Arc Raiders Voice Chat Not Working on Xbox and PS5: Causes and Fixes

If you’re playing Arc Raiders and find that your voice chat or proximity chat isn’t working, you’re not alone. Many players across Xbox, PS5, and PC have reported issues where they can hear teammates but cannot speak. The problem often appears suddenly, even when all microphone settings are correct.

Common Symptoms Reported by Players

Players have described the same frustrating scenario across platforms:

The microphone icon in the game shows an “X” on it.
They can hear others, but no one can hear them.
Proximity chat simply refuses to work even when “Open Mic” or “Push to Talk” is enabled.
Restarting the console or game doesn’t fix the issue.
Switching headsets, checking permissions, or resetting settings makes no difference.

These problems have been consistent since launch, and even players who have properly configured their system settings face the issue.

Player Reports and Community Findings

Several players on Reddit and Discord have shared their experiences:

One player noted that their microphone worked initially, then stopped after a lag spike.
Some found that the problem affects cross-platform squads (e.g., PS5 and PC players together).
Others have reported that the issue randomly resolves itself, often after restarting or switching chat modes.
A few PC users discovered that pressing L1 + Down on the D-Pad seemed to toggle off a hidden mute setting.

One PS5 user even confirmed that after performing a specific Game Base voice chat setting change, the proximity chat began working perfectly again.

Working Fix for PS5 Players

If you are on PlayStation 5, here’s a step-by-step fix that has worked for multiple players:

Press the PS button on your controller.
Scroll to Game Base in the bottom icon row.
Press the Options button (three lines) and select Go to Game Base.
Move right using the joystick or D-pad until you find the two lines with circles icon.
Select Voice Chat Settings.
Locate the setting “Mute Game Voice Chat” and turn it OFF.
Below that, select “Share Your Voice” and choose Allow.

After doing this, your microphone should start working in Arc Raiders again.

Possible Workarounds for Xbox and PC Users

While a direct fix hasn’t been confirmed for Xbox or PC, players have shared a few potential workarounds:

Restart your console or PC, then relaunch the game.
Update audio drivers or firmware for your headset.
Disconnect and reconnect your microphone.
Join a new chat lobby or start a new game session.
Try toggling Push-to-Talk and Open Mic in settings.

Some Xbox users also reported that resetting the communication permissions in Xbox privacy settings helped restore voice functionality.

Developer Response

The issue has become widespread enough that Embark Studios, the developers of Arc Raiders, are aware of it. Discussions on the game’s official Discord server show that many players are facing the same voice chat bug. Developers have not yet issued an official patch, but players expect an update soon.

Conclusion

If your Arc Raiders voice chat isn’t working on PS5, Xbox, or PC, you’re not alone. The issue seems to stem from a game-side bug affecting proximity and party chat across multiple platforms.

Until a permanent fix is rolled out, PS5 users can use the Game Base settings method, while others can try restarting the game, checking mic permissions, or toggling voice chat options.

Stay tuned for updates from Embark Studios, and in the meantime, share this fix with anyone still struggling with voice chat issues in Arc Raiders.