Symlink won't always create

[CJ-PLUS-3]

Sometimes the sounds_custom folder is created, but the symlink to the homebrew sounds directory doesn't work. Reinstalling Audio Loader does not solve the issue.

This can be resolved by deleting ~/.local/share/Steam/steamui/sounds_custom and restarting the Steam Deck.

Original issue text

I just installed Decky Loader and the Audio Loader but it won't play any music and applying any SFX stops any sounds from playing at all.

I could only find one other person having the same issue and found no answers.
I've tried reinstalling AL, tried different versions but nothing changes.

[unknownaccount11]

Having the exact same issue here.

[EMERALD0874]

Could you both try deleting ~/.local/share/Steam/steamui/sounds_custom and restarting your Steam Deck? Please let me know if that solves the issue.

[CJ-PLUS-3]

Just tried it and everything seems to be working now! Thanks!!

[EMERALD0874]

I've updated the issue title/description accordingly. We'll look into this when we have a chance, but I've added a fix for the time being.

[ebgamer1]

I'm experiencing an issue with the Audio Loader plugin where audio playback does not work. The suggested solution in the community is to delete the sounds_custom folder inside the Steam UI directory. However, I cannot find this folder on my Windows installation.

I've verified the following:

• I created the sounds_custom folder manually, but it does not resolve the issue.
• The sounds_custom folder is not being generated upon restarting Steam.
• There are sound packs located in the C:\Users\username\homebrew\sounds directory.