Best XDefiant audio settings: How to make footsteps louder
UbisoftXDefiant is the latest multiplayer experience from Ubisoft and if you’re looking for an edge, here are our recommendations for the best audio settings to use.
XDefiant is quickly cementing itself as a must-watch game in the industry, the new shooter already breaking viewership records for Ubisoft and rivaling games such as Apex Legends.
As is the way with any new shooter, the community is already hard at work discovering the best ways to optimize the experience and figuring out which audio, visual, and controller settings are the most effective and useful.
One of the key aspects when determining how to alter the sound in XDefiant is about making in-game movement, particularly footsteps, easier to hear, thus minimizing the potential for other players and opponents to sneak up behind you or get the drop of you and your team.
With this being said, here is our full rundown on the best XDefiant audio settings to use and how to tailor your audio to ensure you can hear footsteps clearer than ever
XDefiant sound settings: Which audio to prioritize to optimize performance
SFX is the top priority in XDefiant as this impacts how loud or quiet in-game effects, such as footsteps and gunshots, will be. Therefore, cranking SFX settings to 100 is vital for those wanting to hear where their enemies are.
Additionally, reducing the music volume to further emphasize SFX audio and reduce unnecessary sound is also recommended. While it may heighten tension and create a greater atmosphere for players, it can also drown out important audio such as footsteps and in-game commands.
Ubisoft XDefiant audio options: Recommended sound settings
First things first, we recommend using headphones when playing XDefiant as this will allow for greater variety in the audio experience, particularly in regards to directional cues in comparison to if you were simply relying on your TV or monitor for audio output.
For those using headphones, here are the audio settings we recommend to get the most out of sound in XDefiant.
Audio settings
- Main Volume: 90
- Dialogue Volume: 70
- SFX Volume: 100
- UI Volume: 10
- Music Volume: 0
- Mute Audio When Minimized: Off (PC only)
Of course, another important aspect of sound for any multiplayer experience is the audio chat, allowing players to talk with their teammates. Therefore, here are the best audio settings for voice chat when playing XDefiant.
Voice chat settings
- Voice Chat: On
- Voice Chat Channel: Public
- Voice Chat Volume: 70
- Voice Chat Output: Headphones
- Microphone: On
- Voice Chat Mode: Push to Talk
- Microphone Input: Headphones
- Microphone Input Threshold: 20
- Microphone Volume Boost: 20
If you’re looking for more of an edge in XDefiant, be sure to brush up on our best PC settings, as well as check out some of the game’s strongest loadouts.