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 issues causing PC freezes. This guide offers solutions to resolve these frustrating freezes, allowing you to get back to slaying monsters.

Troubleshooting Path of Exile 2 PC Freezes

Some players experience complete system freezes requiring a hard reset, particularly during loading screens or gameplay. While a developer patch is awaited, several workarounds can mitigate the problem:

• Graphics Settings Adjustments: Experiment with these in-game settings:

  • Switch between Vulkan and DirectX 11 APIs.
  • Disable V-Sync.
  • Disable Multithreading.

• CPU Affinity Workaround (More Involved): If the above steps fail, a more complex, albeit effective, solution exists (credit to Steam user svzanghi):

  1. Start Path of Exile 2.
  2. Open Windows Task Manager and click "Details."
  3. Right-click POE2.exe and select "Set Affinity."
  4. Uncheck the boxes for CPU 0 and CPU 1.

This workaround prevents complete system lockups, enabling you to force-quit the game via Task Manager and relaunch without a full PC reboot. However, this process must be repeated each time you start the game.

For now, these methods offer relief from Path of Exile 2's freezing issues. Check back with The Escapist for further updates, guides, and build recommendations, including optimal Sorceress builds.