How to Fix Path of Exile 2 Freezing PC Issues

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 proven popular, but some players experience frustrating PC freezes, especially during loading screens or gameplay. Before a developer patch arrives, here are several solutions to try:

Initial Troubleshooting Steps:

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

Advanced Solution (Courtesy of Steam user svzanghi):

If the above steps fail, this workaround, while inconvenient, allows for a quicker game restart instead of a full PC reboot:

1. Launch the game.
2. Open Task Manager: Access Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc). Click "Details."
3. Adjust CPU Affinity: Right-click on POE2.exe. Select "Set Affinity."
4. Disable Cores: Uncheck the boxes for CPU 0 and CPU 1.

This prevents a complete system freeze, allowing you to force-quit Path of Exile 2 via Task Manager and relaunch without a full PC restart. However, you must repeat this process each time you start the game.

While these methods offer temporary solutions, remember to check back with The Escapist for further updates, including optimal builds and other gameplay tips.