Troubleshooting Path of Exile 2 PC Freezing Issues
Grinding Gear Games' Path of Exile 2, a Diablo-like action RPG, has proven popular, but some players experience game freezes requiring hard restarts. Before an official patch arrives, consider these solutions:
Initial Troubleshooting Steps:
- Graphics API: Switch between Vulkan and DirectX 11 at launch.
- V-Sync: Disable V-Sync in the game's graphics settings.
- Multithreading: Disable multithreading in the graphics settings.
Advanced Solution (Requires Manual Steps):
If the above steps fail, Steam user svzanghi offers a workaround, albeit inconvenient:
- Launch the game.
- Open Task Manager: Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc. Click "Details."
- Adjust CPU Affinity: Right-click on
POE2.exe. Select "Set Affinity." - Disable Cores: Uncheck the boxes for CPU 0 and CPU 1.
This method doesn't eliminate freezes, but allows for a less disruptive game restart via Task Manager, avoiding a full PC reboot. However, you must repeat steps 2-4 each time you launch the game.
For further Path of Exile 2 guides and strategies, including optimal builds, check out The Escapist.
