Hello legends. This thread is for the issue: Not hearing enemy sounds when they are close to you Examples of this: Enemy Pathfinder zipline not hearable Enemy self-res not making sound Enemy footsteps not audible Enemy gunshots not hearable Enemy grenades not making sound when hitting the ground What can you do? Please share video examples of the bug happening to you or someone else. The most recent changes to in-game audio were implemented in October 2019. Every report before this moment has been moved to this old thread. I've heard a lot of complaints about this issue in competitive matches, so I decided to gather all information into one thread.

This bug has continued to be an issue through the majority life of Apex Legends. Audio, such as foot steps, is the extreme basics and fundamentals of a battle royale game and for some reason, not one patch has yet to fix this bug. This is basic audio of a video game and it has yet to be implemented into Apex Legends for some reason. I can hear the fireworks on the Mirage Ship over 1000 meters away, but I can't hear a pathfinder grappling on top of me or a bloodhound walking up directly behind me from the same building. This bug can be classified as rage inducing, so PLEASE find a way to finally fix it because, you know, sound is actually important in this game. Thank you.

Product: Apex LegendsPlatform:PCPlease specify your platform model. PCAMD or Nvidia Model Number Not relevantEnter RAM memory size in GB Not relevant What is your gamertag/PSN ID/EA Account name? Bazii8Please provide your squad mates' gamertag/PSN ID/EA Account name if possible. Are you using any software with an overlay? NoWhich Legend were you playing (if applicable)? Which Legends were your squad mates using (if applicable)? Where did the issue occur? In a matchWhich part of the map or menu were you in? If you don't remember the exact name, please describe the area or what you were trying to do in the menu. EverywhereWhat were you doing when the issue occurred? E.g. respawning a squad mate at a beacon, using an ability, a squad mate left the game. Playing the gameDid your squad mates also experience the issue? YesHow many matches had you played in a row before the issue occurred? Since season 1When did this happen? (dd.mm.yy hh:mm) 2019How often does the bug occur? Often (50% - 99%)How severe is your issue? Major impacts to gameplayWhat happens when the bug occurs? Get knocked down because of not hearing people from behindWhat should be happening instead? Us hearing them so we know we are getting flankedSteps: How can we find the bug ourselves? Watch pro players on stream, they also complain about thisSo many pro players alerady complained about this issue, this is going on since season 1. Not hearing footsteps often is so annoying and frustrating and actually kills the game! This is your nr.1 priority in fixing if not 2nd!

I 100% agree.I notice it the most with pathfinder. He could be sprinting full on and you won't hear until he's got a gun in your back.P!sses me off so much

Game is LITERALLY unplayable when you kill a full squad and don't hear 3 enemies stood DIRECTLY behind you or next to you. WTF is taking so damn long to fix the same BS issue that has constantly been existing since season 1?????? So close to dropping this damn game completely. FIXXXXXXXXXXXX YOURRRRRR DAMN GAME FFSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Product: Apex LegendsPlatform:Sony Playstation 4Please specify your platform model. Sony PlayStation 4What is your gamertag/PSN ID/EA Account name? GBdictatorPlease provide your squad mates' gamertag/PSN ID/EA Account name if possible. Chrischan, slaskrensAre you using any software with an overlay? NoWhich Legend were you playing (if applicable)? LifelineWhich Legends were your squad mates using (if applicable)? Wraith, wattsonWhere did the issue occur? In a matchWhich part of the map or menu were you in? If you don't remember the exact name, please describe the area or what you were trying to do in the menu. Outside of runoff What were you doing when the issue occurred? E.g. respawning a squad mate at a beacon, using an ability, a squad mate left the game. In a gun fight.Did your squad mates also experience the issue? YesHow many matches had you played in a row before the issue occurred? 0When did this happen? (dd.mm.yy hh:mm) 04.06.20 13:14 pmHow often does the bug occur? Occasionally (10% - 49%)How severe is your issue? Major impacts to gameplayWhat happens when the bug occurs? There is no sound of footsteps even with an enemy player standing 4 steps behind me.What should be happening instead? Hear the footstepsSteps: How can we find the bug ourselves? Listening to the gameplay, everyone I play with has the same issue.This has happened to me so much and I'm beginning to lose ranked points because of this, fix it please.

No audio or sound from enemies: footsteps, shots, zipline, etc (NEW)

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PsyhiX69
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
Another example. You can only hear Octain when he starts powering up weapon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ObtwgPo8VU
djhiyahh
5 years ago
This does continue to happen almost every game, I fully agree sound priority has been off since the game has launched.
Seems like every other critical sound will have priority over a person walking up behind you. Lately zone approaching
is totally silent, ultimates that I need to GTFO of the way of, completely silent. I believe in you guys, call of duty had this
crap right 10 years ago - it's possible to make this game untouchable! Alas for now we enjoy it as much as we can with
the wealth of bugs that happen with each patch. Good Luck!
Shadow_Haliax
5 years ago
@DYSPROssium https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/Sound-silenced-randomly/m-p/9584915/highlight/true#M41403
SnackyChan77
5 years ago
It's so annoying, I land and get punches towards me yet no steps. Cmon ea and respawn get it together. Your customer service is helpful but it's not my network connection its the fact you guys don't address the issues. Even streamers or saying they don't hear steps. Love the game I support the game but you don't care.

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No audio or sound from enemies: footsteps, shots, zipline, etc (NEW)

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