How to Change Audio Output for Steam Games

Learn how to easily change the audio output settings for your Steam games to optimize your gaming experience.

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To change Steam game audio output: Open your Steam game > Press Alt+Tab to minimize the game > Right-click the Volume icon in the system tray > Select Open Sound settings > Scroll to Advanced sound options and click App volume and device preferences > Find your game in the list > Choose your desired output device from the drop-down menu next to it. This ensures your game's audio is routed to the preferred output device.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I change audio output on my PC? Right-click the volume icon in the system tray, select 'Open Sound settings,' and then adjust your output device.
  2. Can I use different audio devices for different games? Yes, by following the steps to adjust individual game audio settings in the App volume and device preferences.
  3. What if my game doesn’t appear in the audio settings? Try restarting the game or ensuring it’s running while you access App volume and device preferences.
  4. How do I adjust audio settings for non-Steam games? You can set audio outputs for all applications through Windows sound settings, where non-Steam games will also appear.