WolfEye Studios and Devolver Digital have developed a western isometric action RPG called ‘Weird West’ in March 2022 for Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One platforms. Players will have to survive and unveil the Weird West mysteries, which seem cool enough to play in an immersive simulator. If you’re also one of the victims, follow this troubleshooting guide to fix the Weird West audio not working or crackling sound issue.
According to the reports, the terrible audio listening experience is one of the disappointing things with this new patch update. However, it’s worth noting that there will be a new update patch to fix this issue, and may take some time to release publicly. So, most of the bugs or game issues should be resolved easily. Meanwhile, the chances are high that you’re encountering the audio issue, and there are some workarounds.
Fix: Weird West 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. Whereas 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. Some issues with the corrupted or missing game files can sometimes be there. To do so:
- Open up Steam > Go to Library.
- Right-click on the Weird West game.
- Click on Properties > Go to the Local Files tab.
- Select Verify Integrity of Game Files…
- This process will start verifying, and it may take some time to be completed.
- Once done, close the Steam client, and restart your computer to apply changes.