Issue Initialization error on Windows (FMOD_ERR_OUTPUT_INIT) when initializing either the FMOD Core System or FMOD Studio System. Caused by enumerating a buggy audio driver’s details. Solution This issue has been fixed in 2.01.15 and 2.02.06 which at the time of posting is not yet released. Work…

We have a couple players who are affected by this bug. I’ll pass the workaround along to them, but do you have an estimate about when we’re likely to see the 2.02.06 update available for download? (is it likely days, weeks, or months away? If it’s close, I’ll likely recommend they just wait for u…

Any news on when the 2.02.06 release will be Mathew? I believe our guys are also having an issue with the error described here.

The release has been approved and is being readied on the website right now, so it should go live today.

Perfect timing. Many thanks - we will pop it out in a hotfix. Our support team are happy to hear this :slight_smile:

Known issues 2.01.13 and 2.02.04

Known Issues

mathew February 18, 2022, 12:54am 3

The release should be available in a week or two depending on how the remaining blockers go.

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Known issues 2.01.13 and 2.02.04

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