Example of footstep audio (it's bad)
Yeah ... i mean this is on purpose.
I honestly think there's just a randomizer algorithm that sets your circle of hearing at random.
Regarding footsteps, that circle is always tiny, but in many cases it's literally 0.
Just to level the playing field and give everybody a chance to 'surprise' everybody, regardless of skill.
This is done on purpose to give some kills to even people who are listening to music while playing on the couch for instance.
This can't be a mistake anymore. It's by design 😞
Or maybe, it's dependant on sound system?
Headphones + PC , game flags you as a 'tryhard' and then nerfs your audio so the console tv people can just run at you without you hearing them ?
I mean, yeah i'm getting really tin foil hat on this subject by now but something's going on.