Customizing your communication wheel changes how you coordinate with squadmates during intense firefights. If you're tired of hearing the same default voice prompts match after match, switching to a custom voice pack or swapping out quick chat lines takes less than two minutes once you know where to look in the menus.
PUBG Mobile and its desktop counterparts handle audio assets differently than standard cosmetic skins. While weapon finishes rely entirely on weapon crates, voice lines involve a mix of character unlocks, quick chat configurations, and third-party voice filters for real-time chat modulation.
Understanding PUBG Voice Pack Types
Before diving into the menu settings, it helps to know what kind of voice options exist in the game. Different types require different unlock methods:
- Default and Classic Voice Packs: Built into every player account, these standard audio sets cover basic tactical calls like "Help!" and "Enemy ahead."
- Character Voice Packs: Tied directly to specific special characters like Sara, Carlo, Andy, or guest collaboration heroes. These unlock via character shards or event participation.
- Special Announcer Packs: Premium voice packs that replace the in-game announcer's voice with professional streamers, actors, or themed personalities during matches.
How to Change Quick Chat Voice Lines in PUBG Mobile
The most common reason players search for voice settings is to rearrange their quick chat wheel. If your current phrases don't match your playstyle, you can swap them out directly through your inventory.
- Launch PUBG Mobile and tap on the Inventory icon located at the bottom of the main lobby screen.
- Look at the equipment sidebar on the right side of the screen and scroll down until you locate the microphone or speech bubble icon.
- Tap the icon to open your voice message interface. Your screen splits into two sections: your currently equipped wheel or list on the left, and available backup phrases on the right.
- Categorize your adjustments by checking the Tactics, Movement, and Discussion tabs at the top of the right-hand menu.
- Tap the minus icon next to a phrase you want to remove to free up a slot on your active wheel.
- Select the plus icon or drag your preferred new voice line into the active slot, then tap OK to save your configuration.
Equipping Character-Specific Voices
If you've unlocked a special character through the Workshop or events, their unique voice lines won't apply automatically to standard characters. You have to match your active character selection to the voice pack you want to use.
Open your Workshop or go to the character switch menu right next to your vehicle display in the inventory. Choose the specific character whose voice you want active. Once selected, head back into the voice message settings to equip their exclusive voice lines, which usually cost a small amount of character shards to unlock if they aren't bundled with the hero by default.
Using Real-Time Voice Changers on PC and Mobile
If you want to alter your actual spoken voice during squad voice chat rather than using pre-recorded quick chat phrases, you'll need external audio routing software. Popular tools like Voicemod or hardware audio mixers allow you to pipe filtered audio into your microphone input.
For PC players running PUBG through Steam or emulators, set your Windows default recording device to the virtual audio cable provided by your voice changer software. Inside PUBG's in-game audio settings, select that same virtual microphone as your active input device.
Mobile players face tighter operating system restrictions, meaning direct system-level voice filters often require rooted Android devices or third-party recording apps with live playback features enabled. Always test your microphone levels in the lobby training grounds before joining a competitive squad match to avoid deafening your teammates with audio feedback.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use character voice packs on standard character models?
No. Exclusive character voice lines are hardcoded to their respective character models. You must select that specific character in your inventory or workshop to use their voice commands.
Will using a voice changer get my PUBG account banned?
Using third-party audio filters for fun voice modulation in chat generally doesn't trigger anti-cheat software, provided the software doesn't inject malicious code into game files. Avoid modifying core game installation directories or pak files to prevent security bans.
Why are some voice pack options grayed out?
Grayed-out options usually indicate that you haven't unlocked that specific character, tier, or seasonal event reward yet. Check the game shop or event center to see the unlock requirements.
How do I revert back to the default voice settings?
Go back into your inventory voice message menu, select the default preset tab, and tap the reset or default configuration button to restore all original audio lines.