CS2 players are frustrated with a microphone bug that prevents them from communicating with their team in-game. Despite numerous complaints, Valve has not addressed the issue, leading players to demand a quick fix.
The bug, which has been affecting more players over the past month, causes microphones to work perfectly outside of CS2 but not within the game. This lack of communication hinders teamwork and strategic play, making it difficult for players to coordinate effectively.
Players have taken to Reddit to express their frustration, with one player stating, “Playing solo is basically not possible, I don’t want to shout throughout a whole game to be able to communicate.” Another player shared their workaround of adjusting audio settings between games, but noted that the issue persists and they have resorted to using pings instead of voice communication.
While some players have found that restarting CS2 resolves the microphone bug, many others have not been able to find a solution despite trying various suggestions from the community.
This microphone bug is just one example of the issues that have led some CS2 players to criticize Valve for releasing an unfinished game. Although Valve has been providing weekly updates, players are calling for more substantial fixes rather than minor tweaks.
Until Valve addresses the microphone bug, players are advised to try restarting CS2, connecting their headset directly to the motherboard, and enabling streamlined push-to-talk in the game settings to potentially resolve the issue.
About the author
The author of this article is a writer for Dot Esports who has personally experienced the microphone bug in CS2.
Source: DOTESPORTS
