SteamWorld Heist: How to Fix OpenAL Error

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Are you experiencing crashes when trying to launch SteamWorld Heist, Dig 1, or Dig 2 on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 system? Fear not, as this comprehensive guide will walk you through the steps to resolve the OpenAL errors that are plaguing your gaming experience.

Intro

OpenAL, or the Open Audio Library, is a cross-platform audio API that is integral to the sound functionality of many games. It appears that some current releases of Windows 10 and Windows 11 are encountering compatibility issues with OpenAL, leading to game crashes.

Installing Soft-OpenAL

  1. On Steam you’ll wanna goto: Library > SteamWorld Game > Right-Click > Manage > Browse Local Files
  2. Next you will want to goto this Link: OpenAL-Soft[github.com].
  3. Download the latest release for your Specific Platform, since I use Windows, I’ll Download the “openal-soft-1.23.1-bin.zip“, for Linux you’ll need to Download the provided *.bz2 File.
  4. Extract the Archive itself, and goto the following directory: openal-soft-1.23.1-bin > bin > Your OS-Type.
  5. There should only be one File in that Folder, which should be named something around “soft_oal.dll“, copy that file into your SteamWorld Game Folder we opened via Steam.
  6. Copy the name of the Original File: “OpenAL32.dll“, and Delete the File.
  7. Rename the *.dll you just copied over to your SteamWorld Game’s Directory to the name: “OpenAL32.dll“.
  8. Attempt to Play your SteamWorld Game.

 

Outro

By following this guide, you should be able to resolve the OpenAL errors that are preventing you from enjoying SteamWorld Heist, Dig 1, and Dig 2. If you encounter any further issues or have suggestions for improvement, please feel free to comment below. Your feedback is invaluable in refining our guides and helping the community.

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