MW2 Voice Chat Not Working – How To Fix

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Modern Warfare 2’s arrival to all platforms worldwide has been anything but smooth sailing. Although plenty of players have praised it for its improvements and smoother gameplay, plenty of users are also experiencing various issues.

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One issue that has been prevalent is the voice chat not properly functioning. If you want to speak with friends or just want to talk trash in a lobby, this is obviously a huge deterrent in doing so. Luckily, we’re here to provide you a few methods on how to fix this problem.

Why Is MW2 Voice Chat Not Working?

The voice chat not working in MW2 can often be a result of either system issues or incorrect audio settings. Some common causes of it not working in the game could be due to the microphone not being selected as the input device. It may also be caused by outdated audio drivers for PC users or hardware problems with the mic itself.

Whatever the case may be, the list we’ve created for potential fixes below will hopefully get rid of the malfunction you’re having.

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How To Fix Voice Chat Not Working in MW2

Check In-Game Audio Settings

You can check the game’s audio by heading over to the Settings menu and selecting the Audio option. Then, scroll down until you reach the Voice Chat section. The first thing you can do is check if the Voice Chat option is toggled on. Next, select the drop-down menu for the Voice Chat Device category and select either Headset or Microphone. You’ll also be able to test your device by turning on the Microphone Test option.

Turn On Crossplay Communication

This particular method is tailored specifically for console users because crossplay can’t currently be toggled off for PC players. To do this, simply head over to the game’s settings by pressing the Options button. Then, select the Account & Network category and the first two selections you’ll see will be crossplay and crossplay communication. Make sure the second field is toggled on.

Leave And Rejoin Your Party’s Voice Chat

Though this initially may seem like it won’t fix the issue, this has seemingly already worked for some users. In order to do this, you’ll simply need to leave your party’s voice channel and then rejoin it again afterwards. This will only be a temporary fix, however, because apparently the voice chat function will stop functioning again after a few hours. If this happens, you will have to leave and rejoin the voice chat again.

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