Cyberpunk 2077: Audio crackling in-game (XBSX v.1.5.2 & 1.6)

(TURN UP VOLUME as YT's processing reduces the severity of the sound.)

UPDATE: This bug was still occurring in patch 1.6, but it has reduced a lot since patch 1.61, which is great. Audio distortions and crackling have been common since the day one. I wonder if it happens when the game is under load, so as the game becomes more efficient with each patch, the bug reduced? I have no idea.

There is often audio crackle in-game. This example is a particularly bad one, but small crackles appear often. It could be when the system is under load. in the Pisces diving mission, crackles and pops are almost constant. I imagine that has a particularly heavy load on the system. But I've got no idea! lol The same crackles occur in the menus as well.

Video is captured internally on the Xbox Series X. The crackling occurs irrespective of the sound settings of the console.

[HDKoops]

Patch 2.02 on the Series X and this is still happening. Submitted multiple bug reports, made my own video showcasing the problem, and tried to get an answer from some of the developers at CDPR on Twitter. I’m starting to lose hope of this ever being fixed.

[FirstFamilyCharger]

This is seriously infuriating. Major reason why I stopped playing long ago and it’s still present.

[nickfanning]

Clear your local cache! Settings, storage, clear local saved games. Sync the save, all better

[R-S-EU]

I've only had it since patch 1.6 on the Series S and on the Series X, , , no matter which headset or settings, I sometimes no longer hear the conversations with the NPCs, only subtitles.

[chrisvillan]

Ouch! I've not had that on PS5 but I do get the occasional pop sound

[dfxheadhunter]

me happen in 1.63, do you still happened ?