Farming Simulator (FS25) can get you hooked with all of its deep management and simulation mechanics but if you are on the unfortunate side of things, you will find yourself dealing with all sorts of errors and issues. But let’s not get it twisted because, despite all the realism elements, this is still a game, and which game till now has been free of issues? That brings us to the sound not working issue that some players, including yourself, may have been facing in Farming Simulator 25. Now, the question is: is there any fix yet? Well, keep reading till the end for the answers.
It has come to our notice that some players are complaining that they are not able to hear the tractor sounds when they get on it in the game. And that is not all; for others, the game starts up with no sound whatsoever. Analyzing multiple reports, we know that it is not an isolated issue and there are many affected players. What’s important now is an official fix or some workarounds. So, continue reading to find out whether there is one.
Farming Simulator 25 (FS25) Sound Not Working Issue: Is there any fix yet
Unfortunately, there is no single fix or official acknowledgment for the issue. Luckily, audio issues are not unique to this game and we do have some workarounds that are worth trying out. But do keep in mind that they are not guaranteed fixes but potential workarounds.
Basic Checks
First of all, start by restarting the game and if that does not help, reboot your device altogether. Next up, right-click on the game’s shortcut or executable file and select Run as administrator option. Finally, before you relaunch the game, close all Background applications (like Discord, streaming software, or sound utilities) which can sometimes take control of audio devices. Also, check your audio device with other games just to make sure that there are no issues with your hardware.
Check and Adjust In-Game Audio Settings
Start by checking the in-game audio settings. Make sure they are configured correctly. Go to the Settings menu in FS25 and head to the Audio section. Fiddle around with that master volume and other sound settings and check if they are turned up and not muted. If you’re using headphones or external speakers, you might have selected the wrong output device, and choosing the correct audio output device might be all that is needed.
Update or Reinstall Audio Drivers
Sound issues often stem from outdated or corrupt audio drivers. Check your system’s sound drivers and update them to the latest version. On Windows, you can do this via the Device Manager: locate Sound, video, and game controllers. Right-click your audio device and select Update driver. Choose to search automatically for updates. If the issue persists, uninstall the current driver and restart your system to let Windows reinstall a fresh version.
Verify Game Files
Corrupted or missing game files can lead to all types of problems. So, using the Verify Integrity of Game Files feature can be a great help. Just head to your Steam library, select the game, right-click, and select Properties. In the Installed Files tab, click Verify integrity of game files. Wait for the process to finish and then restart the game.
Disable Audio Enhancements
Audio enhancements on your system may conflict with the game’s sound output. Disable these settings by following these steps:
- Open up the settings app on your PC
- Head to the sounds option and then click on the audio device you are using.
- Scroll below to the advanced settings section and under the Enhancements tab, check Disable all sound effects.
- Apply the changes and restart the game to see if the issue is resolved.
Update/ Reinstall FS25
If nothing else works out, keep checking the game for the day 1 patch, which is yet to arrive as of writing this guide. If there is no update available, as a last resort, uninstall and reinstall FS25 to address any underlying installation issues. Be sure to back up your saved files before uninstalling to avoid losing progress.
That said, we hope one of these workarounds helped solve the audio issues in Farming Simulator 25 (FS25). Now, for more guides and reads like this on all the latest gaming trends, don’t forget to visit DigiStatement daily. And if you are thinking of modding the game, here is our guide on how you can do just that!
