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Civ 7 Coughing Mystery Solved By 2K Games

Have you been hearing things while playing Civilization 7? You’re not alone. A strange audio quirk has been puzzling players, and 2K Games has finally provided an explanation.

The Curious Case of the Coughing Civ Player

Players have reported hearing coughing, grunting, and other odd noises while on the Age Transition screen. A lengthy reddit thread is full of players sharing their experiences and recordings. Some players even thought a stream or Discord call was playing the audio.

Other examples uploaded to YouTube,

2K Games Explains the Audio Anomaly

So, what’s the cause of these mysterious sounds? 2K offered a simple explanation, so no need to worry that someone with the flu was recording music.

A 2K spokesperson stated: During an Age Transition, players might hear strange noises, this is likely due to the audio from the Main Menu being played over Age Transition screens.

This means you may hear short voice lines, shuffling around, and general idle noises while on the Age Transition menu.

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