How to Fix PUBG Voice Chat Not Working Issue (PC Version)

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) is one of the popular online battle royale video games that’s now registered under Krafton Inc. which has brought a...

Subodh Gupta

Last updated on November 7, 2022

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PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) is one of the popular online battle royale video games that’s now registered under Krafton Inc. which has brought a revolution in the gaming industry like never before. Although PUBG players are quite satisfied with its graphics and gameplay on the PC overall, it seems that some players are experiencing the PUBG Voice Chat Not Working Issue on the PC version whatsoever during the gameplay. It’s quite frustrating.

According to several reports on the online forums, it seems that most PC gamers are encountering issues with voice chat which is basically ruining the gameplay experience & nothing else. It either prevents players from talking with other teammates or they can’t hear anything in the gameplay which is troubling to win matches. Obviously, the audio chat not working issue might lead to match loss because players can’t hear footsteps or firing.

1. Mic should be turned on

If in case, the in-game voice chat isn’t working then the chances are high that the mic is turned off for some reason. You can manually check for it and change it accordingly. To do that:

Press the Windows key on the keyboard to open the Start menu.
Click on Settings > Go to Privacy.
Go to Microphone > Ensure whether the Microphone access for this device is on or not. [If not, click on Change and enable it]
Below that, enable the Allow apps to access your microphone option and select PUBG for sure.

5. Use Another Microphone

Try using another microphone on your PC or console. You should also try connecting the microphone to another USB port or jack.

6. Check for Physical Damage

Check whether your microphone is physically damaged or not. Use it on another device to cross-check the same issue.

7. Update Microphone Drivers

An outdated microphone driver on the PC or a corrupted one may trigger several issues whatsoever. Try updating microphone or headphone drivers on the PC (if any). To do so:

Press the Windows + X keys to open the Quick Link Menu.
Click on Device Manager > Double-click on Audio inputs and outputs to expand the list.

Now, right-click on the particular input device that you’re using or connected.
Select Update driver > Click on Search automatically for drivers.
The system will check for the available update and start installing it.
Once done, make sure to restart the computer to apply changes.

8. Restart the Game

You should also quit the PUBG game properly and then close the task running from the background. Once done, re-open the game.

9. Modify PUBG File Settings

Mostly improper settings in your game configuration file can cause several issues with the voice chat in the gameplay. Make sure to modify the PUBG file settings on the PC to check for the issue whatsoever. To do this:

Click on the Start Menu > Type %appdata% in the search bar.
Click on %appdata% and the File Explorer window will open.
Next, click on AppData in the directory > Go to Local > Head over to the TslGame folder.
Open the Saved folder > Open the Config folder > Double-click on WindowsNoEditor.
Now, open the GameUserSettings.ini file in Notepad or .txt format.
Then make sure to modify the following settings in the file properly:
- IsVoiceInputMute=False
- IsVoiceOutputMute=False
- VoiceInputVolume=100
- VoiceOutputVolume=100
Make sure to save the file and restart your computer.
Finally, launch the PUBG game on your PC to check for the mic not working issue.

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

How to Fix PUBG Voice Chat Not Working Issue (PC Version)