Best audio settings for clear enemy footsteps in Modern Warfare 2

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 features new and upgraded audio technologies, such as a new reverb engine, improved 3D directionality, and an updated sound occlusion engine. Even though the audio in the game has undergone all these recent improvements, it cannot provide a balanced experience in terms of the only sound in multiplayer that matters—footsteps.

Modern Warfare 2 beta testing period allowed fans to get their hands on the latest entry into the series. One of the most complained about aspects during the beta was the footsteps audio. Although the final launch has received some changes in that area, there's still much to be desired.

However, players can tweak a few settings in-game to make the most out of the current audio situation. This article will take a closer look into the best settings in Modern Warfare 2 to hear enemy footsteps.

Audio is an essential aspect of any video game. It creates immersion and also provides crucial information about the environment. In first-person titles like Modern Warfare 2, proper sound cues are necessary to enable players to identify the direction from which gunshots or footsteps are coming.

During the beta, the footstep sound level was relatively high, resulting in fans being critical and developers tweaking the said audio. But that muffled the footsteps sound to the point where clarity was gone. In the final launch, a balance was brought regarding the footsteps audio, but it didn't completely fix it.

Hence, players will now have to make use of what is available at the moment. The following are some of the settings that, when tweaked, will provide an optimal audio experience for the users:

These are all the settings that need tweaking at the moment. This will ensure that all redundant