Voice Commands
This page compiles essential information regarding in-game voice communication and key controls for the Musician class, optimized for both PC and Console (Xbox / PS5) platforms.
I. Proximity Voice Chat (Push-to-Talk)
Holdfast uses a proximity-based voice chat system. Your voice can be heard by any player—friend or foe—who is near your physical location in the game world. The system is always Push-to-Talk (PTT); there is no open microphone or toggle option.
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PC Control (Default)
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Xbox Control (Default)
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PS5 Control (Default)
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Notes
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| Speak (Push-to-Talk)
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Hold Y
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Hold Y
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Hold Triangle (△)
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The microphone icon will appear above your health bar while the button is held.
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| Mute All In-Game Voice
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Press K
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N/A (Use Settings Menu)
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N/A (Use Settings Menu)
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Toggles on/off all incoming player voice chat. A disabled audio icon will appear on the HUD.
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| Mute Individual Players
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Press P
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Menu Button (then navigate to Scoreboard > Mute Player)
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Options Button (then navigate to Scoreboard > Mute Player)
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Opens the scoreboard/mute menu to silence players individually.
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Console Voice Chat Troubleshooting
- Party Chat Conflict: If you are in an Xbox Live Party or a PlayStation Party, your in-game Push-to-Talk may not work. You may need to switch your console's party settings from "Party Chat" to "Game Chat (Priority)" or adjust the in-game audio settings to ensure the microphone is routed to the game. On some consoles, simply holding the PTT button (
Y / △) may allow you to bypass the party chat and speak in-game without changing priority.
II. Musician Class Controls
Musicians provide critical buffs (accuracy/reload speed) to nearby allies by playing music. This section details how to select and play tunes.
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PC Control (Default)
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Xbox Control (Default)
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PS5 Control (Default)
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Notes
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| Open Tunes Menu
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Hold Q
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Hold Right Bumper (RB)
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Hold R1
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This opens a menu wheel displaying available songs.
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| Select & Play a Tune
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Select a tune and Release Q
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Select a tune with the Right Stick, then Release RB
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Select a tune with the Right Stick, then Release R1
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The song begins playing when the button is released.
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| Match a Tune
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Select a tune highlighted in Yellow on the menu.
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Select a tune highlighted in Yellow on the menu.
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Select a tune highlighted in Yellow on the menu.
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Playing the same tune as another friendly musician stacks the buff.
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| Toggle Auto-Walk
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Hold Down on D-Pad
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Hold Down on D-Pad
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Hold Down on D-Pad
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Allows the musician to move forward in a straight line while playing without continuous stick input.
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| Crouch (Fifer Only)
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C
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B
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Circle (O)
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The Fifer is the only musician capable of playing while crouched.
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III. Officer/Sailor Order Voice Commands
This system uses a menu to select pre-recorded voice lines to issue commands to your unit or fellow crew. These commands do not use your microphone.
| Action
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PC Control (Default)
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Xbox Control (Default)
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PS5 Control (Default)
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Notes
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| Open Voice Command Menu
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Hold V
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Hold View Button (or equivalent on your controller)
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Hold Touchpad Button (or equivalent on your controller)
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This opens the wheel/list of pre-recorded orders.
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| Issue Command
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Click on the desired command.
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Press A (Xbox) or X (PS5) to select a command.
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Commands are class-specific (Officer/Sailor/Sergeant).
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