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Last updated on March 2, 2023
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Crab Game is the first-person shooter multiplayer video game that offers the ultimate cash prize for the one player who fights and survives till the end to win the match. Although the game is becoming quite popular and has received positive reviews on Steam, it seems that plenty of PC users are facing the Crab Game Voice Chat Issue. Now, if you’re also one of the victims then make sure to follow this troubleshooting guide completely.
As several Crab Game players are facing the voice-related issue on the PC, the chances are high that either the proper microphone isn’t selected or there is some issue with the volume. So, it’s a quite common problem for most of the Crab Game players that should be fixed manually at your end. Here we’ve shared the possible workarounds that might gonna help you out.
So, without wasting any more time, let’s jump into the guide below.
1. Adjust Audio Settings in Crab Game
Just launch the Crab Game on the Steam client > Go to Settings.
Here you’ll need to adjust the Master Volume according to your preference.
Next, adjust the Music Volume too accordingly.
Then you can select HoldToUse or VoiceActivation for Microphone Usage.
Make sure to select the Input Device correctly. [If it’s not selected yet or showing a different one, then do the following steps]
Once done, exit the game, and do the following.
Head over to the Windows Sound Settings (Manage Audio Devices).
Press the Windows + I keys to open Windows Settings > Click on System.
Go to Sound > Connect the microphone to the computer and it’ll be showing on the Input Devices section.
Now, make sure to increase the microphone volume level according to your preference. [If the volume is lower, you may find issues with the voice chat]
2. Update Audio Driver
Just make sure to visit this article link to download the latest version of Audio Driver for your particular motherboard or laptop model and install the executable file that you usually do during the installation of any Windows program. Otherwise, you can manually check for the audio driver update by following the steps below.
Press the Windows + X keys to open the Quick Link Menu.
Now, click on Device Manager to open it > Double-click on Sound, video, and game controllers.
Right-click on the active or problematic audio device > Select Update driver.
Click on Search automatically for drivers > Wait for the process to complete.
If there is an update available, the system will automatically check for it, and install the update.
Once done, make sure to reboot the system to apply changes.
If the Crab Game Voice Chat Issue is still there, you can check out the next method below.
3. Run Audio Playback Troubleshooter
It’s also recommended to run the audio playback troubleshooter on the Windows computer to check whether the audio-related problem has been fixed or not. To do this:
Press the Windows + I keys to open Windows Settings.
Click on System from the left pane > Scroll down the right pane window a bit.
Now, click on Troubleshoot > Click on Other troubleshooters.
Here you can see the Playing Audio option > Just click on the Run button next to it.
You’ll need to select the audio output device that you want to troubleshoot.
Click on Next > Wait for the troubleshooter to scan for the audio-related issues. It may take some time.
Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the troubleshooting process, and choose what to do next.
4. Restart Audio Service
Sometimes restarting the audio service on the Windows computer can fix multiple issues with the sound input or output if there is a problem with the voice chat over any application or game. You should try following the steps below:
Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog box.
Now, type services.msc in the field and hit Enter to open Services.
Search for Windows Audio > Double-click on it to open Windows Audio Properties.
Next, check for the Startup type: Automatic > Service status: Running. [If not, then do the same thing]
Click on Apply and select OK to save changes.
Finally, make sure to reboot the PC to change effects immediately.
5. Reinstall Audio Driver
The chances are high that there is some issue with the audio driver on your Windows PC that needs to be reinstalled again. If in case, you’re also feeling the same, make sure to follow the steps below:
Press the Windows + X keys to open the Quick Link Menu.
Now, click on Device Manager to open it > Double-click on Sound, video, and game controllers.
Right-click on the active or problematic audio device > Select Uninstall device.
Click on Uninstall again to confirm the task > Wait for the process to be completed.
Once done, make sure to restart your computer to apply changes.
Now, try running the Crab Game, and the voice chat issue should have been fixed completely.
That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.
