Do I need a mic for this game?

[Uncle Jon]

I am shy and I don't really like talking to others with my voice. I know that his game is known for its proximity chat, but can I cooperate and play with others just fine without talking to them over a mic? Is there text chat?

[Fatijn]

yes there is a chat and no it's not required

[Karma]

57 hours here - There's text chat on / and it works through walkie-talkies if they are active. Some people will kick you for not having a mic, some are fine. If you are worried about getting kicked - I would recommend hosting yourself and mentioning no mic in the lobby's name. Usually lobbies fill instantly anyway.

[toenibbler]

no it would suck

[wildgoose]

you're going to have a really difficult time without a mic. It's not required, but like others have mentioned, many people do not want to have teammates they can't effectively communicate with.

[hamster]

"I am shy and I don't really like talking to others with my voice. I know that his game is known for its proximity chat, but can I cooperate and play with others just fine without talking to them over a mic? Is there text chat?" -😭

[曲]

text chat sucks you`d better get a mic

[santa]

text chat isn't optimal but its fine, this isn't a competitive game or anything just go in and use text chat

if you're concerned about people caring, don't worry I think they would appreciate you trying to communicate via text

[⚔︎Lxw⚔]

10000% do not play this with anyone without a mic, just don't.

[Shaelent]

Originally posted by Karma:

57 hours here - There's text chat on / and it works through walkie-talkies if they are active. Some people will kick you for not having a mic, some are fine. If you are worried about getting kicked - I would recommend hosting yourself and mentioning no mic in the lobby's name. Usually lobbies fill instantly anyway.

This and also alternatively you can play with friends who are fine with you using text chat.

[stromther]

I feel the same way about public lobbies for most games, so you're not alone on that front.

You can certainly play this game without a mic, it'll definitely be a bit more challenging to type to teammates fast enough to respond to dire situations though. I'd recommend hosting your own lobbies to avoid being kicked by folks looking for mics though.

[Furman]

Text chat is way too slow for what's happening in the game sometimes. Try to use both, once you get scared and need help this might be the kick for you to switch to voice chat. Most of the game's beauty is in how well the voice chat works in either radio or proxy.
It's awkward talking to strangers but it's not impossible for people with social anxiety or other issues. Get help as someone suggested or try to slowly ease yourself in. People will get mad if you get overwhelmed and leave or stop talking but it's always okay to leave and stabilise yourself mentally. Cheers, get better buddy.

[I / Me / Meowself]

Being aggressive towards OP because they're not comfortable sharing their voice is just weirdly toxic. If you only want people with mic in your lobby then say that in the lobby title. If someone wants to play the game without a mic they're free to do that and make their own lobbies for those in the same situation. Don't try to gatekeep someone from the game because they want to play differently than how y'all do.

The question that was being asked is if it's necessary - no, but it should be noted a big factor of enjoyment comes from proximity chat. Communication is a bit more difficult over text(it's also proximity based, so not cheating at all) but isn't outright impossible. There are many people who even enjoy singleplayer. Don't let aggressive internet trolls decide whether or not you should try this game; this game is still plenty enjoyable without your mic and is by no means vital towards having fun.

[Hexi]

Mics are most the fun part about this game tbh, like others said no mic lobbies would probably be your best bet.

[Pingoso]

you can use text, yes, but voice chat is important to alert your friends of danger, and typing it out takes significantly longer