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 certain players. Some users are experiencing complete PC freezes requiring a hard reset, particularly during loading screens or gameplay. While a patch from Grinding Gear Games is awaited, here are some troubleshooting steps to try:

Temporary Fixes for Path of Exile 2 Freezing Issues:

Several players have found success with these in-game adjustments:

• Graphics API: Experiment with switching between Vulkan and DirectX 11.
• V-Sync: Disable V-Sync in the graphics settings.
• Multithreading: Deactivate multithreading in the graphics options.

A More Involved Solution (Courtesy of Steam User svzanghi):

If the above adjustments prove ineffective, a more manual approach may help, albeit with some inconvenience:

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

This workaround doesn't eliminate freezes entirely, but it allows you to force-quit the game via Task Manager and relaunch without a full system reboot. Keep in mind, you'll need to repeat steps 2-5 every time you play.

For now, these methods offer some relief from Path of Exile 2's freezing problems. Check back with The Escapist for more game guides and strategies, including optimal Sorceress builds.