How to Fix Path of Exile 2 Freezing PC Issues

Troubleshooting Path of Exile 2 PC Freezes: A Guide to Smooth Gameplay

Grinding Gear Games' Path of Exile 2, a Diablo-like action RPG, has seen some players experience frustrating PC freezes, particularly during loading screens or gameplay. While an official patch is anticipated, several workarounds can mitigate this issue.

Initial Troubleshooting Steps:

Several in-game settings adjustments may resolve the problem:

• Graphics API: Experiment with switching between Vulkan and DirectX 11 at game launch.
• V-Sync: Disable V-Sync in the graphics settings.
• Multithreading: Deactivate multithreading in the graphics options.

Advanced Solution (Requires Manual Steps):

If the above steps prove ineffective, a more involved method, suggested by Steam user svzanghi, offers a temporary solution:

1. Launch the Game: Start Path of Exile 2.
2. Open Task Manager: Access your PC's Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc). Navigate to the "Details" tab.
3. Adjust Processor Affinity: Right-click on the "POE2.exe" process. Select "Set Affinity."
4. Disable Cores: Uncheck the boxes for CPU 0 and CPU 1.

This workaround won't entirely prevent freezes, but it allows for a less disruptive game restart. Instead of a full PC reboot, you can simply close Path of Exile 2 via Task Manager and relaunch the game.

Important Note: This affinity adjustment must be repeated each time you launch Path of Exile 2. Otherwise, freezes may necessitate a complete system restart.

For further Path of Exile 2 tips, strategies, and build guides (such as optimal Sorceress builds), be sure to check out The Escapist.