Slay The Spire 2 No Sound? Fix

You launch Slay the Spire 2 and are met with complete silence instead of the game's music and sound effects. This usually happens because Windows is routing the audio to the wrong device or the game's internal settings are muted.

Why this happens

The game often defaults to the wrong Windows audio output or struggles with high-bitrate audio sample settings. In some cases, files may have become corrupted during the initial installation or an update.

Steps

1. 01
   Open the game settings menu, select Sound, and ensure all volume sliders are turned up.
2. 02
   Click the speaker icon in your taskbar, open Volume Mixer, and verify that the output device is set to your active speakers or headset.
3. 03
   Right-click the speaker icon, select Sound Settings, and click More sound settings. Right-click your output device, select Properties, go to the Advanced tab, and change the format to 24-bit, 48000 Hz.
4. 04
   Open Steam, right-click Slay the Spire 2 in your library, select Properties, navigate to Installed Files, and click Verify integrity of game files to replace any corrupted data.

Still not working?

If you are using a Bluetooth headset, disconnect it and switch to a wired connection, as Bluetooth protocols frequently drop audio streams in PC games. If the game remains silent, check your Windows Device Manager to ensure your primary audio driver is not showing a yellow exclamation mark indicating a driver conflict.

Frequently asked questions

Will verifying game files delete my save data?

No, verifying integrity only checks the game's executable and asset files for corruption and will not affect your progress or save files.

Why does Bluetooth cause audio issues in games?

Bluetooth bandwidth is often prioritized for microphone input over game audio, which can cause the game to lose its audio handshake or go completely silent.