Troubleshooting Path of Exile 2 PC Freezing Issues
Grinding Gear Games' Path of Exile 2, a Diablo-like action RPG, has seen some players experience frustrating PC freezes requiring hard restarts, particularly during load screens or gameplay. While an official patch is awaited, several workarounds can mitigate this problem.
Initial Troubleshooting Steps:
Several in-game settings adjustments may resolve the issue:
- Change Rendering API: Switch between Vulkan and DirectX 11 at game launch.
- Disable V-Sync: Turn off Vertical Synchronization in the graphics settings.
- Disable Multithreading: Deactivate multithreading in the graphics options.
Advanced Solution (Temporary Fix):
If the above steps fail, a more involved, albeit temporary, solution exists, courtesy of Steam user svzanghi:
- Launch the game.
- Open Task Manager: Access Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc). Click "Details."
- Adjust Processor Affinity: Right-click on
POE2.exe. Select "Set Affinity." - Disable Cores: Uncheck the boxes for CPU 0 and CPU 1.
This prevents complete system freezes, allowing you to force-close Path of Exile 2 via Task Manager and relaunch without a full PC reboot. However, this fix must be repeated each time you start the game. Further freezes will still necessitate a PC restart.
This information provides temporary solutions until a permanent fix is released by the developers. For more Path of Exile 2 guides and strategies, including optimal build guides, visit The Escapist.
