available space
Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device

2. Run Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth 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, 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 Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth 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

The sound-related issue might appear if your sound configuration is not correctly set or a different audio device is selected. You should always configure the sound settings option in the Control Panel and check whether the correct audio device is selected. 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 Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth game and recheck the sound issue.

4. Verify and Repair Game Files

If your game files become corrupted or missing for some 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:

Launch Steam > Click on Library.
Right-click on Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth 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.

5. Update Audio Drivers

Multiple affected players have reported the outdated audio driver on their Windows computers. If you’ve also been 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 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 Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth

If you haven’t updated your Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth game for a while, follow the steps below to check for updates and install the latest patch (if available). To do this:

Open the Steam client > Go to Library.
Click on Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth from the left pane.
It’ll automatically search for the available update. If there is an update available, make sure to click on Update.
Installing the update > and closing the Steam client may take some time.
Finally, reboot your PC to apply changes, and then try relaunching the game.

Conclusion:

While presenting an ambitious RPG landscape, Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth has encountered audio challenges for PC players. Addressing these sound issues will ensure a fully immersive gaming experience in this expansive world.