Atomfall Players Face Major Audio Glitches on Xbox Series X and PC — Here’s What You Can Do

A growing number of players are reporting serious audio issues in Atomfall, with sound cutting out entirely during gameplay. The bug seems to occur most frequently on Xbox Series X consoles, although PC users have also encountered it. For many, the only temporary fix has been restarting the game. Developer Rebellion has acknowledged the issue and is currently working on a patch, but until it’s released, players are resorting to various workarounds shared online.

Audio Glitches Disrupt Gameplay Experience

The issue has become a hot topic among the Atomfall community, particularly on Reddit, where players are discussing potential fixes. According to user MarsMarine666, changing the game’s audio settings can help. Specifically, switching the “Dynamic Range” setting from “High” (the default) to “Low” in the game’s audio options appears to have resolved the audio dropouts in his case.

Another suggestion circulating online is adjusting the autosave frequency. Some players claim that setting autosave to occur every 10 minutes has helped reduce or eliminate the sound bug. However, this workaround doesn’t seem to work for everyone.

Interestingly, several users have pointed out that the Game Pass version of Atomfall is especially prone to audio issues. This has been noted on the game’s official support forum, where a banner now acknowledges the problem.

Tips from the TechFixIT YouTube Channel

The YouTube channel TechFixIT has also weighed in with a video offering multiple tips to mitigate the issue. One key recommendation is to disable all audio enhancements and technologies like Windows Sonic—on both PC and Xbox Series X. These enhancements, while intended to improve sound quality, may be clashing with the game’s audio engine and causing the glitches.

PC players are also advised to go a step further by disabling all audio enhancements directly from their output device’s properties in Windows. This includes enhancements such as bass boost, virtual surround, and room correction. Disabling these options might restore stable audio during gameplay.

Try Windows Troubleshooting for PC

For those playing on Windows, running the built-in audio troubleshooter can sometimes help. The troubleshooting process checks for common issues with sound drivers and services. If problems are found, it may restart the necessary audio services, which could solve the glitch—at least temporarily.

What’s Next?

Rebellion is actively working to deliver a permanent solution. While there’s no confirmed release date for the patch yet, the developer has assured players that fixing the audio bug is a top priority. In the meantime, the community continues to test new workarounds and share their findings in hopes of making the game more playable.

If you’re affected by the Atomfall sound bug, trying one or more of the community-suggested fixes might help keep the audio running—at least until the official patch arrives.