Unreal Engine Issues

UE-52902

Win64 - Unplugging audio device causes game to freeze

Win64 - Unplugging audio device causes game to freeze

Description

Win64 - Unplugging audio device causes game to freeze.

Log is spammed with messages like the following after the device is removed:

[2017.11.30-19.38.32:716][386]LogAudio: Warning: Waited 69.495094ms for audio thread.

Issue occurs when packaged in Development, Shipping, and DebugGame.

Could be related to: UE-50720.

Issue did not occur in 4.17.2 or 4.18.1

Steps to Reproduce
  1. Open a FirstPerson template project
  2. File > Package Project > Windows > Win 64
  3. Plugin a pair of headphones
  4. Run the packaged game
  5. Unplug your headphones

Result: Unplugging headphones results in a freeze while playing Win 64 games.

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Fixed
ComponentUE - Audio
Affects Versions4.18.2, 4.19, 4.23
Target Fix4.25
Fix Commit11268158
CreatedNov 30, 2017
ResolvedAug 14, 2020
UpdatedApr 28, 2021
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