Why do games have a “Reduce Tinnitus Sound” option?

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I have tinnitus and it’s never been a trigger for mine, idk if i’m a unique case or if thats common, if it’s the latter why add it in games?

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  1. re_nub Avatar

    To reduce tinnitus sounds.

  2. EroticHon Avatar

    As someone who developed tinnitus after a car accident, I actually appreciate this option even though it doesn’t trigger mine. My audiologist explained that certain high-pitched frequencies in games can worsen symptoms for some people. It’s like how some folks get migraines from specific light patterns while others don’t.

  3. Rufus-Stavroz-PRO Avatar

    Glad you mentioned this option. Will try.

  4. cherryxgrenade Avatar

    It’s a feature that’s very useful for people like my brother-in-law, who has hyperacousis and basically this makes high pitched sounds very painful for him.

    I also have sensitive hearing, and tinnitus sounds can be incredibly physically uncomfortable.

    But it’s good, like you say, for people who also are triggered by tinnitus sounds too 🙂

  5. Admirable-Break-1302 Avatar

    I have tinnitus and tbh I’m not sure what the “trigger” is – I think it’s there all the time but sometimes I just stop noticing it. I will definitely try out the “Reduce” option on games now if I can find it! Thanks for the post!