Check Your Volume Mixer
Check that the volume is set appropriately for Vermintide 2 or Darktide:
- Right-click the speaker icon within the Taskbar
- Select the 'Open Volume Mixer' option
- Ensure the volume for the Vermintide 2 or Darktide is set appropriately
Check Your Default Format
Ensure your 'Default Format' is set no higher than 24 bit, 48000 Hz:
- Right-click the speaker icon in the Taskbar
- Select 'Sounds'
- Select the 'Playback' tab
- Right-click your output device and select 'Properties'
- Select the 'Advanced' tab
- Within the 'Default Format' dropdown, select 24 bit, 48000 Hz
- Save your changes
Check Your Audio Channels
If using a headset or pair of speakers, change your Windows audio settings to utilise 2 channels (as opposed to 5.1 or 7.1):
- Right-click the speaker icon in the Taskbar
- Select 'Sounds'
- Select the 'Playback' tab
- Right-click your output device and select 'Configure Speakers'
- Select 'Stereo' and proceed through the setup wizard
Enable Spatial Sound
If using a headset, you may need to ensure 'Spatial sound' is enabled in Windows 10.
Change Your In-Game Speaker Configuration
Check that your 'Speaker Configuration' (Vermintide 2) or 'Speaker Settings' (Darktide) within the 'Audio' options appropriately reflects your set-up.
Update Your Audio Drivers
Make sure your audio drivers are up-to-date:
- Navigate to the Device Manager
- Expand the 'Sound, video and game controllers' dropdown
- Right-click your sound controller within the list
- Select the 'Update driver' option
- Follow the instructions on-screen