How to Fix Path of Exile 2 Freezing PC Issues

Path of Exile 2, the highly anticipated action-RPG sequel from Grinding Gear Games, offers players a thrilling Diablo-like experience. However, some players have encountered frustrating PC freezes, requiring hard restarts. This guide outlines solutions to address these freezing issues while awaiting an official patch.

Troubleshooting Path of Exile 2 PC Freezes

Several players report complete system freezes during gameplay or area loading in Path of Exile 2. Before resorting to more involved methods, try these initial steps:

• Graphics API: Switch between Vulkan and DirectX 11 at game launch.
• V-Sync: Disable V-Sync in the game's graphics settings.
• Multithreading: Disable multithreading in the graphics settings.

Advanced Solution (Courtesy of Steam user svzanghi)

If the above steps fail, a more complex workaround exists, though it requires repetition:

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

This prevents complete system lockups, allowing you to close Path of Exile 2 via Task Manager and relaunch without a full PC restart. However, you must repeat steps 2-4 each time you start the game, or whenever freezing recurs.

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