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Path of Exile 2, the highly anticipated sequel from Grinding Gear Games, offers a Diablo-like experience, but some players are encountering frustrating PC freezes. This guide outlines solutions for resolving these issues, offering temporary workarounds while waiting for official patches.
Troubleshooting Path of Exile 2 PC Freezes
Several players report complete system freezes requiring hard restarts, especially during loading screens or gameplay. Before resorting to more complex methods, try these initial steps:
- Graphics API: Switch between Vulkan and DirectX 11 at launch.
- V-Sync: Disable V-Sync in the game's graphics settings.
- Multithreading: Disable multithreading in the graphics settings.
If these adjustments don't resolve the problem, Steam user svzanghi suggests a more involved, albeit effective, workaround:
- Start the game.
- Open Task Manager: Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc. Click "Details."
- Set Affinity: Right-click
POE2.exe, select "Set Affinity." - Disable Cores: Uncheck "CPU 0" and "CPU 1."
This method doesn't prevent freezes entirely, but it allows you to force-quit the game via Task Manager and relaunch without a full system reboot. The downside? You must repeat this process each time you play.
For now, these are the most effective strategies for mitigating Path of Exile 2's freezing issues. For more gameplay tips and builds, including optimal Sorceress builds, check out The Escapist.
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