[BUG] Missing referee whistle sound during matches on Steam (PC)

[lusty veldt]

Problem Description:

I'm experiencing a critical audio issue in EA FC 26 (purchased on Steam). During all matches, the referee whistle sound is completely missing. This significantly impacts the gaming experience and makes the match feel incomplete.

All other game audio works correctly (background music, ball impact sounds, commentators, etc.).

Steps Taken to Resolve:

• Verified game audio settings - all parameters are correctly configured
• Completely reinstalled the game
• Updated sound card drivers
• Restarted computer
• Verified system volume - it is enabled

System Information:

• Platform: Steam (PC)
• OS: Windows 10/11
• Game Version: Latest available

Please advise how to restore the referee whistle sound. Ready to provide additional information if needed.

Thank you!

IMPORTANT UPDATE: This issue is NOT limited to the Steam version only. The referee whistle sound is missing on multiple platforms (PlayStation, Xbox, PC via other launchers). This appears to be a widespread audio bug affecting all versions of EA FC 26.

CRITICAL INFORMATION: This is a persistent bug that needs urgent attention:

• The missing referee whistle sound issue affects BOTH the Steam version AND the official EA launcher version
• This is NOT a new bug - the same issue existed in EA FC 25 and was never properly fixed
• Multiple players have reported this recurring problem across versions, indicating a fundamental audio system issue in the game engine

This suggests the developers need to investigate the core audio implementation, as patching individual versions hasn't resolved the underlying problem. The fact that it persists across multiple game versions indicates a systemic issue requiring root cause analysis.