Fix Gamble With Your Friends Voice Chat Not Working

It is incredibly frustrating when you are trying to coordinate with your group and your mic just refuses to work, effectively killing your proximity chat. Most of the time, this isn't a game-breaking bug, but rather a simple permissions block in Windows or a specific game setting getting reset.

Why this happens

The game often loses access to your microphone because Windows privacy settings restrict desktop apps from using hardware inputs. Occasionally, it is also a simple oversight like a hardware mute switch or a game-specific penalty from the body shredding machine.

Check the machine

Before diving into Windows settings, ensure you haven't traded your character's mouth at the body shredding machine, which disables voice chat until you retrieve it.

Steps

1. 01
   Check your headset cable or earcups for a physical mute switch that might have been bumped.
2. 02
   Open the game settings, go to the Audio tab, and verify that your Microphone Device is correctly selected and the input volume is turned up.
3. 03
   Search for 'Microphone privacy settings' in the Windows start menu and open the result.
4. 04
   Enable 'Microphone access' for the device and toggle on 'Let apps access your microphone'.
5. 05
   Scroll down within that same menu and ensure 'Allow desktop apps to access your microphone' is enabled, as Steam games require this specific permission.
6. 06
   Right-click the speaker icon in your system tray, go to Sound Settings, and ensure your microphone is set as the default input device with levels turned up.
7. 07
   If it still fails, run the Windows 'Troubleshoot common sound problems' tool found in the Sound Settings menu, then restart your PC to refresh the audio driver state.

Still not working?

If you are still silent, check your Steam audio settings specifically under Steam > Settings > Voice. If the issue persists across other games, your audio drivers may be corrupted; try reinstalling them via Device Manager or your motherboard manufacturer's website.

Frequently asked questions

Will this fix affect my other games?

Yes, enabling desktop app microphone access in Windows will allow all your Steam and non-Store applications to use your mic, which is the standard requirement for voice chat to function.

Do I need to reinstall the game if this doesn't work?

Usually, no. Microphone issues are almost always related to Windows permissions or audio device selection rather than corrupted game files.