Best audio settings in Warzone

Modified Nov 15, 2024 13:32 GMT

Three Operators in Warzone looking at different directions — Best audio settings to use in Warzone discussed (Image via Activision)

By using the best audio settings in Warzone, you'll be able to hear all essential audio cues clearly. Sound is quite important in a first-person shooter, especially in a battle royale. Some audio cues such as footsteps, weapon reloads, the direction of a gunshot, and more, are extremely essential in such games. They help you pin point the location of your opponents, even though you might not have your eyes on them directly.

Sound is more than just an element of immersion as it provides you with a mental picture of what is going on around you. The game features big open maps, where enemies are scattered throughout the land and it is impossible to have your eyes on every single movement out there. Fortunately, your audio fills this gap, giving a clearer picture of your surroundings.

What many gamers don't realize is that just like your loadouts, your audio settings also play an important role in determining the outcome of a gunfight and therefore, you must get your sound settings right. To help you with that, in this guide, we will take a closer look at the best audio settings in Warzone Season 1.

What are the best audio settings in Warzone Season 1?

The following are the best audio settings in Warzone Season 1:

Best audio settings in Warzone Season 1 (Image via Activision)

Volumes

Master Game Volume: As per preference.
Gameplay Music Volume: 0
Dialogue Volume: 50
Effects Volume: 100
Cinematic Music Volume: 0

Global

Audio Mix: Treyarch Mix
Mono Audio: Off
Mute Game When Minimized: Off
Mute Licensed Music: Off
Asymmetrical Hearing Compensation: On

Functionality

Reduce Tinnitus Sound: Off
Hitmarker Preset: Default

Voice Chat

Voice Chat Volume: 25
Voice Chat: On
Proximity Chat: On
Body Shield Chat: On
Last Words Voice Chats: On
Game Voice Channel: All Lobby
Voice Chat Output Device: Default System Device

Microphone

Microphone Level: 50
Test Microphone: Off
Microphone Mode: Push To Talk

Using these audio settings in Warzone, you'll get the best possible experience. It ensures that you do not miss out on any important audio cues and also dampens the noise that doesn't add any additional value to your experience.

These are tweaked so that you can get all the important audio cues as mentioned earlier such as clear footstep sounds, the right directional audio, and more, without breaking immersion.

Also read: Best audio settings in Black Ops 6

That covers everything that you need to know about the best audio settings in Warzone. Do note that the settings listed here are for the average user. Audio is highly preferential and depending on one's hardware, the output quality of these settings will differ drastically. Hence, it is advised to try out these settings first. If they work for you, that's great. However, if not, then it's recommended to tweak them based on your taste.

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Edited by Angad Sharma