Proximity voice is by design — talking near zombies can get you heard. Most experienced squads treat noise discipline as part of survival.

How voice chat works

Voice chat is proximity-based and environmental — it fades with distance, which is a core design decision. Players close to you can hear you, which means talking near zombies can get you heard. Most experienced squads treat noise discipline as part of survival.

Push-to-talk

Push-to-talk is the default voice mode. The exact default key isn't officially published, so the reliable answer is: open Options → Audio and check your push-to-talk binding. If your build supports rebinding, you can change it there.

Text chat

Press T on keyboard to open the chat box, type your message, then press Enter to send. Text chat follows the same distance rules as voice, so don't rely on it to reach players across the map.

Across platforms and controllers

  • In-game voice works inside the shared crossplay pool — PC and console players in the same squad can talk in-game.
  • Console builds ship with controller layouts, but the specific push-to-talk button isn't officially documented — check the audio settings.
  • External voice apps work but change the game's sound discipline; most squads stay in-game for that reason.

What is the push-to-talk button?

There is no officially published default push-to-talk key. The game ships with push-to-talk as the default voice mode, and the binding is set per player under Options → Audio. Open the audio settings, find the push-to-talk binding, and set it to a key you can hit without losing movement — V or Caps Lock are common community picks.

Why push-to-talk matters in this game

Voice chat is proximity-based and environmental: sound fades with distance, and zombies react to noise. If you stand next to an infected and talk, it can hear you. Open mics give away position, attract hordes and can wipe a squad during stealth sections. Push-to-talk is not just a preference here — it is a survival mechanic.

Voice chat questions

How do I push to talk in No More Room in Hell 2?

Push-to-talk is the default voice mode. The exact default key isn't officially published, so open Options → Audio and check your push-to-talk binding — it can be rebound if your build allows it.

What key opens text chat?

Press T on keyboard to open the chat box, type, then press Enter to send. Text chat follows the same distance rules as voice.

Is voice chat proximity-based?

Yes — voice fades with distance and can be heard by nearby players, including threats. It's a deliberate design decision, not a bug.

Does voice chat work across platforms?

In-game voice works inside the shared crossplay pool, so PC and console players in the same squad can talk in-game. External voice apps also work but change the game's sound discipline.

Is there a push-to-talk key on controller?

Console builds ship with controller layouts, but the specific push-to-talk button isn't officially documented. Check the in-game audio settings for the current binding.

Can zombies hear voice chat?

Community consensus is that sound discipline matters — loud voice and gunfire both carry. This is reported behavior, not an official mechanic statement.

Sources: The Guide Hall — voice chat, Game Rant — text chat, Steam store page. No More Room in Hell 2 content and assets remain the property of Torn Banner Studios.