Seems like they aren't going to fix this anytime soon or until most of the players complete ME1. I'm probaly going to finish it in stereo mode skipping all side quests or skip the entire game straight to ME2, trying to forget this epic failure. Too bad, all these graphical improvements in ME1 were nice and I'd actually enjoy it if not for this broken sound.
Just imagine going to a long awaited movie and watching it in a theatre with half of the speakers broken.
New patch sound remains unfixed and still have screen tearing on ps4 pro in favor framerate
Contacted EA customer service. Seems they are aware of this post and the issue. See the attached transcript (english is not my native language). Maybe more people could report it to their service chat. This needs to get fixed ASAP.
Transcript:
Javaid (17-5-2021 20:01:02): Thank you for contacting EA HELP, my name is Javaid, may I start with your first name please?
(17-5-2021 20:01:18): Hey Javaid, my name is Kenny
Javaid (17-5-2021 20:01:31): Hello! nice to meet you, Kenny. Hope you're doing great.
Javaid (17-5-2021 20:01:34): How may I assist you today?
(17-5-2021 20:01:41): Fine thanks.
(17-5-2021 20:01:54): Im having surround sound issues with Mass Effec LE on PS4 Pro
(17-5-2021 20:02:31): All the Dialogue in conversations, gunfire and walking sounds seem to be coming from the rear speakers on my Soundbar setup
(17-5-2021 20:02:58): Lots of people seem to be reporting this. Across multiple platforms
(17-5-2021 20:03:05): only Mass Effect 1 though
(17-5-2021 20:03:48): Is EA aware of this? If so, is there a fix right away or does this need to be patched out.
Javaid (17-5-2021 20:05:21): Thanks for explaining the issue. I will surely check for the issue regarding ME1 audio issue and assist you with this case.
Javaid (17-5-2021 20:05:26): May I know your PSN ID?
(17-5-2021 20:05:32): Let me check 😉
(17-5-2021 20:07:03): ****
(17-5-2021 20:08:01): This thread is full of info regarding this issue https://answers.ea.com/t5/Mass-Effect-Legendary-Edition/ME1-audio-issue-dialog-amp-sfx-in-surrounds-instead-of-center/m-p/10337900
Javaid (17-5-2021 20:08:19): Thanks, you are right this seems to be a bug as I see most of the players reported this with our forums as well. I am reporting a bug from your account as well with our teams to get this investigated and fixed. https://answers.ea.com/t5/Mass-Effect-Legendary-Edition/ME1-audio-issue-dialog-amp-sfx-in-surrounds-instead-of-center/td-p/10337682
(17-5-2021 20:09:20): Super! Do you have any indication as to how fast this can be fixed? It's really quite distracting. I'm hlding off on playing while this persists.
Javaid (17-5-2021 20:11:21): I am sorry as our teams have not mentioned the exact timeline because it varies from issue to issue. I am not someone who can make false commitments regarding the timeline. I believe it is good to be honest on this.
(17-5-2021 20:12:03): Alright. I hope they'll be fixing this.
Javaid (17-5-2021 20:12:34): Let us hope for the best. Hope this should get fixed as soon as possible.
