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How to Fix Path of Exile 2 Freezing PC Issues

Jan 22,2025 Author: Gabriella

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 some players. Freezing and requiring a hard reset is a reported issue. While a developer fix is awaited, several workarounds can mitigate the problem.

Troubleshooting Path of Exile 2 Freezing Issues

Some players experience complete PC freezes, necessitating a hard restart, particularly during loading screens or gameplay. The following steps may resolve the issue:

  1. Graphics Settings Adjustments: Experiment with these in-game settings:

    • Switch between Vulkan and DirectX 11 APIs.
    • Disable V-Sync.
    • Disable Multithreading.
  2. CPU Affinity Modification (Advanced): If the above steps fail, a more involved solution, suggested by Steam user svzanghi, involves manipulating CPU affinity. Follow these steps:

    • Launch Path of Exile 2.
    • Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc), and click "Details".
    • Right-click on POE2.exe.
    • Select "Set Affinity".
    • Uncheck the boxes for CPU 0 and CPU 1.

This workaround allows for a graceful game exit via Task Manager, avoiding a full system reboot. However, you must repeat this process for each game launch, or risk encountering freezes requiring a PC restart.

For now, these methods offer temporary solutions to Path of Exile 2's freezing problems. Check back with The Escapist for further updates, including optimal build guides, as they become available.

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