Resolve Freezing Woes in Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2, Grinding Gear Games' highly anticipated sequel to the popular action RPG, has unfortunately been plagued by PC freezing issues for some players. This guide offers solutions to help alleviate these problems while waiting for official patches.

Troubleshooting Path of Exile 2 Freezing Issues

Some players experience complete system freezes requiring a hard reboot, particularly when loading new areas. Before resorting to more involved fixes, try these initial 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: Disable multithreading in the graphics settings.

If these adjustments don't resolve the issue, a more complex workaround, suggested by Steam user svzanghi, may help:

1. Start the game.
2. Open your PC's Task Manager and click "Details."
3. Right-click on POE2.exe and select "Set Affinity."
4. Uncheck the boxes for CPU 0 and CPU 1.

This method won't entirely prevent freezes, but it allows you to force-quit the game through Task Manager instead of hard-rebooting your PC, saving time. The downside is that you must repeat this process each time you launch the game, or risk another freeze requiring a reboot.

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