Developer Insight - Voice Chat Improvements

As promised last week, we wanted to share some changes coming to our in-game voice chat. Communication is key when it comes to coordinated gameplay, and with these improvements we aim to streamline the VOIP experience, enhance clarity, and resolve some reported issues expressed within the community.


Team Communication Options

Team communication has been enhanced in Update 2.2 alongside Post Malone’s Murder Circus, with the inclusion of team chat in All/Proximity Chat. This change ensures that your voice will reach your teammates, wherever they are, providing seamless coordination during tense moments.

 
What will be improved in the upcoming 2.2.1 update?


Improved Mute and Toggle State Mechanics


We have improved the muted mic icon by no longer auto-hiding it. The icon now remains visible, giving you consistent feedback about your muted status at all times. 
The system now respects your mute settings from the options menu when you join a game or switch voice channels. This will ensure your settings in the menu match what happens in the game. 
A new 'Toggle' state has also been introduced, making it easier to differentiate between continuous voice activation and toggle modes. This functionality is accessible both in-game and in the menu. 
Your last toggle state will also now be stored as an attribute, which means your prior preference will be reinstated when joining a new Mission. 

 
Bug Fixes for a Smoother Experience


We have also introduced several VOIP bug fixes that will contribute to an overall smoother and more responsive chat system, including:

• Fixed an issue where the muted team voice input option wasn’t being respected in the menu, which could lead to logic problems inside the new communication system.
  
• Resolved a bug where the Vivox push-to-talk state was incorrectly set to active upon game launch on PC.
  
• Addressed a stalling issue caused by the Mute All option state being saved to a file during gameplay input.

These updates are designed to improve your communication options and make it easier to stay connected with your teammates during every Mission. We hope these changes will make the VOIP system a more reliable and easier to use experience, ensuring your voice is heard (or silenced) exactly how and when you intend.

Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, thank you for your feedback! It’s your input that drives these improvements and helps us make Hunt: Showdown 1896 the best experience possible.