diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 7dcf72121d..5da070ed06 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -36,6 +36,7 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
 - Players can now opt-in to server-authoritiative physics in gameplay settings.
 - Added `/server_physics` admin command.
 - Sort inventory button
+- Option to change the master volume when window is unfocused 
 
 
 ### Changed
@@ -77,6 +78,7 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
 - Combat rating no longer takes buffs into account
 - Minimap icons are now displayed in both map modes
 - Server now denies any running trades when a user exits to the character selection screen.
+- Sfx volume changes now also change the ambient sounds volume
 
 ## [0.9.0] - 2021-03-20
 
diff --git a/assets/voxygen/i18n/en/hud/hud_settings.ron b/assets/voxygen/i18n/en/hud/hud_settings.ron
index b1db273017..7706b81b24 100644
--- a/assets/voxygen/i18n/en/hud/hud_settings.ron
+++ b/assets/voxygen/i18n/en/hud/hud_settings.ron
@@ -94,6 +94,8 @@
         "hud.settings.reset_graphics": "Reset to Defaults",
 
 
+        "hud.settings.master_volume": "Master Volume",
+        "hud.settings.inactive_master_volume": "Master Volume (inactive window)",
         "hud.settings.music_volume": "Music Volume",
         "hud.settings.sound_effect_volume": "Sound Effects Volume",
         "hud.settings.audio_device": "Audio Device",
diff --git a/voxygen/src/hud/settings_window/sound.rs b/voxygen/src/hud/settings_window/sound.rs
index ffda2e6e40..1fb08e5b87 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/hud/settings_window/sound.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/hud/settings_window/sound.rs
@@ -24,6 +24,10 @@ widget_ids! {
         audio_volume_text,
         sfx_volume_slider,
         sfx_volume_text,
+        master_volume_slider,
+        master_volume_text,
+        inactive_master_volume_slider,
+        inactive_master_volume_text,
         audio_device_list,
         audio_device_text,
     }
@@ -93,9 +97,63 @@ impl<'a> Widget for Sound<'a> {
             .rgba(0.33, 0.33, 0.33, 1.0)
             .set(state.ids.window_scrollbar, ui);
 
+        // Master Volume ----------------------------------------------------
+        Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.settings.master_volume"))
+            .top_left_with_margins_on(state.ids.window, 10.0, 10.0)
+            .font_size(self.fonts.cyri.scale(14))
+            .font_id(self.fonts.cyri.conrod_id)
+            .color(TEXT_COLOR)
+            .set(state.ids.master_volume_text, ui);
+
+        if let Some(new_val) = ImageSlider::continuous(
+            self.global_state.settings.audio.master_volume,
+            0.0,
+            1.0,
+            self.imgs.slider_indicator,
+            self.imgs.slider,
+        )
+        .w_h(104.0, 22.0)
+        .down_from(state.ids.master_volume_text, 10.0)
+        .track_breadth(12.0)
+        .slider_length(10.0)
+        .pad_track((5.0, 5.0))
+        .set(state.ids.master_volume_slider, ui)
+        {
+            events.push(AdjustMasterVolume(new_val));
+        }
+
+        // Master Volume (inactive window) ----------------------------------
+        Text::new(
+            &self
+                .localized_strings
+                .get("hud.settings.inactive_master_volume"),
+        )
+        .down_from(state.ids.master_volume_slider, 10.0)
+        .font_size(self.fonts.cyri.scale(14))
+        .font_id(self.fonts.cyri.conrod_id)
+        .color(TEXT_COLOR)
+        .set(state.ids.inactive_master_volume_text, ui);
+
+        if let Some(new_val) = ImageSlider::continuous(
+            self.global_state.settings.audio.inactive_master_volume,
+            0.0,
+            1.0,
+            self.imgs.slider_indicator,
+            self.imgs.slider,
+        )
+        .w_h(104.0, 22.0)
+        .down_from(state.ids.inactive_master_volume_text, 10.0)
+        .track_breadth(12.0)
+        .slider_length(10.0)
+        .pad_track((5.0, 5.0))
+        .set(state.ids.inactive_master_volume_slider, ui)
+        {
+            events.push(AdjustInactiveMasterVolume(new_val));
+        }
+
         // Music Volume -----------------------------------------------------
         Text::new(&self.localized_strings.get("hud.settings.music_volume"))
-            .top_left_with_margins_on(state.ids.window, 10.0, 10.0)
+            .down_from(state.ids.inactive_master_volume_slider, 10.0)
             .font_size(self.fonts.cyri.scale(14))
             .font_id(self.fonts.cyri.conrod_id)
             .color(TEXT_COLOR)
diff --git a/voxygen/src/session/settings_change.rs b/voxygen/src/session/settings_change.rs
index d72fc26c35..cc7217b97e 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/session/settings_change.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/session/settings_change.rs
@@ -19,6 +19,8 @@ use vek::*;
 
 #[derive(Clone)]
 pub enum Audio {
+    AdjustMasterVolume(f32),
+    AdjustInactiveMasterVolume(f32),
     AdjustMusicVolume(f32),
     AdjustSfxVolume(f32),
     //ChangeAudioDevice(String),
@@ -153,6 +155,14 @@ impl SettingsChange {
         match self {
             SettingsChange::Audio(audio_change) => {
                 match audio_change {
+                    Audio::AdjustMasterVolume(master_volume) => {
+                        global_state.audio.set_master_volume(master_volume);
+
+                        settings.audio.master_volume = master_volume;
+                    },
+                    Audio::AdjustInactiveMasterVolume(inactive_master_volume) => {
+                        settings.audio.inactive_master_volume = inactive_master_volume;
+                    },
                     Audio::AdjustMusicVolume(music_volume) => {
                         global_state.audio.set_music_volume(music_volume);