Looking to make sure you hear those footsteps? Audio can play a significant part in getting that W. Let's see how you can do it.
Audio can play a significant part in shooter games. When you need to hear your opponents approaching, noise from various parts of the soundtrack and sound effects can mask their steps.
That's where Sonar comes in: we have made specifically adjusted audio presets for various games. This adjusts what you hear with a 10-band Parametric EQ, targeting exactly what you need to hear. You can use Sonar on console with the Arctis Companion App, or use certain presets if you have an Arctis Nova Pro Wireless.
Use the Arctis Companion App
To easily change your audio on console, use the Arctis Companion app. Take advantage of a growing library of 100+ audio presets made for specific games with the SteelSeries Arctis Companion app.
Get the right gear
Currently, the Arctis Companion App supports the following devices, including one newly released one!
While we're steadily working to improve our app, these two are fantastic options for amazing game audio.
Arctis GameBuds, our brand new earbuds, offer much better audio quality for gaming than typical earbuds, most of which aren't made for this kind of task. The majority utilize Bluetooth, which is definitely useful for mobile, however, a 2.4GHz is a lossless, lag-free connection that's much more suited for gaming.
Whatever platform you play Fortnite on, simply plug in a small USB-C dongle to use this much better connection. Furthermore, you can use Quick-Switch Wireless to switch over to Bluetooth with a press of a button (or get notified if you get a call). The comfy GameBuds work well anywhere else, and it keeps separate audio presets for Bluetooth so you can, for instance, enhance your music-listening experience with a Deep Bass preset.
Of course, there's a microphone with adjustable volume so you can easily talk to your squad.
Arctis Nova 5 Wireless is also a great option if you're looking for a more traditional headset. Arctis Nova 5 is one of our more affordable wireless gaming headsets that also works with the app. Similarly to the GameBuds, it also features Quick-Switch Wireless, so you can easily hop between the gaming-optimized 2.4GHz connection and Bluetooth for your phone or other media.
Additionally, the headset is multi-platform, so it's great for your PC as well. Furthermore, it has our improved ClearCast Gen 2.X microphone for even better comms while smashing with your Fortnite squad.
Set the preset anytime
When using the Arctis Companion App, simply open it up while your device is connected, like your GameBuds, and you can do it anytime, even if you have Fortnite currently open. Whatever game you have, or if you want to switch to a different one, changing the audio preset is as simple as selecting it from the dropdown in the app. Instant and without having to go through any console menus or settings.
In the Equalizer section, make sure it's toggled to 2.4GHz. Then touch the preset dropdown, and type in "Fortnite" into the search bar, and select "Fortnite by FaZe." Made in collaboration with one of the top esports team in the world, this EQ preset will help highlight sounds that can clue you in on enemy footsteps and item usage.
Whenever you're done playing Fortnite, you can easily switch it back to Default or even a different game, all from the app. You'll hear the adjustment instantly, too.
Get the best audio for Fortnite with SteelSeries. Try the Arctis GameBuds now for the best gaming earbuds you can find.