# Audio in sequence not playing unless tabbed out into a different window **URL:** \ **Category:** Issues and Bug Reporting\ **Tags:** audio-bugs, fortnite-creative, unreal-editor-for-fortnite, sequence, editor, fortnite\ **Created:** [November 7, 2025, 11:38am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/audio-in-sequence-not-playing-unless-tabbed-out-into-a-different-window/2672656 "2025-11-07T11:38:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Keawan](https://d1ap1mz92jnks1.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.unrealengine.com/keawan/32/636989_2.png) [@Keawan](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Keawan)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2025, 11:38am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/audio-in-sequence-not-playing-unless-tabbed-out-into-a-different-window/2672656/1 "2025-11-07T11:38:26Z")
### Summary Audio in sequence does not audibly play unless I tab out from the sequence and UEFN windows. Reset all Windows audio settings with no result. ### Please select what you are reporting on: Unreal Editor for Fortnite ### What Type of Bug are you experiencing? Audio ### Steps to Reproduce Create sequence Add audio track (attach to actor) Hit play ### Expected Result Should be able to hear audio playing when the sequence window and editor are in focus. ### Observed Result No audio audibly playing unless tabbed out into a different window that’s neither UEFN or the sequence itself. ### Platform(s) PC ---
**Author:** ![system](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/7/1/3/713c9d3f58553f0de89543d76a8a3a2779dc9fa4.png) [@system](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2026, 11:39am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/audio-in-sequence-not-playing-unless-tabbed-out-into-a-different-window/2672656/2 "2026-05-06T11:39:08Z")
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