Fix Species: Unknown Audio Issues
**Species: Unknown** has audio cutting out, crackling, or sound issues. This is a *widely reported issue* with likely solutions.
Audio problems in games are typically caused by incorrect output device selection, spatial sound conflicts, or driver issues. Some games have known audio engine bugs.
**What's causing it:**
• session sync delay (68% likely)
• server overload (52% likely)
These steps should resolve it for most players:
1. increase timeout window.
2. retry handshake logic.
3. Set your correct audio output device: right-click the speaker icon in Windows → Open Sound settings → ensure the right device is selected.
4. Disable spatial sound: right-click speaker icon → Spatial Sound → Off. Many game engines conflict with Windows Sonic or Dolby Atmos.
5. In-game, switch audio output from Surround to Stereo if available.