How to fix audio issues in Metaphor ReFantazio

The launch of critically acclaimed Atlus RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio is here, but a lot of players on PC are experiencing some audio issues when trying to play. Thankfully, some of these issues have some fixes you can try while we all await for Atlus to put out a patch for the problem. Here is how to fix audio issues in Metaphor ReFantazio on PC.

How to fix Low Audio and Echoing on PC

If you’re experiencing low audio or buggy, echoing-sounding audio in Metaphor: ReFantazio, thankfully fellow player Claus on the Steam Discussions Board seems to have found a fix. Unfortunately, it requires a third party download to fix it. With so many players shaving this issue, I have to imagine Atlus will work on getting a hotfix out ASAP to fix it, but in the meantime, here’s what you can do to fix low audio issues in Metaphor ReFantazio:

1. Completely close Metaphor: ReFantazio.
2. Visit the FxSound website and download it.
3. Launch FxSound and set your preferred output device (such as headphones, speakers, etc.)
4. Select a Sound Preset, and click save.
5. Open Metaphor: ReFantazio and go to System > Settings > Audio Settings > Audio Output.
6. Choose the same device that you picked in FxSound, which should be labeled as FxSound Speakers (FxSound Audio Enhancer) in Metaphor.

Feel free to try other Sound Presets to find one that works with your situation. Some other users have had success going into the sound software for their headphones (like Razer Synapse) and messed with increasing the audio output even further. Of course, if you do this, make sure you turn it back down when you quit playing Metaphor: ReFantazio so you don’t blow out your ear drums when you load up another game!

Atlus has not yet acknowledged confirmation of the bug’s existence, but hopefully they do so as we head into the weekend. Once they do, we’ll be sure to post back here with any official feedback from Atlus in regards to a hotfix.