Epic Games Launcher, a software used to access and manage games from the Epic Games Store, has been linked to a strange issue where users hear random chimes on their computers. These sounds are part of the launcher's "party chimes" system, which is designed to notify users of actions within a game party, such as someone leaving the session, activating or deactivating push-to-talk, or receiving a message. However, users have reported hearing these sounds even when they are not participating in any game parties, leading to confusion and frustration. Audio files matching the chimes were found in the "social chimes" folder within the Epic Games Launcher. Epic Games confirmed through its FortniteStatus X page that the chimes are playing more frequently than intended. The company is currently updating the launcher to limit when these sounds play, specifically when the launcher is running in the background. Some users have noted that the chimes occur at random times and sometimes when the launcher is not open or visible, without any accompanying pop-up notifications. Epic has acknowledged user feedback and is working to reduce the frequency of the chimes when the launcher is not in active use. While the company has mentioned plans to introduce a toggle option for the chimes in the future, this feature is not a current priority. Some users have criticized Epic for not offering an option to disable the sounds entirely. For now, a temporary solution involves manually deleting the audio files from the launcher's directory, though this fix may be overwritten by future updates. A few users have suggested that the issue could push some to switch to platforms like Steam, where similar bugs are reportedly less common. As Epic continues to address the problem, users are left hoping for a more permanent solution that respects their preferences for sound notifications.