Path of Exile 2 Freeze Fix Guide

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 or gameplay. While an official patch is anticipated, several workarounds can mitigate this issue.

Initial Troubleshooting Steps:

Several in-game settings adjustments can help resolve freezing:

• Graphics API: Switch between Vulkan and DirectX 11 (Dx11) at game startup.
• V-Sync: Disable V-Sync in the graphics settings.
• Multithreading: Disable multithreading in the graphics settings.

Advanced Solution (Requires Manual Steps):

If the above steps fail, a more involved method, suggested by Steam user svzanghi, may prove effective:

1. Launch the Game: Start Path of Exile 2.
2. Open Task Manager: Access your PC's Task Manager (usually Ctrl+Shift+Esc). Click "Details".
3. Adjust CPU Affinity: Right-click on "POE2.exe" and select "Set Affinity."
4. Disable Cores: Uncheck the boxes for CPU 0 and CPU 1.

This workaround doesn't prevent freezes entirely, but it allows you to force-quit the game via Task Manager and relaunch without a full PC reboot. Remember, this process needs repeating each time you start the game.

Limitations:

The CPU affinity method requires manual intervention with every game launch. A complete PC restart may still be necessary if freezing persists.

For additional Path of Exile 2 guides and strategies, including optimal builds, be sure to check out The Escapist.