Hear More After Update Store 2.4.0

Updates change more than cosmetics. The Store Update 2.4.0 for ARC Raiders is live with the Dead Eye Set and a fix for the Raider Tool default appearance. While that note is about in game content and a visual fix, any update cycle is also a reminder to check how your audio behaves after changes land.

This post focuses on simple, practical steps to keep hearing critical in game sounds clearly after patches and store updates.

Steps:

1. Read the official update note to confirm what changed.

2. Restart your game audio session if you notice new issues.

3. Check your headset presets for any automatic switches.

Why updates matter

Game and store updates can change asset mixes, default skins, and sometimes which sound assets load first. That can shift what stands out in the mix so footsteps, callouts and UI cues may sound different even when nothing about your headset changed.

Knowing where audio can shift helps you target adjustments rather than guessing at the problem.

Steps:

1. Compare audio before and after the patch with a short test run.

2. Listen specifically for footsteps, voice callouts and any new sound assets.

Quick checks to run

Start with the basics. Confirm your game is using the expected audio device and that any system level enhancements are off. Small mismatches like a different output device or a software preset switching can explain sudden changes.

These checks rule out simple causes so you can focus on tuning when needed.

Steps:

1. Open your audio output settings and verify the selected device.

2. Disable system level audio enhancements and virtual surround features.

3. Confirm in game audio device matches your system output.

Tune for clarity

Once device and settings are confirmed, use targeted EQ adjustments to bring critical sounds forward. Boosting a narrow band where footsteps and consonants sit makes them easier to detect without raising overall volume.

A focused approach keeps explosions and music from masking important cues.

Steps:

1. Identify the frequency region where footsteps and callouts are most present.

2. Apply a modest narrow boost in that region rather than a broad loudness increase.

3. Reduce competing mid bass or boomy frequencies if they mask detail.

Test in live conditions

Small controlled tests do not always reflect real play. Run a quick live session or a short match to confirm your changes work under real audio load and with the new assets or skins from the update.

If something still feels off, iterate quickly with one change at a time so you know which adjustment helped.

Steps:

1. Join a short game or practice match and focus on identifying footsteps and callouts.

2. Change one audio parameter and repeat the test to measure the effect.

3. Log any recurring issues to address after the session.

Tools that help

Use an EQ preset manager and save adjustments as a named preset so you can switch between post update and default settings quickly. That makes troubleshooting faster and reversions simple.

If you prefer cloud backed tuning and want a live adjustment workflow, consider Athlete Audio Labs. It runs in open beta and can build a tune for your headset and game from a plain English request, with processing handled on cloud servers.

Steps:

1. Save a named EQ preset before making changes so you can revert.

2. Keep a short list of test tracks or scenarios to run after updates.

3. Try a cloud based tuning session if you want live remote processing and quick iterations.

Patch notes link

For reference, the official Store Update 2.4.0 announcement mentions the Dead Eye Set and a fix for the Raider Tool appearing as default with different skins equipped, and notes the weekly store update schedule with fixes every three weeks.

See the source announcement for the exact wording and localization details.

Steps:

1. Open the official Steam announcement to read the full update text.

2. Note any developer comments about schedule or upcoming fixes.

Maintain clarity

Treat updates as checkpoints. A brief set of checks and a targeted EQ tweak will preserve the map of sounds you rely on. Regularly saving presets and testing in short sessions keeps your audio consistent across updates and new content drops.

If you want a workflow that uses cloud processing and quick switching between presets, Athlete Audio Labs is available in open beta and includes per game preset packs and custom per player tunes.

Steps:

1. Save and back up presets before applying changes.

2. Run quick tests after updates and iterate one setting at a time.

3. Consider cloud based tuning for fast live adjustments.