Path of Exile 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the popular action RPG, has unfortunately been plagued by PC freezing issues for some players. This guide offers solutions to help alleviate these problems while waiting for official patches from Grinding Gear Games.
Troubleshooting Path of Exile 2 Freezing Issues
Some players experience complete system freezes requiring a hard reboot, particularly during loading screens or gameplay. Before resorting to more involved fixes, try these initial steps:
- Graphics API: Experiment with changing the graphics API between Vulkan and DirectX 11.
- V-Sync: Disable V-Sync in the game's graphics settings.
- Multithreading: Deactivate multithreading in the graphics settings.
If these adjustments don't resolve the issue, a workaround suggested by Steam user svzanghi offers a less disruptive alternative to a full system restart:
- Start the game.
- Open Task Manager and navigate to the "Details" tab.
- Right-click on
POE2.exeand select "Set Affinity." - Uncheck the boxes for CPU 0 and CPU 1.
This method prevents a complete system freeze, allowing you to force-quit the game via Task Manager and relaunch without a full reboot. The downside is that you must repeat this process each time you launch Path of Exile 2. A recurring freeze will still necessitate a system restart.
These are the current workarounds for Path of Exile 2's freezing issues. For more gaming tips and strategies, including optimal build guides, visit The Escapist.
