How to Fix Path of Exile 2 Freezing PC Issues

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How to Fix Path of Exile 2 Freezing PC Issues

Feb 10,25

Troubleshooting Path of Exile 2 PC Freezing Issues

Grinding Gear Games' Path of Exile 2, a Diablo-like action RPG, has proven popular, but some players experience game freezes requiring hard restarts. While an official patch is awaited, several workarounds can mitigate this problem.

Initial Troubleshooting Steps:

Several in-game settings adjustments may resolve freezing:

Graphics API: Switch between Vulkan and DirectX 11.
V-Sync: Disable V-Sync in the graphics options.
Multithreading: Disable multithreading in the graphics settings.

Advanced Solution (Requires Manual Steps):

If the above steps fail, a more involved method, suggested by Steam user svzanghi, offers a workaround:

Launch the game.
Open Task Manager: Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc. Click "Details."
Adjust CPU Affinity: Right-click on POE2.exe. Select "Set Affinity."
Disable Cores: Uncheck the boxes for CPU 0 and CPU 1.

This prevents complete system freezes, allowing you to force-quit Path of Exile 2 via Task Manager and relaunch without a full PC reboot. However, this process must be repeated each time you start the game.

For further Path of Exile 2 guides and strategies, including optimal character builds, consult The Escapist.

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