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Whispers from the StarNewsVoice Input Stability & Hardware Compatibility Update
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Voice Input Stability & Hardware Compatibility Update

Whispers from the Star · published 15 Jul 2025, 07:50 UTC

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Major Updates

Microphone Hardware Detection & Voice Input Improvements

  • Expanded microphone hardware status detection - Added comprehensive monitoring for various microphone devices

  • Enhanced microphone status notifications - Improved feedback system to prevent voice input crashes and anomalies

  • Steam Link compatibility improvements - Added experimental support for Steam Link microphone usage

Important Microphone Setup Requirements:

Please ensure the following for an optimal voice input experience:

  1. Confirm your microphone device is plugged in and enabled during gameplay

  2. Set your microphone as the default recording device

    • Right-click the system sound icon → Sounds → Set as default microphone device

  3. Grant microphone permissions to the desktop application

    • Refer to the previous patch notes for a detailed permission setup guide

  4. Avoid using virtual audio input devices - Use physical microphone hardware only

Bug Fixes

Text Chat Mode Fixes

  • Fixed Stella response issues - Resolved cases where Stella would stop responding in text conversation mode, eliminating the need for application restarts

Stability Improvements

  • Fixed various minor crash issues - Addressed several small but impactful stability problems


Thank you for your continued feedback and support!

If you encounter any issues with this update, please report them through Steam's feedback system or our community forums.

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