PC xbox app: game bar audio bug

It appears that the game bar is looking for the app on your PC. It doesn't go to cloud gaming anymore. I hope it is a bug in the Game Bar/Xbox app/

I have the exact same issue

I have the same issue. The workaround I'm using is to "pin" the Party Chat Game Bar widget. This way, the party chat stays visible when the rest of the Game Bar overlay disappears, and it keeps your mic active.

Yah literally the only solution as of now

Hi there! This is Virginia O.

I understand that you are having issues with your Xbox game bar party chat not working.

I apologize for the inconvenienced this has caused you. I will do my best to help you.

Here are the troubleshooting steps to perform on your Windows PC:

Please reset the Xbox Game Bar App by opening Settings > Apps > Apps & features.

Find Xbox Game Bar, click Advanced options, and then select Reset.

And then check audio device settings. Press Windows key + G to open Xbox Game Bar. Go to Settings > Party Chat and make sure the correct input and output devices are selected.

Next is to update audio drivers. To do this please open Device Manager, find your audio device, right-click, and select Update driver.

Make sure your audio drivers are up to date.

Then check app permissions.Kindly open Settings > Privacy > Microphone.

Make sure Xbox Game Bar and the Xbox app have permission to access your microphone.

After that is to adjust volume mixer. Please right-click the volume icon on the taskbar and select Open Volume Mixer.

Find all instances of Xbox Game Bar and make sure their volumes are turned up.

Once done performing all the steps kindly restart your PC and then try joining the party again.

Thank you for your cooperation.