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Sound Glitch Unsettles PS5 Players After Quest Completion | Fix Found, But Some Keep Bug

By

Elena Russo

Apr 27, 2025, 11:53 PM

Edited By

James Lee

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A PS5 controller displaying a glitch related to timer sound after a gaming challenge, with Lunden scenery in the background
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Recently, players tackled a sound issue in the PS5 game, resolving a timer sound glitch that surfaced after completing the shooting challenge in the quest "Firing the Arrow." This peculiar bug has sparked mixed reactions among the gaming community.

A Quest for Silence

In the latest update from the gaming forums, players expressed their frustration about the persistent timer sound playing every time they loaded a game. This unwelcome sound followed them regardless of where they were in the game.

"That's really odd, but sound/music getting stuck was not uncommon in this game", noted a player sharing their experience.

Many players are now searching for solutions to eliminate the glitch without compromising their game progress.

Solutions Shared Among Players

  1. Quest Completion:

    • "Thank you for commenting! I was able to fix it, the solution was just finish the quest all the way through!" said one contributor, highlighting that fully completing the quest resolved the timer issue.

  2. Rebooting:

    • A commenter mentioned, "It was fixed after rebooting (but I was on PC)". This suggests that some gamers found a temporary fix through restarting their consoles.

  3. Previous Saves:

    • Another suggested, "Maybe try to load a previous save?" indicating that reverting to an earlier save might help resolve the glitch.

Interestingly, while some players embraced a workaround, others opted to live with the glitch as it was manageable during gameplay.

Community Sentiment

The discussion around this bug has a mix of positivity and apprehension. Many appreciate players sharing effective solutions, while some express disappointment over the recurring audio issue.

Key Insights

  • โ–ณ Completing the quest resolves the annoying timer sound.

  • โ–ฝ Rebooting may temporarily fix the problem, but isn't permanent.

  • โ€ป "It sure sucks!" - Typical gamer backlash.

With the community's active participation, many hope that developers will address this glitch in the next update. For now, players will need to weigh options between quest completion and enduring the sound.