Troubleshooting Path of Exile 2 PC Freezes: A Guide
Grinding Gear Games' Path of Exile 2, a Diablo-like action RPG, has seen some players experience frustrating PC freezes, sometimes requiring a hard reset. While an official patch is awaited, several workarounds can mitigate this issue.
Initial Troubleshooting Steps:
Several in-game settings adjustments may resolve the problem:
- Graphics API: Experiment with switching between Vulkan and DirectX 11 at game launch.
- V-Sync: Disable V-Sync in the graphics options.
- Multithreading: Deactivate multithreading in the graphics settings.
Advanced Solution (Requires Manual Steps):
If the above steps fail, a more involved method, suggested by Steam user svzanghi, can help prevent complete system freezes, though it requires repeating the process each time you launch the game:
- Start the Game: Launch Path of Exile 2.
- Open Task Manager: Access your PC's Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc). Click "Details."
- Adjust CPU Affinity: Right-click on the
POE2.exeprocess. Select "Set Affinity." - Disable Cores: Uncheck the boxes for CPU 0 and CPU 1.
This prevents complete system lockups, allowing you to force-quit the game via Task Manager and relaunch without a full PC reboot. However, remember to repeat steps 2-4 each time you play.
For additional Path of Exile 2 guides and strategies, including optimal build options, consult resources like The Escapist.
