Low volume issue/sound settings question

[Crayondalorian]

I know I should probably be asking this on a Windows 10 forum rather than an RDR2 one, but I figured I might as well try here first.

As of recently (starting a few months ago) every time I start up the game, the volume is super low, nearly inaudible. After some quick googling I discovered the problem was that windows had the RDR2 volume automatically set to 25/100 by default in the advanced sound settings on my PC. Problem sorta solved?

Now my only issue is that I have to manually go into my sound setting and turn RDR2 up to 100 every single time I play. So my question is, does anyone know of some way to change the default startup volume of a game/app?

This never used to be a problem, so I can only assume it either started as a result of a Windows update, a Red Dead update, or a Rockstar update.

TL;DR Game default volume low on startup. Please help fix. Thank.

[Jed Clampet]

Publicado originalmente por Casey Bones:

Now my only issue is that I have to manually go into my sound setting and turn RDR2 up to 100 every single time I play. So my question is, does anyone know of some way to change the default startup volume of a game/app?

Yes, we know... and so far, no there's not.

[SlimSlim3]

Search "RDR2Volume" on google
Your answer should be at the top

[Tox Laximus]

Mods won't pin a fix because it will put off buyers.

[Fire Ant]

I had this issue, googled it and got it fixed. Go into your mixer setting in the volume for your PC while the game is running. You'll see RD2 is set really low for some reason after a patch a while ago. Just turn it up to where it is even with everything else and you are good to go. If you need more detailed instructions on how to do that there are some sites that walk you through it nicely.

[Papa Sasquatch]

OMG this has been driving me nuts. Glad to know it isn't just me.

[Don Carpincho]

I had this problem and, for me it was with Xbox gamming bar... I had to windows + G and adjust the volume there. But after that never happened again.

[givgav]

Yeah along with that volume issue you have to watch out Rockstar is a bunch of #$%^$. New players who are still finding the ropes are getting banned because they're in the vicinity of hackers. So for instance if a hacker forces something upon you. Your now considered promoting it or w.e. by them

[Rhah]

this is still an issue the game changes the sound mixer settings just for red dead redemption to 7 or 8 every time i launch it. this problem was introduced in a patch back in may 2020

https://steamcommunity.com/app/1174180/discussions/0/4594180031248011022/

i really hope they fix it, really annoying but a easy work around until they fix it. glad the bug only affects the windows 10 sound settings for the game itself and not the rest of the windows sound settings.

i'm just using a set of harmon/kardon stereo speakers that i had since the 90ties. I see people posting from headsets, stereo speakers, and surround sound systems. so its a global problem with this bug should of never been released less alone exist for almost a year.

[Nike-Ajax]

Impressive ... this major bug have been know by Rockstar for a long time and nothing has happened ... stupidity does not excuse incompetence...

[Tox Laximus]

Publicado originalmente por HolcLn.ASgt. Nike:

Impressive ... this major bug have been know by Rockstar for a long time and nothing has happened ... stupidity does not excuse incompetence...

But it does explain it.

[Voca]

They don't bother to. Don't have to bother to either.
They made a pretty impressive game, and can afford to stop caring.
And it won't change the fact the game is already acclaimed.

[RecklesFlam1ngo]

Publicado originalmente por Voca:

They don't bother to. Don't have to bother to either.
They made a pretty impressive game, and can afford to stop caring.
And it won't change the fact the game is already acclaimed.

That's modern Rockstar for you.
They make EXCELLENT single-player experiences but immediately ditch any good updates to it (and extra content/DLC) after launch and just focus on cash-cowing the online segment instead of fixing real issues.

[Paddy O'Furniture]

It blows my mind that they still haven't fixed this since December. I keep having to alt-tab out of the game to turn up the volume in sound settings. Bravo, Rockstar. Simply bravo.

[Tox Laximus]

Will RDR2 run 60fps on the the new xbox series x?

Consoles have better quality control and I would actually be able to play the game without circumventing bugs every damn update.

[mookymook]

Publicado originalmente por Paddy O'Furniture:

It blows my mind that they still haven't fixed this since December. I keep having to alt-tab out of the game to turn up the volume in sound settings. Bravo, Rockstar. Simply bravo.

indeed. truly pathetic.