PS5 Audio Issue in Path of Exile 2 Beta - "No sound driver detected"

I just purchased and installed the Path of Exile 2 beta on my PS5, but I’m experiencing a critical audio issue that prevents me from playing. Here’s what happens:
1. The intro cinematic plays with sound normally.
2. Immediately after the cinematic, all in-game audio cuts out completely(I only can hear the audio of the video showcasing the different clases anything else).

3. In game, Settings > Sound menu, a red error message appears: "No sound driver detected".


Steps I’ve already taken:
- ✅ Tested other PS5 games and apps: Audio works perfectly.
- ✅ Verified PS5 system settings, HDMI connections, and TV speakers.
- ✅ Updated PS5 firmware, and restarted the console.
- ✅ Tried different audio formats.

This issue only occurs in Path of Exile 2. All other games and system sounds work flawlessly.

I can't wait to fix this problem and be able to play the beta.

Thank you for your time!
Last bumped on Jul 22, 2025, 9:34:05 PM
Thanks for your report. We're deploying a patch for this now.

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