It's all out warfare! Want to hear footsteps, as well as gunshots and vehicles better? Here's how you can "hack" your game audio (not actual hacking or anything sus).
The sounds in Battlefield 2042 bombard you from all directions in this high octane FPS. Quality audio is an integral part of enjoying the experience. If you want to take it to the next level, you need to use this game-specific preset. Read on to see what it upgrades!
You can go beyond the audio settings available in game, and take it to the next level with Parametric EQ customization. This can let you tune the audio to a much more detailed way, boosting various frequencies such as bass and mids. But we don't want you to do anything complicated. It's simple really, because we have made a special audio preset customized specifically for Battlefield 2042.
How to Get the Best Audio Settings for Battlefield 2042
1. If you're playing on PC, download GG and sign up; if you already are a user, head over to the Sonar section in GG.
2. In Sonar, switch to the Game tab, then you can see the Equalizer screen. From the configuration dropdown, select Battlefield 2042.
3. That's it! Make sure your audio device is set to "SteelSeries Sonar — Gaming" to receive audio output configured by this preset.
Alternatively, if you own an Arctis Nova 5 Wireless headset, you can select the preset from the Nova 5 Companion App (guide linked), and use it on console.
What does the Battlefield 2042 preset change?
Vehicle Immersion
The bass frequencies (100/200 Hz) have been raised, so that the sounds of tanks, helicopters, planes, and so on are more immersive. The same goes for gunshots and bomb explosions. You'll really feel like you're part of the action.
Balanced Impact
Along the 500 Hz (low mids), we reduced the impact caused by raising the bass, which helps balance the audio and keep the bass impactful.
Footsteps and Gunshots
High frequencies (4200/6900 Hz) have been boosted considerably so that you can more clearly fish out footsteps, particularly in quieter sections, like in buildings. Now you'll really hear them coming before you see them, getting you ready. Also, the clarity of gunshots is enhanced.
As you can see, the preset really does a lot. It works to both give you a much greater degree of immersion, which is paramount in an FPS title like Battlefield 2042, but it also will help you hear what you need at the right situation.
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