How to fix Baldur's Gate 3 PS5 audio issues

An image of a PS5 controller against a promotional image of Baldur's Gate 3.
Credit: Larian Studios, Sony Interactive Entertainment


An image of a PS5 controller against a promotional image of Baldur's Gate 3.
Credit: Larian Studios, Sony Interactive Entertainment

With Baldur's Gate 3's successful launch that has taken gaming by storm, it should be known that the game isn't entirely flawless. There are still a few bugs such as sound issues, which are easily resolvable with the help of our guide on how to fix Baldur's Gate 3 PS5 audio issues.

Recently, Larian Studios, the developer behind the game, has already acknowledged the audio issue. It might take a while before a patch comes up, but it has announced a solution to this predicament.

Once you've fixed this problem on your game, consider checking out our other guides such as how to get to Moonrise Towers and how to get the Blood of Lathander. We've also got an overall Baldur's Gate 3 guides hub.

A screenshot from the trailer of Baldur's Gate 3.
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Credit: Larian Studios

How to fix Baldur's Gate 3 PS5 audio issues

Some players have experienced issues when playing the game on the PlayStation 5. There's apparently a bug that prevents them from hearing any sound in-game. This issue is something that can't be ignored as sound is certainly important in giving players an immersive experience.

Fortunately, Larian Studios has taken note of this issue and has given a temporary solution for players while it patches things up behind the scenes. You can check out this support FAQ page on the Larian website acknowledging this.

A screenshot of the sound menu for the PS5.
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Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment

Disable your 3D Audio

To fix Baldur's Gate 3 PS5 audio issues, navigate to your PlayStation settings and disable the 3D Audio feature. This can be done in just a few steps, which are as follows:

  • Head to the PlayStation settings by pressing the gear icon on the upper right corner of your screen.
  • Select the Sound menu option.
  • Then find the 3D Audio option for your sound device.
  • Lastly, toggle the "Enable 3D Audio" option to disable it.

If this method of resolving your game's audio issues doesn't work, we have another suggestion you can try in this next part.

Try saving and restarting your game

Just like any other game or tech-related problem, it helps to restart your game or device.

Save your progress in Baldur's Gate 3, exit the game, and then restart it. Once you load back, try to see if the audio works. While this may seem like a typical solution, it does help to refresh your game or system every now and then to clear up hidden issues.

If this solution doesn't work, you might have to wait a bit for an upcoming patch to fix your audio issues. Rest assured, Larian Studios is working on it with its acknowledgement of the problem.

That's everything we have on how to fix Baldur's Gate 3 PS5 audio issues. We have more guides on the game such as our Baldur's Gate 3 error codes list and how to fix slow Steam download.

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