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 a developer fix 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 settings.

Advanced Solution (Requires Manual Steps):

If the above adjustments prove ineffective, a more involved method, suggested by Steam user svzanghi, offers a potential solution. This method prevents complete system freezes, allowing for a quicker game restart without a full PC reboot.

1. Launch the game.
2. Open Task Manager: Access Task Manager (usually via Ctrl+Shift+Esc). Click the "Details" tab.
3. Adjust Affinity: Right-click on the POE2.exe process. Select "Set Affinity."
4. Disable Cores: Uncheck the boxes for CPU 0 and CPU 1. This dedicates the game to specific cores, potentially avoiding system-wide freezes.

Important Note: This workaround requires repeating steps 2-4 each time you launch Path of Exile 2. A PC reboot will be necessary if freezing persists.

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