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Issue with Overwatch 2 audio removal and microphone delays

Issue with Overwatch 2 audio removal and microphone delays

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_LC_
Junior Member
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02-20-2026, 01:42 AM
#1
Hey there,
I've run into a strange problem while playing Overwatch 2 by myself. Sometimes the desktop audio drops for about 3 to 5 seconds, then comes back perfectly in sync with the game. But when I join a Discord session with friends, my microphone gets delayed by 3 to 5 seconds. I'm curious if anyone else has faced this and found a fix. From what I understand, the issue doesn't show up in Event Viewer, except for some hidden Xbox events and activity spikes in Task Manager. My setup uses a Scarlett 2i2 with a Rode NT1-A, and I've tried fresh drivers after an installation error, hoping it'll resolve the problem. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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_LC_
02-20-2026, 01:42 AM #1

Hey there,
I've run into a strange problem while playing Overwatch 2 by myself. Sometimes the desktop audio drops for about 3 to 5 seconds, then comes back perfectly in sync with the game. But when I join a Discord session with friends, my microphone gets delayed by 3 to 5 seconds. I'm curious if anyone else has faced this and found a fix. From what I understand, the issue doesn't show up in Event Viewer, except for some hidden Xbox events and activity spikes in Task Manager. My setup uses a Scarlett 2i2 with a Rode NT1-A, and I've tried fresh drivers after an installation error, hoping it'll resolve the problem. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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big02001
Junior Member
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02-20-2026, 03:42 AM
#2
Updating this thread - according to what just occurred, it happened outside of games which makes me think it might be an audio buffer problem. Anyone know how to resolve this on a Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen?
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big02001
02-20-2026, 03:42 AM #2

Updating this thread - according to what just occurred, it happened outside of games which makes me think it might be an audio buffer problem. Anyone know how to resolve this on a Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen?

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Rolan
Junior Member
11
02-21-2026, 10:21 PM
#3
I experienced the same problem.
After installing Overwatch on an SSD, it disappeared.
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Rolan
02-21-2026, 10:21 PM #3

I experienced the same problem.
After installing Overwatch on an SSD, it disappeared.