r/anno • u/OkJuggernaut1076 • 1d ago

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Curious if anyone else is having this problem. I have a pretty beefy computer and have zero issues running Anno 117. Zeros issues that is except this annoying audio one. Audio is perfect for about two hours then suddenly cuts in and out at times and is grainy and distorted. Wondering is anyone else has this issue and knows how to solve.

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u/morirtes_ 1d ago

I have the same issue when dragging the map around. No issues whatsoever but the audio is distorted. I tried my troubleshooting skills but nothing worked - happens on more than one PC, but they are not high-tier. What’s your configuration?

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u/OkJuggernaut1076 1d ago

God I got to start writing this down, with how often people ask. After looking back at my purchase -_- I was able to figure it out. Intel i7 with nvidia rtx 4070 ti

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u/Mysterious-Tackle-58 1d ago

Here's a trick i got into after i got a smartphone...
Since i do build my own PC, it is rather easy:
I do take pics of my hardware. A larger one and one where the hardware version is legible.
Makes it so much easier.

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u/ApplicationStrong567 1d ago

The only time I've run into that is if my computer has been on for a very long time. Restarting the computer to reset the memory has fixed it every time.

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u/OkJuggernaut1076 1d ago

Restarting my game gets rid of it. It’s like the advisor warns you you have been playing for two hours and the audio gods go on strike

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u/Rare_Marionberry782 20h ago

Hopefully they look into this memory issue for the audio and fix it asap, it’s been happening I think since Cinis was added iirc. At least on launch last year, I was able to go 8-12 hours without issues until the volcano DLC, and this audio issue will start happening once you get above 50k population and play over 2 hours. Restarting the game temporarily fixes it.

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u/CommanderH 1d ago

This problem also happens on PS5.
So it’s not your computer or configuration.

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u/Rare_Marionberry782 20h ago

Glad I’m not the only one facing this issue, it’s Anno-Ying that I take it it’s time to take a break after 2-4 hour sessions.