How to Fix Arc Raiders Voice Chat Not Working on PC, PS5 and Xbox

I’ll be honest nothing kills the vibe in a multiplayer game faster than broken voice chat. The first time I jumped into Arc Raiders, my mic wasn’t working at all.

I could hear my squad perfectly… but they couldn’t hear me. I looked like a mime emoting in combat while my team shouted, “BRO SAY SOMETHING.”

If you’re dealing with Arc Raiders voice chat not working, party chat not working on PC, or Arc Raiders proximity chat not working, this guide will walk you through the exact fixes that actually solve it.

Why Voice Chat Breaks in Arc Raiders

Arc Raiders uses a mix of system input, in-game audio routing, and network permissions. So when voice chat breaks, it’s usually one of these:

• Wrong input device selected

• Windows or console blocking microphone access

• Push-to-talk disabled

• Broken proximity chat state

• NAT type or network interference

• Game files corrupted

The good news? You can fix almost all of these in minutes.

Fix 1: Check Microphone Permissions (PC)

This is the #1 reason Arc Raiders mic not working happens.

Go to:

Settings → Privacy & Security → Microphone

Make sure these are ON:

• Microphone access

• Allow desktop apps to use microphone

Then go to:

Settings → System → Sound → Input

Select your actual mic, not “Default.”

(Don’t laugh - mine was set to “Virtual Audio Cable” for months.)

Fix 2: Update Your In-Game Audio Settings

Inside Arc Raiders:

Settings → Audio → Voice Chat

Make sure:

• Voice chat: Enabled

• Input: correct microphone

• Output: headset or speakers

• Mode: Open mic or push-to-talk (not mute)

Now test proximity chat - walk near another player and look for the mic icon.

A weird trick that works:

Switch from Open Mic → Push-to-Talk → restart game → switch back.

It resets the internal voice channel.

Fix 3: Fix Arc Raiders Party Chat Not Working (PC)

If the party chat won't work but game chat does, check your third-party software:

• Discord input takeover

• Nvidia Broadcast

• SteelSeries Sonar

• Voicemeeter

Arc Raiders sometimes listens to the wrong virtual channel.

Disable extra routing and set your mic as system default before launching the game.

Fix 4: Fix Arc Raiders Proximity Chat Not Working PC

Proximity chat uses network rules - so if it's silent, do this:

1. Enable cross-play

2. Disable VPN

3. Switch NAT type to Open

Optional but surprisingly effective:

• Disable IPv6 (many players said this fixed it)

Steps:

Network → Adapter Properties → Uncheck IPv6 → Restart

It feels hacky, but it works.

Fix 5: Console Fixes (PS5 and Xbox)

PS5

• Game Base → Voice Chat Settings

• Turn OFF “Mute Game Voice Chat”

• Set mic to “Allow always”

Also check:

Settings → Sound → Input Device

Xbox

• Settings → Account → Privacy

• Enable cross-network communication

• Make sure party chat isn’t prioritized over game chat

Fix 6: Verify or Repair Game Files

If none of the fixes worked, corrupted files might be the issue.

Steam:

Library → Arc Raiders → Right-click → Properties → Installed Files → Verify

Restart after.

Fix 7: Check Your Headset Drivers

Especially if you use:

• Logitech G Hub

• Razer Synapse

• Corsair iCue

• SteelSeries GG

Update firmware - Arc Raiders sometimes refuses outdated drivers.

Quick Summary of Fixes

If nothing works, run these in order:

1. Set correct mic as system default

2. Enable microphone permissions

3. Reset audio mode in-game

4. Disable IPv6

5. Update drivers

6. Verify game files

7. Restart game and system

One of these will fix it for 95% of players.

Getting Arc Raiders voice chat working shouldn’t require the patience of assembling IKEA furniture, but here we are. The good news is once you dial in your microphone, it usually stays fixed.