PC Configuration:

• CPU: RYZEN 7 5800X
• Motherboard: GIGABYTE X570S AORUS ELITE
• RAM: 32GB
• GPU: RTX 2070
• OS: Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (26100.2454)
• Audio: Realtek® ALC1220-VB codec (Driver Version: 6.0.9235.1)
• Audio Setup: Using digital audio output to connect a pair of Edifier studio monitors.

Issue Description:
During gameplay, the audio appears to be much louder than the configured volume, causing sound distortion and hissing noise on high frequencies. Lowering the volume does not resolve the issue. This problem occurs consistently whenever the game is launched from the launcher.

Steps to Resolve the Issue:

1. With the game closed, click on the speaker icon in the taskbar and select the headset as the audio output device.
2. Launch the game (in this case, the issue does not occur).
3. Switch back to the desktop (with the game running) and select the audio output back to the speakers (optical output).
4. The audio output works normally after this.