Path of Exile 2 PC Freeze Solution Released

Troubleshooting Path of Exile 2 PC Freezes: A Guide

Grinding Gear Games' Path of Exile 2, a Diablo-like action-RPG, has seen some players experience frustrating PC freezes, particularly during loading screens or gameplay. While an official patch is awaited, several workarounds can mitigate this issue.

Initial Troubleshooting Steps:

Several in-game settings adjustments may resolve the problem:

• 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.

Advanced Solution (Requires Manual Steps):

If the above steps fail, a more involved method, suggested by Steam user svzanghi, can help:

1. Launch the Game: Start Path of Exile 2.
2. Open Task Manager: Access your PC's Task Manager (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 eliminate freezes entirely, but it enables a graceful game exit via Task Manager, avoiding a full system reboot. Note that this process must be repeated for each game launch.

For additional Path of Exile 2 guides and strategies, including optimal character builds, visit The Escapist.