Cyberpunk Radio: Change Stations and Adjust Volume

Updated 5 November 2026 · Standard formula, shown below

In Cyberpunk 2077, you can change the music station while riding in a vehicle and adjust how loud the radio sounds through the game’s audio settings. You’ll need to be in a vehicle for the in-game radio controls; the exact button or key depends on your platform and control layout.

What You’ll Need

Cyberpunk 2077 running on your PC, PlayStation, or Xbox.
Access to a vehicle for changing the in-game radio station.
Your platform’s current control bindings, if the default radio button does not work.

Step-by-Step

Get into a vehicle. Enter a car or motorcycle that you can drive. The radio controls are available while driving; you generally cannot browse vehicle radio stations while walking around Night City.
Start driving or remain in the driver’s seat. The radio interface and controls are designed for vehicle use. If you are a passenger or using a vehicle with unusual controls, take the driver’s seat and check again.
Open the radio station selector. Use the radio or station-selection control shown in the on-screen vehicle prompts. On a controller, this is commonly accessed with the D-pad; on PC, use the key shown in the driving controls. Prompts and defaults can differ by platform, control scheme, and customized bindings.
Choose a station. Move through the available stations using the indicated directional controls, then confirm or leave the selection as prompted. If your version lets you cycle stations directly, use the displayed next/previous station input instead. Watch the HUD: the selected station name should appear, and the music should change after selection.
Adjust radio volume in the game settings. Pause the game, open Settings, and go to Sound or Audio (the exact label may vary). Look for the music-volume control. Lower it to make the radio quieter, or raise it to make music louder. This setting affects music more broadly than just the car radio, so check other audio if you want to balance dialogue and effects too.
Return to the game and test the change. Resume driving and listen at a normal gameplay volume. Reopen the audio settings and make a small adjustment if the music is still too loud or too quiet.
Check your device’s volume separately if necessary. If all game audio is quiet, raise the computer, console, headset, or display volume. Changing the device’s master volume is different from changing the game’s music mix.

Common Mistakes

Trying to change stations on foot: Radio station selection is tied to vehicles. Get in a car or motorcycle before looking for the control.
Using a guessed button: Inputs vary between keyboard and controller, and remapping changes them. Follow the on-screen prompt or check the driving section of the controls menu rather than relying on a button remembered from another platform.
Looking for a dedicated radio-volume slider: The game’s audio settings may offer a general music-volume slider rather than an independent control for vehicle radio. Lowering music can also affect music outside the car.
Changing master volume when only music is the problem: Master volume lowers dialogue, effects, and other sounds along with the radio. Use the in-game music setting to keep the rest of the mix audible.
Expecting every vehicle to behave identically: The interface or available controls can differ with gameplay context. Confirm you are driving and check the current HUD prompt.

Tips

Pause in a safe place before changing audio sliders so you can hear the difference without concentrating on traffic.
Make small volume adjustments. Music can seem balanced while driving but overpower dialogue or other sounds in different scenes.
If you use a custom controller layout or keyboard binding, note the radio action in the controls menu so you can find it quickly next time.
Distinguish station selection from radio on/off. If the music has stopped, check the radio toggle prompt before cycling through stations.
For a quieter overall experience, first lower the game’s music setting; use system or headset volume only when the whole game needs to be louder or quieter.

Troubleshooting

The station will not change: Make sure you are driving rather than on foot, then look for the current radio prompt on the HUD. Open the controls menu and check the vehicle or driving bindings for the radio action. If you changed the binding, use that input. You can also try another vehicle and check whether the radio responds there.

The radio is silent: Confirm that the radio has not been switched off, select a station, and raise the game’s music volume in Settings. Then check the game’s overall volume and your platform’s output volume. If other game sounds play normally but music does not, return to the audio settings and verify the music level.

The music is too loud, but dialogue is fine: Lower the music slider in the game’s audio settings rather than reducing master volume. If your menu does not show a separate radio control, the music slider is the relevant option; there may not be a radio-only level.

The control prompt is missing or inputs do nothing: Enter the driver’s seat, resume active gameplay, and check the controls menu for the assigned radio action. If you are using a controller, ensure it is connected and recognized; on PC, confirm the game is responding to the intended keyboard or controller. Restarting the game can help if controls remain unresponsive after checking the bindings.

Settings do not seem to stick: Reopen Settings after changing the slider and confirm the value remains where you set it. If it resets, check whether you exited the menu using the game’s confirmation prompt, then restart and test again. Avoid changing several audio options at once, so it is clear which setting affects the result.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change radio stations while walking?
No. The in-game radio station controls are for vehicle use. Get into a car or motorcycle and use the radio prompt.

How do I change stations on PC?
Use the radio control shown in the vehicle HUD or check the driving controls in Settings. The assigned key may differ if you changed your bindings.

How do I change stations with a controller?
Use the on-screen radio prompt, commonly accessed through the D-pad, and follow the displayed directions. The exact input can vary with platform and layout.

Can I turn the radio down without lowering dialogue?
Lower the music-volume setting in the audio menu. Master volume affects the entire game, while music volume is the more appropriate control for loud radio music.

Is there a separate volume slider just for the car radio?
Audio options can vary, but the general music-volume control is the usual way to adjust radio loudness. If no radio-specific slider appears, use Music rather than Master volume.

Why can’t I hear any station?
Check that the radio is on, a station is selected, and music volume is above zero. If music remains silent, check the game and device audio output settings.

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