Path of Exile 2, the highly anticipated sequel from Grinding Gear Games, offers players a Diablo-like action-RPG experience. However, some players have encountered frustrating PC freezes, requiring hard restarts. While an official patch is awaited, here are some troubleshooting steps to try:
Resolving Path of Exile 2 PC Freezing Issues
Several players have reported complete system freezes during gameplay, particularly when loading new areas. Before resorting to more involved solutions, try these initial steps:
- Graphics Settings Adjustments: Experiment with changing your graphics settings. Try switching between Vulkan and DirectX 11 APIs at launch. Additionally, disable V-Sync and Multithreading in the graphics options.
If these adjustments don't resolve the issue, a more involved workaround, suggested by Steam user svzanghi, may help:
- Launch the Game: Start Path of Exile 2.
- Open Task Manager: Access your PC's Task Manager and navigate to the "Details" tab.
- Adjust CPU Affinity: Right-click on the
POE2.exeprocess and select "Set Affinity." - Disable Cores: Uncheck the boxes for CPU 0 and CPU 1.
This workaround doesn't prevent freezing entirely, but it allows you to force-quit the game via Task Manager and relaunch without a full system reboot, saving time. The downside is you must repeat this process each time you start the game, or reboot if freezing continues.
For now, this method offers a temporary solution to the freezing problems in Path of Exile 2. For more gameplay tips and builds, such as optimal Sorceress builds, be sure to check out The Escapist.
