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Audio issues in CS2

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ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux#12921 · opened 2026-02-18 by retKraft · updated 2026-02-18 · 1 comments · github
RretKraft 2026-02-18 github
  • Steam client version: 1769025840
  • Distribution: Nobara
  • Opted into Steam client beta?: No
  • Have you checked for system updates?: Yes
  • GPU: AMD

Please describe your issue in as much detail as possible:
The game audio in CS2 (only CS2, no other game has this issue so far) randomly turns off whilst playing. This can occur with a "trigger" in-game which is unknown, or due to steam notification sounds or other external sounds. Changing the output device and switching back, reconnecting the headsets don't work either. The only fix so far is to restart the game as a whole. I've already tried the launch command "-sdlaudiodriver pipewire"

Steps for reproducing this issue:

  1. Launch CS2
  2. Wait it out (Easier to occur if there's external sounds playing)
Kkisak-valve maintainer 2026-02-18 github

Hello @retKraft, this issue is already being tracked at https://github.com/ValveSoftware/csgo-osx-linux/issues/4064. Closing as a duplicate.

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