Developed and published by Grinding Gear Games, *Path of Exile 2* is a highly anticipated sequel to the popular action RPG, offering a compelling experience for fans of games like *Diablo*. However, some players have encountered frustrating PC freezing issues. This guide outlines solutions to resolve these problems.
Troubleshooting *Path of Exile 2* Freezing Issues
Several players have reported their PCs freezing completely, requiring a hard restart, particularly during gameplay or area loading in Path of Exile 2. While an official patch is awaited, several workarounds can mitigate this problem:
Graphics Settings Adjustments: Experiment with these in-game settings:
- Switch between Vulkan and DirectX 11 rendering APIs.
- Disable V-Sync.
- Disable Multithreading.
CPU Affinity Modification (Advanced): If the above steps fail, a more involved solution, suggested by Steam user svzanghi, may help. This involves manipulating CPU affinity:
- Launch Path of Exile 2.
- Open your PC's Task Manager and navigate to the "Details" tab.
- Right-click on the
POE2.exeprocess and select "Set Affinity." - Uncheck the boxes for CPU 0 and CPU 1.
This method doesn't prevent freezing entirely, but it allows you to force-quit the game via Task Manager and relaunch without a full PC reboot, saving time. Note that you must repeat this process each time you start the game.
These are the current known methods for resolving *Path of Exile 2*'s freezing issues. For more *Path of Exile 2* guides, tips, and strategies—including optimal build guides—be sure to check out The Escapist.
