How to Fix Path of Exile 2 Freezing PC Issues

Path of Exile 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the popular action-RPG, has encountered some performance hiccups for certain players. Some users report complete PC freezes requiring hard restarts, 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

Several methods can be attempted to resolve these freezes:

• Graphics API: Experiment with switching between Vulkan and DirectX 11 at game launch.
• V-Sync: Disable V-Sync in the game's graphics settings.
• Multithreading: Deactivate Multithreading in the graphics options.

If these standard adjustments prove ineffective, a more involved solution, suggested by Steam user svzanghi, offers a temporary fix:

1. Launch the game.
2. Open Task Manager: Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc. Click "Details".
3. Adjust Processor 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 eliminate freezes entirely, but it enables a less disruptive recovery. Instead of a full system reboot, you can use Task Manager to close Path of Exile 2 and relaunch, saving valuable time.

The downside? This process must be repeated each time you start the game, and repeated freezes may still necessitate a PC restart.

For now, these methods provide temporary solutions to Path of Exile 2's freezing problems. Check back with The Escapist for further game updates, including optimal build guides, like the best Sorceress builds.