Fix Nioh 2: The Complete Edition No Sound, Audio Stutter and Skipping

Similar to graphics problems in games, audio issues are also quite difficult to troubleshoot. There are several causes that can lead to Nioh 2: The Complete Edition no sound, audio stutter and skipping. Keep scrolling through the post and we will help you fix the issue whether its DLL related, settings related, or a problem with the audio drivers.    

Fix Nioh 2: The Complete Edition No Sound, Audio Stutter and Skipping

Read through the entire solution to fix the no sound or audio issue in Nioh 2 CE. If a solution is not relevant to your problem, try the next fix.

Fix Nioh 2: The Complete Edition No Sound Issues

Before we even proceed with the rest of the solution, you must first ensure that the audio problem is with Nioh 2: The Complete Edition and not your PC or audio device. Check that it’s just the game that’s having the problem. Once you’ve done that, follow the below solutions.

Reinstall DirectX Redistributable Pack

One of the reason why the audio is not working with Nioh 2 or other games on your computer is the corruption of the XAudio2_7.dll file. The quick fix for the issue is to delete the particular DLL file and reinstall the DirectX Redistributable Pack. You can find the file in C:\Windows\System32 and C:\Windows\SysWOW64. Delete it from both the locations and reinstall the DirectX redistributable pack.

If your DirectX is updated, run the Steam Common Redistributable in the library and that should fix the problem.

For a lot of users this should fix the Nioh 2: The Complete Edition no sound issue. If not, move to the next solution.   

Set the Default Device on your PC

Often times we have seen that the default device on your OS changes due to a software or you may have done it yourself. When the right device is not selected the audio may not play from the device. So, ensure the right device is set as default or set it. Here are the steps you can follow.

Press Windows Key + I and select System > Go to Sound > Toggle PlayBack and set the correct Output device as default.

Try to play the game and check if the Nioh 2: The Complete Edition audio is working. If the audio is still not working, the problem may be with the audio drivers.

Turn Off Spatial Sound

As we browsed through forums, we found a lot of players facing the problem of no audio/sound when playing the game. The error can be tied to Dolby Surround Sound for users with Dolby or the Windows Sonic for Headphones being turned on.

To fix the problem, you should turn off the audio settings. This fix has proven to fix the problem for a lot of users. Here is how to replicate the process and fix audio problem with Nioh 2: The Complete Edition.

1. Press Windows Key + I to open Settings
2. Click on Systems and go to Sound
3. From the right side of the screen, click on the link Sound Control Panel
4. Right-click on the available speakers and select Properties
5. Go to the Spatial Sound tab and select Off from the drop-down menu
6. Save the changes.

Check the Audio Drivers

If you have installed an external or internal sound card, the problem could be a corruption of the driver or outdated software. Go to the manufacturer’s website and download the right driver software and install it.

If you are still not able to hear any audio in Nioh 2: The Complete Edition, the problem could be with the output device. Try replacing it with another and check if the issue still persists.

Fix Nioh 2: The Complete Edition Audio Stutter, Cutting Out, and Skipping

There are quite a few reasons that can cause the audio to stutter or cut out in games. Here are a few things you must ensure that can potentially fix Nioh 2: The Complete Edition audio stutter, cutting out, or skipping.

1. If you’ve encountered the audio stutter and you are reading this post after a few days from release, ensure that you have the latest update for the game. Often times the bug and errors on the release day is resolved in subsequent patches. So, if there is an update for the game, ensure you have downloaded it.
2. Another cause of the audio stutters could be the game stuttering or dropping frame rate. It’s common for games to drop frame rates during various scenes of the game, but if it’s too sharp the audio issue may arise. Ensure that your system meets the minimum specifications to play the game and try having a stable FPS instead of flexible. What we mean is, try limiting the frame rate of the game rather than have it automatically change. You can also boost the frame rate by playing the game at reduced graphics settings. Some settings that are known to impact the frame rate are Shadow Textures, Shadow Quality, Turn Shadows Off, View Distance, Vertical Sync, Anti-Aliasing, and Resolution. Reduce these settings and the FPS should improve which should fix the Nioh 2: The Complete Edition Audio Stutter, Cutting Out, and Skipping.
3. Just like the frame rate, lag and high ping while you are playing the game can also cause the Nioh 2: The Complete Edition audio stutter. As the game loses connection to the server, the issue may arise. Ensure that you have a high-speed connection to resolve the issue.
4. Finally, the Nioh 2: The Complete Edition audio stuttering, buzzing, popping, or crackling sound can also be resolved by adjusting the audio configuration on Windows. To replicate the fix, follow the below steps:
5. Press Windows Key + I to open Settings
6. Click on Systems and go to Sound
7. From the right side of the screen, click on the link Sound Control Panel
8. Select the Speakers and click on Properties
9. Go to the ‘Advanced’ tab and select the lowest audio settings from the drop-down menu.
10. Once done, ‘Save’ the changes.

Try playing the game and check if the issue is fixed. If the Nioh 2: The Complete Edition no audio or sound  error still persists, try all the audio settings one at a time and find the perfect balance.