Path of Exile 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the popular action RPG, has encountered some performance hiccups for certain players. Some users are experiencing complete PC freezes requiring a hard reset, particularly during loading screens or gameplay. While an official patch is awaited, several workarounds can mitigate this issue.
Troubleshooting Path of Exile 2 PC Freezes
The following steps can help resolve freezing problems:
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Graphics API & V-Sync: Experiment with switching between Vulkan and DirectX 11 APIs at game launch. Additionally, disable V-Sync in the game's graphics settings.
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Multithreading: Deactivating multithreading in the graphics options may also alleviate the problem.
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Manual Affinity Adjustment (Advanced): If the above steps are unsuccessful, a more involved solution, suggested by Steam user svzanghi, involves manually adjusting CPU affinity.
- Launch Path of Exile 2.
- Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc), and click "Details".
- Right-click on
POE2.exe, select "Set Affinity". - Uncheck "CPU 0" and "CPU 1".
This method doesn't prevent freezes entirely, but allows for a graceful game exit via Task Manager, avoiding a full system reboot. However, you must repeat this process each time you launch the game.
For further Path of Exile 2 tips, strategies, and build guides, including optimal Sorceress builds, be sure to check out The Escapist.
