Does this game not have any kind of surround sound?

[Cosmic Beard]

I have my Windows PC set up for 5.1 Dolby Atmos and every game I play ends up having some kind of surround sound option, but I'm not hearing any information coming out of my side speakers or seeing any in-game options in the audio settings for Everspace 2?

[Geekbyte]

Hi Cosmic Beard.
The game only has stereo audio.

[Lord VHS]

โพสต์ดั้งเดิมโดย Geekbyte:

Hi Cosmic Beard.
The game only has stereo audio.

My devs in christ, is there a specific reason for this perhaps? Last time I checked we are in the year 2023.

[Notoshy]

even in 2023, most people dont own a 5.1 audio setup. 2.1 is standard from my Viewpoint.

[sebo]

it is pretty funny when you consider games in the 90s had 5.1 audio. 5.1 also helps with awareness as you're able to hear things that are happening on either side behind you.

it's not a huge deal, but it does seem odd as it's pretty standard in most games.. guess they had to cut some corners.. it is an indie game after all, i guess..

[Cosmic Beard]

โพสต์ดั้งเดิมโดย Notoshy:

even in 2023, most people dont own a 5.1 audio setup. 2.1 is standard from my Viewpoint.

While there still are some games that don't offer an in-game dedicated 5.1 or 7.1 audio setting, almost none of my PC games do not allow my system settings to override/convert the stereo audio into a 5.1 surround result. For whatever reason, Everspace 2 is the only one in the past 5+ years (just spit-balling this number as I don't honestly remember this ever being a thing I've experienced) that I've played that disables my side speakers altogether.

I appreciate the prompt dev response and hope you take this feedback for the future! Loving the game so far regardless of this omission, but it definitely would be elevated with surround sound for the best situational awareness and level of immersion possible.

[Snipesnippydiznipsnipzipndidip]

5.1, ,7.1 Soundeffects are the Icing on the Cake and are not to underestimate giving Games a greater Experience. So much better, especially in Games, when you have a living World surrounding you.
Just imagine the possibilitys in here with all the Metal groaning and creaking, and all the other stuff that would add a great Sound to this ....sadly mostly dead rock scenario, when it would suddenly break into pieces,...etc...
But someone decided to give the Music a bigger meaning, which flattens it even more.

[Cosmic Beard]

I just want to apologize for mishearing the first time I played this on my setup that my windows 5.1 sound setting DOES actually convert the stereo information into a 5.1 experience. For some reason I could have sworn it wasn't sending any information to my side speakers, but it is. (I have my PC hooked up into an AVR with Atmos selected in my windows settings/spatial audio).

But yeah, the feedback still stands that the audio mix would be even better if the game was designed supported it natively.

[CalicoJack]

But doesn´t the engine support surround sound out of the box????????

[Potentiality12]

โพสต์ดั้งเดิมโดย CalicoJack:

But doesn´t the engine support surround sound out of the box????????

What box? :P

[CalicoJack]

โพสต์ดั้งเดิมโดย Potentiality12:

โพสต์ดั้งเดิมโดย CalicoJack:

But doesn´t the engine support surround sound out of the box????????

What box? :P

"out of the box"

If you really ask what that means, here is an explanation:

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used to refer to the immediate usability or functionality of a newly purchased product, typically an electronic device or a piece of software.
"most laptops come with wireless capability out of the box"
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[Notoshy]

โพสต์ดั้งเดิมโดย CalicoJack:

But doesn´t the engine support surround sound out of the box????????

just say "it supports surround sound" xD

[CalicoJack]

โพสต์ดั้งเดิมโดย Notoshy:

โพสต์ดั้งเดิมโดย CalicoJack:

But doesn´t the engine support surround sound out of the box????????

just say "it supports surround sound" xD

Nope.

And btw, it was a question.

[Notoshy]

"doesnt it support surround sound?"
Better? ;P

[CalicoJack]

So, does the engine support surround sound out of the box or not?

And about the game itself. Is the stereo audio some form of binaural 3d sound at least? That would be especially useful for headphone users.

That's probably sonething one of the devs knows best.