How to Fix Path of Exile 2 Freezing PC Issues

Path of Exile 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the popular action RPG, has unfortunately encountered some performance hiccups for certain players. Some users are experiencing complete PC freezes requiring a hard reset, particularly during loading screens or gameplay. While a developer fix is anticipated, several workarounds can mitigate this issue in the meantime.

Troubleshooting Path of Exile 2 Freezes

Several in-game settings adjustments may resolve freezing problems:

• Graphics API: Experiment with switching between Vulkan and DirectX 11.
• V-Sync: Disable V-Sync in the graphics options.
• Multithreading: Deactivate multithreading within the graphics settings.

Advanced Troubleshooting (Steam Users)

If the above steps prove ineffective, a more involved solution, suggested by Steam user svzanghi, may help. This method doesn't eliminate freezes entirely, but it allows for a graceful game restart without a full PC reboot:

1. Launch Path of Exile 2.
2. Open your PC's Task Manager and navigate to the "Details" tab.
3. Right-click on POE2.exe and select "Set Affinity."
4. Uncheck the boxes for CPU 0 and CPU 1.

This process must be repeated each time you start the game. Should freezing persist, a PC restart remains necessary.

For additional Path of Exile 2 guides, strategies, and build suggestions (like optimal Sorceress builds), be sure to check out The Escapist.